# KR 2 vs Civilization Wars

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | KR 2 | Civilization Wars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kr-2-king-simulator/id6503995101/reviews) | **[4.5 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civilization-wars-strategy/id6739465049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **253** |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **65.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 873 MB | 826 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [OXIWYLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173670374) | [Global Advertising Network LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500875741) |

## What reviewers say

### KR 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kr-2-king-simulator/id6503995101)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Crystal subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Wars | $0.49 | one-time |
| Premium | $0.49 | one-time |
| Quick Army Restoration | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| +500 000 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accelerated Time | $0.99 | one-time |
| Return to Power | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Resource Restoration | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quick Army Restoration | $4.99 | one-time |
| Craftsman | $4.99 | one-time |
| Easy start for any state | $4.99 | one-time |
| Builder | $4.99 | one-time |
| +3 000 000 gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| +3 000 gold per day | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 940 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quick Resource Restoration | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top 3 Sales | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Madness | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal set | $9.99 | one-time |
| +7 000 000 gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8 250 crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Quick Resource Restoration | $9.99 | one-time |
| Invincible Army | $9.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| +16 000 000 gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Quick Resource Restoration | $19.99 | one-time |


### Civilization Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civilization-wars-strategy/id6739465049)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Engaging 2D strategy
- 💡 Unique ancient civilization themes
- 🎨 Charming retro-style visuals
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🤔 Similarities to other games
- 💰 Repetitive ad/in-app purchase prompts

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*