# Slay vs Through the Ages

The clearest difference is update cadence: Through the Ages at every 10 days against Slay's every 3 months. Through the Ages also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 266). Slay's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Slay costs $4.99 and Through the Ages $9.99 up front. Slay sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Through the Ages sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Through the Ages holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Through the Ages has 5.1K ratings behind it against 266, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Slay's written reviews are positive against 88% of Through the Ages's.

Slay ships an update every 3 months, Through the Ages every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slay | Through the Ages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay/id305324342/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 266 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #72 | **#66** |
| Size | 26 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345) | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) |

## What reviewers say

### Slay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay/id305324342)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Board, #194 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in a turn-based strategy game set in medieval times. Conquer enemy territories, expand your own, and strategically upgrade your units from peasants to powerful barons. Balance resource management to avoid bankruptcy and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Territory capture and expansion, Unit upgrades (Peasants to Barons), Strategic combat and castle sieges, Resource management and bankruptcy risk, Turn-based multiplayer, AI opponents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snowflakes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Countries 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Countries 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| US States | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mythical Creatures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whole row of 18 pages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Whole 3rd row | $9.99 | one-time |
| Whole 4th row | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Classic and timeless game
- 🕹️ Simple yet engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- ⏱️ Great for quick play sessions
- 🔁 High replayability with many maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Dislike for recent graphical updates
- 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing territories
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer not working
- Progress not saving in custom levels
- Graphical issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Option to revert to classic graphics
- Ability to choose starting color
- Larger/randomized map sizes
- Online/multiplayer mode
- Level editor or custom map creation


### Through the Ages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Board, #182 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead a civilization from its beginnings to the modern era. Expand your resources, develop technologies, and build armies to defend or attack. Construct wonders and choose governments to achieve victory in this deep strategy game.

**Highlights:** Civilization development, Resource management, Technology research, Military expansion, Government selection, Wonder construction, Card-driven gameplay, Solo and online multiplayer

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Leaders and Wonders | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tutorial
- 👍 Great implementation of board game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging AI
- 👍 Lots of replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with online play
- 🐛 Bugs in challenge mode
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during challenge mode
- Connectivity issues with online play
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Freezing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add pass-and-play mode with AI
- Ability to mix human and AI players
- More customization options for game settings
- Expansion content (new leaders, wonders, etc.)
- Ability to slow down AI turns for better observation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slay free?

Slay costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Through the Ages free?

Through the Ages costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slay or Through the Ages?

Through the Ages is rated higher. Slay averages 4.6 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Through the Ages averages 4.9 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Slay or Through the Ages have ads?

Neither Slay nor Through the Ages shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slay or Through the Ages?

Slay ships an update every 3 months, and Through the Ages every 10 days. Most recently, Slay was updated on September 24, 2026 and Through the Ages on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Slay or Through the Ages?

Slay currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and Through the Ages at #66. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*