Comparison

Civilization Wars vs Polygon Arena

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

Head to head
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!

About

Polygon Arena

Engage in a top-down shooter where you control a polygon warrior battling endless waves of enemies. Earn in-game cash to upgrade weapons and abilities, customizing your arsenal to survive increasingly difficult challenges and dominate the arena.

Highlights
  • Top-down shooter gameplay
  • Polygon-based character
  • Endless enemy waves
  • Weapon upgrades and customization
  • In-game cash collection
  • Fast-paced combat
Features
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Polygon Arena – Survive. Upgrade. Dominate. Step into Polygon Arena, where you're just a simple square with an arsenal of deadly weapons. Face endless waves of enemies, unlock powerful upgrades, and test your skills in this action-packed top-down shooter! BATTLE AS A SQUARE Who needs fancy characters when raw firepower does the job? Take control of your polygon warrior and unleash chaos against relentless enemies in intense, fast-paced combat. UPGRADE & CUSTOMIZE Earn cash after each wave and level up your weapons to deal more damage, shoot faster, or survive longer. Choose from Machine Guns, Cannons, Grenade Launchers, and more—each with unique strengths and strategies. SURVIVE ENDLESS WAVES The further you go, the tougher it gets. Enemies grow stronger and faster, pushing your skills and upgrades to the limit. How long can you last? EARN, UPGRADE, REPEAT Collect in-game cash from fallen enemies, invest in upgrades, and become an unstoppable force. The arena waits—will you dominate or be overrun?

Screenshots

Civilization Wars4 screens
Polygon Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polygon Arena at none against Civilization Wars's 27. Polygon Arena also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Civilization Wars's advantage is ratings volume (257 vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Civilization Wars sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Polygon Arena asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Civilization Wars against 4.6 for Polygon Arena. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Civilization Wars has 257 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Civilization Wars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Polygon Arena's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Civilization Wars ships an update weekly, Polygon Arena every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Civilization Wars versus Polygon Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCivilization WarsPolygon Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (257 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings257 — better13
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size826 MB121 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperGlobal Advertising Network LTDSegment Games

Customer experience

Civilization Wars

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

Polygon Arena

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Polygon Arena

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

27 purchases

Civilization Wars

One-time27
  • Golden Sprinkle$0.99
  • Armored Horse$1.99
  • Golden Rain$1.99
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  • 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
None

Polygon Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Civilization Wars free?
Civilization Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polygon Arena free?
Polygon Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Civilization Wars or Polygon Arena?
Polygon Arena is rated higher. Civilization Wars averages 4.5 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Polygon Arena averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Civilization Wars or Polygon Arena have ads?
Civilization Wars shows ads; Polygon Arena does not.
Which is updated more often, Civilization Wars or Polygon Arena?
Civilization Wars ships an update weekly, and Polygon Arena every 10 days. Most recently, Civilization Wars was updated on October 22, 2026 and Polygon Arena on October 24, 2026.

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