# 7 Wonders vs Ephod™

The clearest difference is price: Ephod™ at Free against 7 Wonders's $4.99. Ephod™ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 7 Wonders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Ephod™ is free to download; 7 Wonders costs $4.99 up front. 7 Wonders sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Ephod™ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ephod™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 512 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of 7 Wonders's written reviews are positive against 43% of Ephod™'s.

7 Wonders ships an update every 2 months, Ephod™ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7 Wonders | Ephod™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-wonders/id530090434/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephod/id1633480108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 512 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 302 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Repos Production](https://appshunter.io/developer/380452639) | [Jinhyeok Jeong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499612601) |

## What reviewers say

### 7 Wonders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-wonders/id530090434)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced, strategic card game where you develop a civilization. Compete globally or offline, with simultaneous turns ensuring no downtime. Master military, commercial, scientific, or civil development to lead your city to glory.

**Highlights:** Card-based civilization development, Global multiplayer competition, Offline play against AI, Simultaneous player turns, Strategic card drafting, Multiple development paths

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaders Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cities Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Faithful recreation of the board game
- 🎨 Great graphics and presentation
- 💡 Potential for expansions and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including scoring issues
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to launch
- 👎 Weak AI opponents
- 🔍 Small icons and text, especially on smaller devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when using Halikarnassos wonder
- Disconnections and inability to rejoin online games
- Incorrect scoring calculations, especially for military and science
- App crashes on launch for some users

**Requested features**

- Pass-and-play mode for local multiplayer
- Ability to play against specific friends online
- Detailed scoring breakdowns and statistics
- Difficulty settings for AI opponents
- Asynchronous online play


### Ephod™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephod/id1633480108)

Engage in real-time strategy card battles. Collect gems, buy cards, and outmaneuver opponents to reach a target score. Compete globally, climb seasonal ranks, and customize your game experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time matches, Seasonal ranks and leaderboards, Multiple game modes, Connect with friends, Character and theme customization

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3,000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6,600 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 11,500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Pre-Game Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stocking Pass | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great implementation of Splendor
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💎 Faithful recreation of the board game
- 🎨 Excellent visual design
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Excessive need to update the app
- 🕰️ Freezing and turn skipping issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and coins
- 🔌 Connectivity problems and disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screens and loading issues
- Incorrect scoring and noble card distribution
- Account login and progress loss problems
- Unresponsive controls and buttons
- Crashes and force-quits during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Offline/single-player mode
- Ability to customize game settings (e.g., points target)
- Replay/review functionality
- Improved matchmaking and ranked system
- Support for more players in private games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 7 Wonders free?

7 Wonders costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ephod™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 7 Wonders or Ephod™?

Ephod™ is rated higher. 7 Wonders averages 3.0 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while Ephod™ averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do 7 Wonders or Ephod™ have ads?

Ephod™ shows ads; 7 Wonders does not.

### Which is updated more often, 7 Wonders or Ephod™?

7 Wonders ships an update every 2 months, and Ephod™ weekly. Most recently, 7 Wonders was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ephod™ on October 27, 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.*