Comparison

Black Operations vs Empire Clash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Black Operations

Command troops and battle machines in this action-packed line-drawing strategy game. Engage in multiplayer battles with voice chat and face off against zombie hordes. Upgrade weapons and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Line-drawing strategy gameplay
  • Multiplayer with voice chat
  • 40 troop types
  • Weapon upgrade system
  • Zombie horde mode
  • Adaptive difficulty
Features
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STRATEGY COMES TO MULTI TOUCH! TAKE command and charge the field in this ACTION-PACKED line-drawing battle! ▶▶▶▶▶ + Adaptive difficulty; + World class artwork; + Captivating gameplay; + Tons and tons of cowbell; + Bluetooth, local wifi and Game Center global multiplayer with voice chat; + Zombie horde ... who doesn't love zombies? ▶▶▶▶▶ + 40 types of TROOPS and battle machines + Upgrade system for 6 special weapons + Multiple level-objective types + Game Center leaderboards and ACHIEVEMENTS ▶▶▶▶▶ Having any problems? Any suggestions? We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at support@volvapps.com. ※ Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/volvapps ※ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Operations/446433432093331?ref=hl

About

Empire Clash

Build and develop your own empire through historical ages, from ancient times to the space age. Explore technologies, construct Wonders of the World, and engage in strategic battles. Collaborate with others in team battles and guilds to achieve victory and prosperity for your empire.

Highlights
  • Build your own empire
  • Progress through historical ages
  • Explore new technologies
  • Construct Wonders of the World
  • Engage in strategic battles
  • Team and Guild battles
  • Choose from 20 nations
Features
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For the prosperity of the Empire! In Empire Clash you can build your own empire and experience all of history from the ancient age to space age. Explore new technologies and build Wonder of the World. Establish your empire with sophisticated strategic battles and cutting edge science in Empire Clash. Create your own world: Empire Clash! 1. 20 Actual Nations Choose your base nation to be developed to the great empire from 20 actual nations all around the world. Just like our real world each nation has its own benefits and the Golden age. 2. History from ancient to space Experience the most important sites and scenes of the human history from the beginning of civilizations, scientific discoveries and historical figures. Who will be the pioneers beyond the age of Space? 3. Wonder of the World for you and your Guild! What are your Wonders of the World? Each Wonder of the World is power of the Empire. From Pyramid to the Grade Wall build and upgrade them in your Empire. 4. Boss Battle / Team Battle In Empire Clash you are not alone any more. You will defeat boss all together and battle with others as a team. Get together and achieve great rewards. 5. Battle & Trophy Collect and control your trophy count. Ranking, matchmaking, and rewards based on Trophy makes Empire Clash more strategically exciting game. 6. Guilds Make a guild and recruit guild members. Grow your guild up sufficiently and Contribute to Guild's Victory!

Screenshots

Black Operations4 screens
Empire Clash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Black Operations at 4.4 against Empire Clash's 3.0. Black Operations also leads on ratings volume (121 vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Black Operations sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Empire Clash sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Black Operations holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Operations has 121 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Black Operations's written reviews are positive against 71% of Empire Clash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Black Operations ships an update every 5 weeks, Empire Clash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Black Operations versus Empire Clash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack OperationsEmpire Clash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (121 ratings) — better3.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB64 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperVOLV LLCGameZen, Inc.

Customer experience

Black Operations

All ratings121 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative20.2%

Empire Clash

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral16.5%
Negative12.1%

Bugs and requests

Black Operations

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Cannot play on new iOS
  • Screen cutoff on iPad/iPad mini
  • Lost all progress/upgrades after update
  • Tutorial is zoomed in or unplayable
  • Buttons not on screen
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  • Elite pack not downloading after purchase
  • Stuck on tutorial
  • Training part zoomed in
  • Cannot tap buttons in main game
  • Buttons not on screen
  • Left and right side of screen cut off on iPad mini
  • Screen cut off on the left side on iPads
  • Edges of the screen are cut off on iPad air
  • Screen is cut off at the left on iPad Mini
  • Tutorial bug: cannot click marine
  • Cannot complete training, cannot select troops
  • Game doesn't work even with new update

Requested features

8 requests
  • Update the game for new iOS versions
  • Add sandbox mode
  • Add sniper unit
  • Add drones
  • Add anti-tank helicopters
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  • Allow choosing deployment location
  • Optimize for iPhone 5
  • Add glory days for iPod

Empire Clash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Black Operations

One-time8
  • STARTER PACK$0.99
  • Small Pack of Gold$0.99
  • ELITE PACK$1.99
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  • DEVIL PACK$1.99
  • Medium Pack of Gold$4.99
  • Massive Pack of Gold$9.99
  • Large Pack of Gold$19.99
  • A Gigantic Pack of Gold$49.99
6 purchases

Empire Clash

One-time6
  • 300 Gems$2.99
  • 550 Gems$4.99
  • 1150 Gems$9.99
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  • 2500 Gems$19.99
  • 7000 Gems$49.99
  • 15000 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Black Operations free?
Black Operations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Empire Clash free?
Empire Clash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Black Operations or Empire Clash?
Black Operations is rated higher. Black Operations averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Empire Clash averages 3.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Black Operations or Empire Clash have ads?
Neither Black Operations nor Empire Clash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Black Operations or Empire Clash?
Black Operations ships an update every 5 weeks, and Empire Clash every 3 months. Most recently, Black Operations was updated on October 23, 2026 and Empire Clash on October 20, 2026.

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