Comparison

BurningIsland vs Build & Conquer

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

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About

BurningIsland

Features
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BurningIsland is a quick city-building minigame. Climb the leaderboard by building a metropolis that has the highest population. Satisfy the needs of the citizens. Make wise building decisions before the time runs out.

About

Build & Conquer

Features
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Command your forces. Dominate the battlefield. Build an empire. Build and Conquer is a real-time multiplayer military strategy game where every decision shapes your path to power. Start as a Private, manage a growing war machine, and fight your way through 15 military ranks to become General of the Army. BUILD YOUR BASE Construct and manage over 14 building types across four categories: Production, Military, Defense, and Support. Mine gold and oil, generate electricity, refine fuel, and build the infrastructure needed to sustain a massive fighting force. Upgrade buildings to maximize output and unlock advanced capabilities as you rise through the ranks. COMMAND 30+ UNIT TYPES Train elite forces across four combat branches: - Infantry: From Rangers and Navy SEALs to Shadow Operatives and Super Soldiers - Ground Vehicles: Humvees, Abrams tanks, Leopards, and the devastating Rail Gun Tank - Aircraft: Apache helicopters, F-16s, B-2 Spirits, and Hypersonic Drones - Naval: Corvettes, Destroyers, Submarines, and Aircraft Carriers Army composition matters. Mixed forces earn powerful morale bonuses that can turn the tide of battle. STRATEGIC PvP COMBAT Launch attacks against real players worldwide. Scout enemy bases with covert spy missions before you strike. Raid resources, defend your territory, and earn victories to climb the ranks. PLAYER-DRIVEN MARKETPLACE Buy and sell resources on a dynamic market where prices are set by real supply and demand. Track 7-day price charts, find deals from other players, or trade with NPC vendors. Master the economy and you can fund an unstoppable army. RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES Unlock technologies across Combat, Economy, Intelligence, and Infrastructure trees. Boost your attack power, improve production output, enhance spy success rates, or reduce travel time. Every research choice shapes your strategy. FORM ALLIANCES Team up with other commanders. Coordinate attacks, share resources through a democratic pool system, and communicate through real-time alliance chat. Rise together in the alliance rankings. PROVE YOURSELF Complete daily missions. Unlock achievements across 7 categories: Combat, Economy, Military, Espionage, Alliance, Progression, and more. Track your progress and claim rewards as you hit each milestone. KEY FEATURES - Persistent multiplayer world with real-time updates - 11 interconnected resources with production chains - 30+ military units across 4 combat branches - 15 military ranks from Private to General of the Army - Researchable technologies across 4 branches - PvE Training Camps for practice and rewards - Espionage system with intel gathering - Friend referral system with mutual rewards - Available in English, French, Spanish, and German - Optional Commander's Pass for bonus production, extra attacks, and an ad-free experience Terms of Service: https://buildnconquer.com/terms.html

Screenshots

BurningIsland4 screens
Build & Conquer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BurningIsland at none against Build & Conquer's 9. BurningIsland also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Build & Conquer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BurningIsland asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BurningIsland versus Build & Conquer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurningIslandBuild & Conquer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size202 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLarry WanWilliam Dens

In-app purchases

None

BurningIsland

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Build & Conquer

Subscriptions2
  • Commander's pass monthly$3.991 Month
  • Commander's pass$34.991 Year
One-time7
  • Gold Pack Starter$1.99
  • Field ration$4.99
  • Gold Pack Large$9.99
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  • Logistics crate$14.99
  • Gold Pack XL$24.99
  • War Chest$39.99
  • Gold Pack XXL$49.99

Questions

Is BurningIsland free?
BurningIsland is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Build & Conquer free?
Build & Conquer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BurningIsland or Build & Conquer have ads?
Build & Conquer shows ads; BurningIsland does not.

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