# Black Operations vs Empire Clash

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Operations | Empire Clash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-operations/id517657257/reviews)** | [3.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-clash/id926372557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VOLV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438379636) | [GameZen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440126422) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Operations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-operations/id517657257)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STARTER PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| ELITE PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| DEVIL PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Pack of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Gigantic Pack of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and addicting
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 👍 Good upgrades and weapons
- 👍 Classic game feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game not playable on new iOS
- 🐛 Screen cut off on iPad
- 🐛 Lost progress after update
- 🐛 Tutorial issues
- 🐛 In-app purchase problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Update the game for new iOS versions
- Add sandbox mode
- Add sniper unit
- Add drones
- Add anti-tank helicopters


### Empire Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-clash/id926372557)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


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