# Castle Kingdom™ vs Great Conqueror 2

The clearest difference is rating: Great Conqueror 2 at 4.9 against Castle Kingdom™'s 4.1. Great Conqueror 2 also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 252) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Castle Kingdom™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Kingdom™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Great Conqueror 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Great Conqueror 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Great Conqueror 2 has 2.2K ratings behind it against 252, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Castle Kingdom™'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Great Conqueror 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Kingdom™ | Great Conqueror 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-kingdom/id458867396/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-2-shogun/id6463077055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 252 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nebula Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368488422) | [悦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Kingdom™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-kingdom/id458867396)

Build and decorate your own unique castle kingdom. Recruit a diverse army of monsters with unique abilities to conquer other castles in real-time battles. Entertain your monsters with cooking, games, and videos to earn gold and level them up.

**Highlights:** Castle expansion and decoration, Monster recruitment and training, Monster-driven gold generation, Real-time monster unit battles, Monster skill and magic usage, Raid other castles for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 62 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 125 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 260 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 450 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 600 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 650 Diamonds | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great game
- 🎨 Awesome art and design
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with online features
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high level requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when trying to access certain features
- Random castle and arena not working properly
- Daily rewards not being awarded consistently
- Inability to equip or use crafted items

**Requested features**

- Update the game with new content
- Fix the Facebook and online connectivity issues
- Improve the balance between free and paid content
- Optimize performance and stability


### Great Conqueror 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-2-shogun/id6463077055)

Lead legendary generals and command diverse troops in a historical strategy game set in Japan's Sengoku period. Relive real battles, engage in diplomatic maneuvers, and conquer regions to unify the country. Your choices shape history and lead to exceptional glory.

**Highlights:** Relive historical events, Hundreds of campaign chapters, Experience battles of wits and courage, Diplomatic strategies and tactics, Unify regions starting with one castle, Command legendary generals and extraordinary troops, Diverse unit types and special forces

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ban-Kin 150 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 310 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Combat Replenishment Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Damiyo's Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 630 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 1200 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tenka Fubu | $9.99 | one-time |
| The First Warrior | $9.99 | one-time |
| unlock premium rewards | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 4250 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Interesting historical setting
- 🚀 Detailed graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
- 🤔 Unbalanced difficulty in certain modes

**Reported bugs**

- Generals disappearing after defeat
- Conquest mode progress loss
- Infiltration missions being too difficult
- Connectivity issues with Game Center

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to upgrade and customize generals
- More historical campaigns and scenarios
- Improved diplomacy and resource management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Kingdom™ free?

Castle Kingdom™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Great Conqueror 2 free?

Great Conqueror 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Kingdom™ or Great Conqueror 2?

Great Conqueror 2 is rated higher. Castle Kingdom™ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Great Conqueror 2 averages 4.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Castle Kingdom™ or Great Conqueror 2 have ads?

Great Conqueror 2 shows ads; Castle Kingdom™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Kingdom™ or Great Conqueror 2?

Castle Kingdom™ ships an update every 2 months, and Great Conqueror 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Castle Kingdom™ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Great Conqueror 2 on November 7, 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.*