Sumerians vs Jade Crown Island
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sumerians
Build a trading empire in ancient Sumer. Engage with historical figures, master trade, and innovate ancient technologies. Your decisions will shape the rise or fall of your civilization.
- Trade essential goods
- Interact with historical figures
- Craft and innovate technologies
- Build a trading empire
- Conquer and protect resources
- Shape historical outcomes
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Step back in time to the cradle of civilization and immerse yourself in the bustling world of ancient Sumer! In Sumerians, you’ll embark on an epic journey to build your fortune, expand your influence, and leave a legacy in the earliest known empire. Features: Trade Across the Fertile Crescent Buy, sell, and barter essential goods like grain, bronze, and exotic imports to grow your wealth. Master the art of trade and navigate complex markets in one of history’s first economies. Interact with Historical Figures Engage with legendary characters like Sargon of Akkad, priest-kings, and master artisans. Forge alliances, take on their challenges, and influence the course of history. Craft and Innovate Unlock the secrets of ancient technologies, including bronze weapon-making and ziggurat construction, to gain a competitive edge. Make History Your Playground Every decision you make shapes the rise or fall of your trading empire. Will you become a powerful ensi or fade into the sands of time? Conquer and Protect Support Sumerian armies with weapons and resources, or secure trade routes through diplomacy and cunning.
Jade Crown Island
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Build a restaurant empire on a volcanic Atlantic island. You have 24 weeks, 19 restaurants and one chance to become Robert's partner. Play as experienced Operations Director Jodi Tan or charismatic CEO Anthony Blackwood-Park. Your rival wants the same crown. Spend 3 Action Points each week on kitchens, staff, strategy, politics and inspections. Protect your cash, reputation, morale and Robert's trust. Explore an interactive island: zoom, pan, rotate and tilt the map. Follow your budget and financial history, read the illustrated guide and resume your saved game. On wider screens, view the island and weekly panel side by side. Adaptive layouts support iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. Play in 12 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Russian. On compatible devices, Apple Intelligence can generate events, rival actions, restaurant stories and advice. Availability varies by device and language; built-in stories work offline. No ads. No in-app purchases. No tracking. Build your empire — or get fired.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sumerians at every 3 days against Jade Crown Island's every 3 months. Sumerians also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sumerians ships an update every 3 days, Jade Crown Island every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sumerians | Jade Crown Island |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glen Brunke | Andrey Sapunov |
In-app purchases
Sumerians
No in-app purchases
Jade Crown Island
No in-app purchases
Questions
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