Comparison

KR 2 vs Civilization Wars

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

Head to head
About

KR 2

Lead a medieval kingdom, develop its economy and technology, and expand your territory through diplomacy, trade, and warfare. Manage resources, research new advancements, and defend against barbarians and rival nations to build a powerful empire. Engage in espionage and strategic combat to achieve global dominance.

Highlights
  • Deep strategic component
  • Offline mode gameplay
  • Diplomacy and trade
  • Economic development and resource management
  • Scientific research
  • Warfare and army management
  • Colonization and territorial expansion
Features
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Kievan Rus 2 is a large-scale economic strategy in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Lead a small kingdom and turn it into a huge and powerful empire! Manage it through the ages, explore new technologies, expand your empire and become the hero of an epic story. Fight with other countries and prove yourself as a wise king and a successful military commander. FEATURES OF THE GAME - Deep strategic component – it is easy to win playing for Byzantium or France, but try to do it for Poland or Norway! It will take the talent of a brilliant strategist to capture the whole world using not only troops, but also diplomacy, science and economics. - Offline mode – Kievan Rus 2 can be played offline without the Internet: on the road, on the plane, in the subway, it will always be with you. - Diplomacy – build embassies, conclude trade agreements, non-aggression pacts, defense agreements, research agreements. Improve relations with other states. - Economy – organize the development of deposits, the collection and processing of resources, the construction of manufactories, the production of raw materials for the manufacture of military equipment. - Trade – organize trade with other countries, buy and sell food, resources and military equipment. - Colonization – discover new territories, establish control over them, conduct missionary work in the colonized territories. - Scientific development – 63 different technologies are available for the development of your empire. - War and Army – hire numerous medieval warriors, such as horsemen and spearmen. With the right strategy and tactics, seize state after state, establish your control over all countries in the world. - Barbarians – fight the barbarians, put a decisive end to their raids on your empire. - Pay off the war – pursue a flexible military policy. If you see that your army will not be able to defeat the enemy attacking your empire, then you can always negotiate with the aggressor for a certain amount of gold or resources. - Command – appoint people to key positions in the army and the imperial court who will strengthen your kingdom. - Pirates and Pirate brotherhoods – establish your control over the seas so that pirates are afraid of the imperial fleet! -Taxes – collect taxes from the working population, but do not forget to take care of the happiness of the population, otherwise there will be a riot and complete despair in the empire. - Spies and Saboteurs. Use spies to scout out information about the enemy’s army before each battle. Hire saboteurs to conduct secret operations on the territory of your enemies, saboteurs will help significantly reduce the combat potential of the enemy. - Random events will not let you get bored! Events can be positive, for example, receiving help from an ally, or negative: catastrophes, epidemics, pandemics, sabotage. - Wide variety of countries with unique game features: Byzantium, France, Roman Empire, Kievan Rus, Anglo-Saxons, Poland, Japan, Maya and others. Create your own story with your strategy and tactics. Immerse yourself in one of the most sophisticated mobile strategies, become a legendary emperor and build your mighty empire in this medieval strategy game. Play Kievan Rus 2 and do not forget: download the game “Kievan Rus 2” and play it for free! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Civilization Wars

Engage in a 2D real-time strategy adventure where you build a kingdom, gather resources, and train an army. Explore new islands, defend against enemies, and conquer territories to expand your civilization. Inspired by ancient cultures, this game challenges your tactical decision-making.

Highlights
  • 2D RTS gameplay
  • Kingdom building
  • Army training
  • Island exploration
  • Territory conquest
  • Offline play
Features
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Step into the immersive world of Civilization Wars: Strategy, a 2D RTS adventure where strategy and tactical decisions determine your success. Build your kingdom, lead your army, and set sail on a ship to conquer mysterious islands. Inspired by Ancient Maya, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece, this game offers the ultimate challenge in creating and expanding a thriving civilization. Take on the role of a leader in a fantasy realm where every action shapes the fate of your empire. Construct buildings, gather resources, and train your army to defend your land and explore new territories. Each level is a unique test of your strategic skills and creativity. Build your kingdom Develop your civilization by constructing farms, fortifications, and outposts. Manage resources effectively and lay the foundation for a prosperous empire. Explore new islands Venture into uncharted lands to uncover treasures, relics, and hidden challenges. Discover secrets of ancient civilizations and unlock new technologies as you expand your influence. Defend your legacy Face waves of enemies as night falls. Equip your army with swords, bows, and shields to protect your kingdom. Use tactical strategies to repel relentless invaders. Conquer and expand Lead daring raids into enemy territories to secure valuable resources and claim new lands. Plan your attacks carefully to ensure victory and grow your empire. Features - Engaging 2D RTS gameplay with immersive strategy mechanics - Build, defend, and expand in a richly detailed fantasy world - Explore levels inspired by ancient civilizations - Perfect for fans of strategy games and base-building adventures - Play offline for a dynamic single-player experience Download Civilization Wars: Strategy now and embark on an epic journey to create your legacy, conquer your enemies, and lead your kingdom to glory!

Screenshots

KR 24 screens
Civilization Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Civilization Wars at 4.5 against KR 2's 4.2. Civilization Wars also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 45%) and ratings volume (253 vs 43). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. KR 2 sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Civilization Wars sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Civilization Wars holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Civilization Wars has 253 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of KR 2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Civilization Wars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KR 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Civilization Wars weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KR 2 versus Civilization Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKR 2Civilization Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43 ratings)4.5 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews65.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size873 MB826 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperOXIWYLE LLCGlobal Advertising Network LTD

Customer experience

KR 2

All ratings43 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral22.4%
Negative32.7%

Civilization Wars

All ratings253 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative26.4%

Bugs and requests

KR 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Civilization Wars

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Rewards/treasure chest screen freezes
  • Inability to place more than 2 coins in some buildings
  • Phantom coins that cannot be collected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse unit/building options
  • Expanded campaign and progression
  • Improved AI and battle mechanics
  • Offline mode or cloud saves

In-app purchases

32 purchases

KR 2

Subscriptions3
  • 7-Day Subscription7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Crystal subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Gold subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time29
  • Wars$0.49
  • Premium$0.49
  • Quick Army Restoration$0.99
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  • Pack$0.99
  • Disable ads$0.99
  • 600 crystals$0.99
  • +500 000 gold$0.99
  • Accelerated Time$0.99
  • Return to Power$0.99
  • Quick Resource Restoration$1.99
  • Quick Army Restoration$4.99
  • Craftsman$4.99
  • Easy start for any state$4.99
  • Builder$4.99
  • +3 000 000 gold$4.99
  • +3 000 gold per day$4.99
  • 3 940 crystals$4.99
  • Quick Resource Restoration$4.99
  • Welcome Pack$4.99
  • Top 3 Sales2 variants$9.99
  • Gem Madness$9.99
  • Royal set$9.99
  • +7 000 000 gold$9.99
  • 8 250 crystals$9.99
  • Quick Resource Restoration$9.99
  • Invincible Army$9.99
  • Perfect Set$9.99
  • +16 000 000 gold$19.99
  • Quick Resource Restoration$19.99
27 purchases

Civilization Wars

One-time27
  • Golden Sprinkle$0.99
  • Armored Horse$1.99
  • Golden Rain$1.99
Show 24 more
  • Samurai$1.99
  • Fire Horse$2.99
  • Game speed up 2x$2.99
  • Jumpstart Offer$2.99
  • Golden Storm$2.99
  • Samurai and Armored Horse$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Dwarf$3.99
  • Unicorn$3.99
  • Full Game + 12 New Islands$3.99
  • Golden Storm+$3.99
  • Princess and Armored Horse$3.99
  • Samurai and Fire Horse$3.99
  • Full Game + 12 Islands$4.99
  • Golden Tornado$4.99
  • Princess and Fire Horse$4.99
  • Samurai and Unicorn$4.99
  • Dwarf and Fire Horse$5.99
  • Princess and Unicorn$5.99
  • Game speed up 2x and 3x$7.99
  • Exclusive biome$7.99
  • Combo keys Legend$9.99
  • Unique skin for your monarch$14.99

Questions

Is KR 2 free?
KR 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Civilization Wars free?
Civilization Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KR 2 or Civilization Wars?
Civilization Wars is rated higher. KR 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Civilization Wars averages 4.5 from 253 ratings.
Do KR 2 or Civilization Wars have ads?
Both KR 2 and Civilization Wars show ads.
Which is updated more often, KR 2 or Civilization Wars?
KR 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Civilization Wars weekly. Most recently, KR 2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Civilization Wars on September 23, 2026.

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