# Civilization Simulator vs XWorld

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XWorld at none against Civilization Simulator's 3. XWorld also leads on ads (none vs shown). Civilization Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Civilization Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. XWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

Civilization Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, XWorld monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Civilization Simulator | XWorld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civilization-simulator/id6450087726/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **58** | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Peikun Duan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240254007) | [Shanghai Yidu Network Technology Co.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025715151) |

## What reviewers say

### Civilization Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civilization-simulator/id6450087726)

Create and guide civilizations through a text-based simulator. Assign attributes, use Destiny Cards, and witness the rise and fall of societies across diverse historical and futuristic styles. Enjoy quick, imaginative gameplay with collectible achievements.

**Highlights:** Text-based civilization simulation, Freely assign attributes, Mystical Destiny Cards, Multiple civilization styles, Quick gameplay (3 mins/game), Collectible achievements and artwork

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 去除广告 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 升级VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| 升级VIP+去除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |


### XWorld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xworld/id6759280718)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Civilization Simulator free?

Civilization Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XWorld free?

XWorld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Civilization Simulator or XWorld have ads?

Civilization Simulator shows ads; XWorld does not.

### Which is updated more often, Civilization Simulator or XWorld?

Civilization Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, and XWorld monthly. Most recently, Civilization Simulator was updated on October 15, 2026 and XWorld on October 16, 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.*