Soctics vs Sid Meier's Civilization® VI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Soctics
Engage in turn-based football matches, utilizing strategic planning and a unique binocular feature to predict ball movement and execute surprising attacks. Compete against the device, friends on the same device, or watch online multiplayer games.
- Play historic tournaments
- Local multiplayer (same device)
- Online multiplayer spectating
- Binocular prediction tool
- Turn-based strategy gameplay
- Fan crowd support
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Football on the go! * Play in historic tournaments and re-write history if you can! * Play against your friends on the same device * Watch online games from the multiplayer version Soctics is a turn-based football game where your cunning strategies help you win your matches. Play against your device or your friends. Use binoculars to predict the movement of the ball. Use them to plan surprising attacks! Plays great on a toilet break! ;) Binoculars for better attack control Play against the device Two players on the same device SmartCrowd: your fans will support you during the games Spectate online matches: see how the pros play
Sid Meier's Civilization® VI
Lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, and advance culture to build the greatest empire. Play 60 turns for free, with expansions available for purchase.
- Turn-based strategy gameplay
- Build an empire through ages
- Wage war and conduct diplomacy
- Advance culture and technology
- Cross-platform cloud saves
- Expansion packs available
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Play 60 turns of Civilization VI for FREE! ———————————————————— U P G R A D E · TO · K E E P · P L A Y I N G ———————————————————— Originally created by legendary game designer Sid Meier, Civilization is a turn-based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time. Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, advance your culture, and go head-to-head with history’s greatest leaders as you attempt to build the greatest civilization the world has ever known. ———————————————————————— C R O S S -P L A T F O R M · C L O U D · S A V E S ———————————————————————— Civilization VI supports cross-platform cloud saves between all your favorite devices. When you own Civilization VI on multiple platforms, you can continue playing on compatible save files between your favorite devices. Link your 2K Account, tick the multi-platform cloud save box in options, and you're good to go! Get your 2K Account: accounts.2k.com/signup ———————————————————————— A D D I T I O N A L · C O N T E N T · A V A I L A B L E ———————————————————————— Expand your Civilization VI experience throughout world history with additional leaders, civilizations and features! The Rise and Fall expansion introduces new Great Ages, Loyalty, and Governors systems, expands existing Diplomacy and Government systems, and adds a variety of new units, districts, wonders, buildings, and more. The Gathering Storm expansion adds new Environmental Effects, Engineering Projects, Power and Consumable Resources, as well as the World Congress and a new Diplomatic Victory. New Frontier Pass introduces 6 new game modes that allow you to play with recruitable heroes from history and myth, dial-up natural disasters in Apocalypse Mode, or join secret societies that can enhance or undermine your empire. With Leader Pass, explore 18 new ways to play with a new roster of 12 leaders and 6 new personas for your Civilization VI experience. Break out of your comfort zone with new approaches to diplomacy, war & expansion. Each leader has a suite of new or updated abilities. Complete your Civilization VI experience with these expansions plus additional scenario packs, available now as In-App Purchases. ————————— Supported Devices ————————— Please make sure that your device is listed below. If your device is not listed below, the game will not work on your device! - iPhone 7, 7 Plus - iPhone 8, 8 Plus - iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR - iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max - iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max - iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max - iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 14 Plus - iPad Air 2 - iPad Air (3rd Gen, 4th Gen) - iPad Mini (5th Gen) - iPad (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Gen) - iPad Pro 9.7" - iPad Pro 10.5" - iPad Pro 11” (1st, 2nd, 3rd Gen) - iPad Pro 12.9" (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Gen) ———————————— Technical Support Notes ———————————— We’re here to help! You can contact Aspyr’s Support Team via support.aspyr.com ———— Refunds ———— To request a refund, please visit reportaproblem.apple.com ©1991-2022 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed by Firaxis Games. 2K, Sid Meier's Civilization, Civilization, Civ, Firaxis Games, Take-Two Interactive Software and their respective logos are all trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Published and distributed by Aspyr Media, Inc. Aspyr is a registered trademark of Aspyr Media, Inc., and the Aspyr star logo is a trademark of Aspyr Media. All rights reserved. Apple, iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Soctics at 80% against Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's 34%. Soctics also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 77). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Soctics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Soctics holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sid Meier's Civilization® VI has 1.6K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Soctics's written reviews are positive against 34% of Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's.
Soctics ships an update every 6 weeks, Sid Meier's Civilization® VI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soctics | Sid Meier's Civilization® VI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (77 ratings) — better | 3.2 (1.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews — better | 33.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Zen Heads Kft. | Aspyr Media, Inc. |
Customer experience
Soctics
Sid Meier's Civilization® VI
User reviews
Soctics
From 77 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⚽ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging strategy elements
- 👥 Enjoyable multiplayer experience
- 🕰️ Quick matches for short playtime
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 💰 Paywall for full tournament access
- 🔍 Lack of solo/single-player stats
- 📺 Intrusive ads during gameplay
Sid Meier's Civilization® VI
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fully-featured Civ 6 experience on mobile
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls and UI
- 🌐 Ability to play on the go
- 💡 Potential for future DLC and content updates
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive base game and DLC pricing
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Blurry graphics and oversized UI on larger iPads
Bugs and requests
Soctics
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup
- Screen glitches and distortions
- Unresponsive controls or freezing
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- More tournament/league options
- Improved AI difficulty settings
- Ability to play full tournaments for free
- Option to disable ads or pay one-time fee
Sid Meier's Civilization® VI
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game freezing and crashing after extended play sessions
- Issues with unit targeting and UI responsiveness
- Inability to download and install DLC content properly
- Disappearing save files and lost progress
Requested features
4 requests- Improved optimization and performance
- Smaller UI elements and better scaling for larger screens
- Ability to transfer saves and DLC purchases from other platforms
- Support for multiplayer and cloud saves
In-app purchases
Soctics
- +10 Binoculars$0.99
Sid Meier's Civilization® VI
- Multiplayer Compatibility PackFree
- Play 60 Turns FreeFree
- Australia Pack$4.99
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- Poland Pack$4.99
- Vikings Pack$4.99
- Persia and Macedon Pack$8.99
- Khmer & Indonesia Pack$8.99
- Civilization VI Full Game$9.99
- Rise and Fall$29.99
- Gathering Storm$39.99
Questions
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