# Jungle Heat vs DomiNations

The clearest difference is rating: DomiNations at 4.5 against Jungle Heat's 4.1. DomiNations also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 892) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Jungle Heat's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jungle Heat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and DomiNations sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DomiNations holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DomiNations has 39K ratings behind it against 892, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 52% positive.

Jungle Heat ships an update every 5 weeks, DomiNations every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jungle Heat | DomiNations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-heat/id652136891/reviews) | **[4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominations/id922558758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 892 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **52.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 110 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Innova Co. S.a r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563176859) | [SecretNewCo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/863164810) |

## What reviewers say

### Jungle Heat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-heat/id652136891)

Lead your army to victory in a tropical war game. Develop your military base, assemble unique heroes, and battle other players for oil and gold. Join clans and participate in tournaments for ultimate glory.

**Highlights:** Develop and fortify military bases, Assemble and command unique heroes, Engage in real-time player vs. player battles, Join clans and participate in tournaments, Cross-platform play on mobile and social networks, Upgrade buildings and troops

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Placer of diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helmet of diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Case of diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Container of diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Childhood memories
- 💎 Generous with in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Lack of updates
- 🕹️ Outdated graphics
- 🤖 Overrun by hackers
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after purchasing diamonds
- Unable to recover lost progress and accounts
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Full screen support for newer devices
- Bring back special events and game modes
- Improved matchmaking and anti-cheat measures
- More frequent content updates


### DomiNations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominations/id922558758)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Action, #179 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Build a thriving empire from ancient times to the modern era. Command armies, research technologies, and engage in real-time strategy battles against other players. Conquer the world through warfare and strategic development.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade your empire through historical ages, Command armies in real-time strategy battles, Research new technologies and unlock advanced weaponry, Choose from diverse historical civilizations, Build Wonders of the World, Engage in PvP combat and World War events

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sale Purchase Tier 4 Type D | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Crowns | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale Purchase Tier 10 Type A | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mound of Crowns | $19.99 | one-time |
| Plethora of Crowns | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Crowns | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game since 2016
- 👍 Can compete without paying
- 💡 Helpful Discord community
- 🚀 Developers improve bugs/glitches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🕰️ Extremely long upgrade times
- 💰 Game is pay-to-win
- 🤖 Poor troop AI and battle mechanics
- 🔒 Terrible customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Replays don't match actual attacks
- Disappearing/lost troops after crashes
- Incorrect age/building information
- Free crowns not awarded properly

**Requested features**

- Allow rotating/centering buildings
- Add more nations to choose from
- Improve matchmaking and defense balance
- Reduce upgrade/training times
- Add ability to test own defenses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jungle Heat free?

Jungle Heat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DomiNations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jungle Heat or DomiNations?

DomiNations is rated higher. Jungle Heat averages 4.1 out of 5 from 892 ratings, while DomiNations averages 4.5 from 39K ratings.

### Do Jungle Heat or DomiNations have ads?

Both Jungle Heat and DomiNations show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jungle Heat or DomiNations?

Jungle Heat ships an update every 5 weeks, and DomiNations every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jungle Heat was updated on November 6, 2026 and DomiNations on November 8, 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.*