# Game Dev Story vs Conquest

The clearest difference is price: Conquest at Free against Game Dev Story's $4.99. Conquest also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Game Dev Story's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3K vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Conquest is free to download; Game Dev Story costs $4.99 up front. Conquest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Game Dev Story asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Game Dev Story against 5.0 for Conquest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Dev Story has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Game Dev Story's written reviews are positive against 100% of Conquest's.

Game Dev Story ships an update every 4 months, Conquest daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Dev Story | Conquest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-story/id396085661/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquest-strategy-domination/id6794563176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [Clayton Schluter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886995141) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Dev Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-story/id396085661)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Strategy, #73 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Build your own game development studio from the ground up. Hire and train staff, research new genres, and develop hit games to conquer the industry. Create your own consoles and aim for a million-selling title.

**Highlights:** Manage game company, Develop own game console, Train staff members, Unlock new genres, Discover popular combinations, Develop for latest platforms

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Simple, creative, and fun
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes on newer devices
- 🐛 Lack of explanation for some mechanics
- 🐛 Difficulty in obtaining certain resources (e.g. hardware engineer)

**Reported bugs**

- Blackouts causing loss of progress
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Difficulty in obtaining certain resources

**Requested features**

- More consoles and game genres
- Ability to customize console designs
- Expanded content and longer playtime
- More staff and office options
- Improved late-game progression and challenges


### Conquest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquest-strategy-domination/id6794563176)

Engage in fast-paced strategy battles with dice-based mechanics. Conquer territories, outmaneuver opponents, and adapt gameplay to your time and skill level. Enjoy a clean, native interface designed for quick play and deep strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Dice-based strategy gameplay, Territory conquest mechanics, Adjustable CPU difficulty, Local and online multiplayer, Quick matches and deep battles, Automatic game saving

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game — Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Full Game — Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Dev Story free?

Game Dev Story costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Conquest free?

Conquest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Game Dev Story or Conquest?

Conquest is rated higher. Game Dev Story averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Conquest averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Game Dev Story or Conquest have ads?

Neither Game Dev Story nor Conquest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Dev Story or Conquest?

Game Dev Story ships an update every 4 months, and Conquest daily. Most recently, Game Dev Story was updated on October 20, 2026 and Conquest on October 8, 2026.

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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.*