KR 1 vs Forbidden
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KR 1
Lead a medieval state through political intrigue, warfare, and economic management. Engage in diplomacy, raise armies, and conquer territories to build your empire. Experience historical events and make strategic decisions to ensure your civilization's dominance.
- Political maneuvering
- Medieval warfare
- Empire building
- Diplomacy and alliances
- Economic management
- Spying and sabotage
- Historical events
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Kievan Rus’ is a strategy game with a focus on political maneuvering. Here war is just a tool of the trade. This game enables you to play as the ruler of Kievan Rus’, one of the mightiest states of the world of that time. The Middle Ages is a setting that is truly a treasure for any strategy game fan. In the game, there are 35 states, and Barbarians, who have their own territory and resources. However, the ruler’s way to domination is not going to be a walk in the park. Get ready for deadly wars and backstairs politics – you will be confronted by the most powerful states of the game world, including England that dominates seas, Balkan states (Poland, Hungary, Croatia and Serbia), and the Arab state of Syria, with a huge army at its disposal. So you think the Roman Empire has made great progress? Perhaps, you prefer European states, such as France and Scotland? Or it is Byzantium that you consider to be a good example? Let them know you are ready to fight head-to-head and build your own empire, and that you are a dictator and a strategist. Their aim is to advance their own civilization while preventing yours from doing so. Put your political foresight to the test and find out whether you are good at strategy and diplomacy – lead your country through ages. To succeed, engage in wars with your rivals. Raise your own army and fleet, declare wars or start fighting in them when they are in full swing. Deploy spies and send saboteurs to your enemy country to find out what they are going to do. Invade states, conquer lands and capture rare resources. A sagacious dictator is key to state policy success. Manage foreign affairs, conclude non-aggression pacts, and make suggestions to be considered by other states. Remember that diplomacy and well-thought-out policy are often more effective options than war. Don’t forget about state economic activities: produce food, and manufacture weapons for your army. Use researches to increase the amount of manufactured goods and military capability. However, a single civilization cannot produce everything, so you will have to trade with other states and buy rare resources and goods. Introduce new laws and make your citizens abide by them. You can establish the civilization religion of your choice. Appoint army and fleet commanders, and tax, trade, economy and construction chiefs. Separatism will not be tolerated: quell riots occurring in your state. Your empire will be mightiest, and diplomacy, weapons and economy will help you achieve it. The game uses real-life states that existed at that time, with real historic events. The large and detailed map will enable you to see information about your own territory and that of other countries. These are just the game basics: you can find out how much it offers only by playing it. The game does not require Internet connection, and you can play it anywhere you like. There is no set time limit for turns: you can choose the game pace to your liking. The geopolitical strategy set in the Middle Ages with a special focus on the Slavs is available on smartphones and tablets. It is a good way to spend time, as it combines entertainment and brain exercise. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Forbidden
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Welcome to Forbidden: A Mythical Tasmanian Board Game Adventure! Step into a captivating 2D mobile board game meticulously crafted with the Unity 3D engine, where ancient myths and the untamed wilderness of Tasmania intertwine. "Forbidden" offers an unparalleled experience of tactical card battles and creature collection that will test your strategic prowess. Immersive Gameplay & Strategic Depth: Embark on an epic journey starting with a cinematic introduction to the compelling storyline. Navigate a dynamic Home Screen, where you'll find the mystical Blacksmith House for card upgrades, a bustling Shop for in-game purchases, and a Vet Station for creature restoration. Thrill of the Arena: The heart of "Forbidden" lies in its thrilling Arena! Engage in exhilarating turn-based combat against opponents of comparable skill, thanks to a sophisticated matchmaking system. Climb a meticulously designed Tiered Ranking System, from Bronze to the revered Ace tier, unlocking new challenges and rewards with every victory. Master Your Deck: Collect and command an impressive arsenal of 90 unique cards, each with distinctive artwork, lore, and abilities. Categorized into Common, Special, and Legendary rarities, these cards boast unique attack and defense values crucial for turning the tide of battle. Strategically build your ultimate deck of 10 cards (7 common, 2 special, 1 legendary) to perfectly complement your playstyle. Tactical Combat: Deploy up to 5 cards onto the board, positioning them to maximize their unique attributes. Battles are turn-based, demanding careful planning and precise card deployment to outmaneuver and overpower your opponent. Deplete your opponent's deck to claim victory! Boost Your Adventure: Earn free gold by watching ads or instantly get the largest treasure of 3500 gold coins through in-app purchases to unlock cards, upgrade abilities, and restore your creatures for continuous play. Features: Engaging 2D mobile board game with a rich Tasmanian mythological theme. Tactical turn-based card battles. 90+ unique cards to collect, upgrade, and manage. Tiered ranking system for competitive matchmaking. In-game economy with gold for upgrades and restoration. Cinematic story introduction and interactive tutorial. Download "Forbidden" today and carve your legend in the mythical lands!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Forbidden at none against KR 1's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. KR 1 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Forbidden sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
KR 1 ships an update every 3 weeks, Forbidden every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KR 1 | Forbidden |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (70 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 698 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | OXIWYLE LLC | Cherie Matthews |
In-app purchases
KR 1
- 7-Day Subscription7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Gold subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- +500 000 gold$0.99
- 600 crystals$0.99
- Disable ads$0.99
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- Pack$0.99
- Accelerated Time$0.99
- +10 000 gold per day$2.99
- Easy start for any state$4.99
- Gem Madness$9.99
Forbidden
- 600 Gold Coin$0.90
- 1000 Coins$3.99
- 1200 Coins$4.99









