# KR 2 vs A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox at 74% against KR 2's 45%. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 43). KR 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). 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 A+ World Map Editor Sandbox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox has 1.6K 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 74% of A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's.

KR 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KR 2 | A+ World Map Editor Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kr-2-king-simulator/id6503995101/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 873 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OXIWYLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173670374) | [Hsin Yee Low](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832406389) |

## 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 |


### A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Trivia, #134 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Design and customize your own version of Earth, from redrawing borders to renaming regions. This offline sandbox allows you to create fantasy empires or simulate alternate histories with detailed control over maps, flags, and even 3D globe exploration.

**Highlights:** Start with real-world maps, Offline functionality, Rename countries, cities, oceans, Edit and redraw borders, Set custom flags and colors, 2D and 3D globe exploration, Add animated stickers and track stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Editor | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pretty good app
- 💡 Best world map editor ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Pro features should be free
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to capture countries or provinces on mobile
- Flags glitch out when camera is moved

**Requested features**

- Make flag map and other pro features free
- Fix the occupy option and camera glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KR 2 free?

KR 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is A+ World Map Editor Sandbox free?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KR 2 or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is rated higher. KR 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while A+ World Map Editor Sandbox averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do KR 2 or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox have ads?

Both KR 2 and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KR 2 or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?

KR 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox every 8 days. Most recently, KR 2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox on September 24, 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.*