Comparison

PocketCiv vs The Arbiter Game

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

Head to head
About

PocketCiv

Features
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PocketCiv is a single-player strategy game of building civilizations. Use Tribes to expand your civilization, create Cities, buy Advances, build Wonders and send Expeditions, while preparing for the devastation that random events will bring. Only with careful planning and a little luck will your empire stand the test of time. - 15 Scenarios with unique rules and conditions - 17 destructive event types to survive - 50 upgrades to empower your civilization - 10 Wonders to bring glory to your empire - Standard game mode with randomly generated starting conditions for endless replayability - A complete, interactive tutorial to help you master the game

About

The Arbiter Game

This game offers a fun and chaotic alternative to simple decision-making methods like coin flips. It features local multiplayer for quick duels or strategic showdowns with friends, all playable offline.

Highlights
  • Group decision-making
  • Local pass-and-play multiplayer
  • Offline play
  • 2-player duels
  • 3-4 player strategy mode
  • Dynamic turn tracking
Features
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Who pays the tab? Who gets the front seat? Who is doing the dishes tonight? For generations, we’ve settled our daily disputes with a boring, predictable game of Rock-Paper-Scissors or a simple coin flip. It’s time for an upgrade. Enter The Arbiter. Designed to be the ultimate group decision-maker and party starter, The Arbiter is a local, pass-and-play card game that transforms choosing a winner into a chaotic, thrilling battle. It is a highly engaging alternative to drawing straws—one where alliances shift, sudden twists turn the tide, and the winner truly earns their victory. Whether you need to quickly settle a bet or want to dive into a strategic showdown with your friends, The Arbiter is your new go-to. TWO WAYS TO LET THE CARDS DECIDE: The 2-Player Duel (Free to Play) Need to make a decision right now? Dive into a fast-paced, luck-driven head-to-head match. It’s ruthless, it’s quick, and every card flip brings a new twist. Perfect for those quick "who buys the next round" moments. Strategy Mode: 3 & 4 Players (Premium Unlock) When the stakes are higher and the group is larger, luck won't save you. Upgrade to Strategy Mode to unlock 3 and 4-player games. This is where The Arbiter truly shines. Consult the dynamic Turn History table to track your friends' moves, bluff your way out of corners, and calculate your path to victory. It’s chaotic, unpredictable, and infinitely more satisfying than throwing "Paper." KEY FEATURES: The Ultimate Tie-Breaker: A brilliantly fun, high-stakes alternative to Rock-Paper-Scissors for friends, couples, and groups. True Local Multiplayer: No accounts to create, no Wi-Fi needed, and no syncing multiple devices. Just pass the phone around the table. Dynamic Turn Tracking: (Strategy Mode) Keep a close eye on the history table to out-think your opponents and predict their next move. Play Anywhere: 100% offline. Settle disputes at the bar, on a road trip, or right in your living room. Stop leaving your fate up to a coin toss. Download The Arbiter today, gather around the screen, and let the cards decide!

Screenshots

PocketCiv4 screens
The Arbiter Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Arbiter Game at Free against PocketCiv's $9.99. PocketCiv's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Arbiter Game is free to download; PocketCiv costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PocketCiv versus The Arbiter Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCivThe Arbiter Game
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size360 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaby Marsupial Creations LLCJIREN PAN

In-app purchases

None

PocketCiv

No in-app purchases

None

The Arbiter Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketCiv free?
PocketCiv costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Arbiter Game free?
The Arbiter Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PocketCiv or The Arbiter Game have ads?
Neither PocketCiv nor The Arbiter Game shows ads.

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