# Fire Emblem Shadows vs Conquest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Conquest at 100% against Fire Emblem Shadows's 32%. Conquest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Fire Emblem Shadows's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire Emblem Shadows sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Conquest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Conquest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Emblem Shadows has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Fire Emblem Shadows's written reviews are positive against 100% of Conquest's.

Fire Emblem Shadows ships an update monthly, Conquest every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Emblem Shadows | Conquest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquest-strategy-domination/id6794563176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) | [Clayton Schluter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886995141) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire Emblem Shadows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513)

Engage in real-time strategy battles while simultaneously uncovering a traitor within your party. Strategize your combat, manage resources through player trading, and experience a dual narrative from opposing viewpoints.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy battles, Social deduction mechanics, Player-to-player trading, Dual narrative perspectives, Weapon and magic skill selection

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $0.79 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $3.79 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $6.69 | one-time |
| 210 Gems | $7.59 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.49 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.90 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $17.49 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gems | $33.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $36.99 | one-time |
| 1,700 Gems | $51.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Gems | $77.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good character designs
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Unique take on Fire Emblem franchise
- 👍 Respects Fire Emblem archetypes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 🔒 Pay-to-win elements
- 👎 Lackluster gameplay and story
- 👎 Doesn't feel like a true Fire Emblem game

**Reported bugs**

- Matchmaking issues
- Network problems
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Longer and more engaging matches
- Improved social deduction mechanics
- Higher-quality graphics and visuals


### Conquest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquest-strategy-domination/id6794563176)

Engage in fast-paced strategy battles with dice-based mechanics. Conquer territories, outmaneuver opponents, and adapt gameplay to your time and skill level. Enjoy a clean, native interface designed for quick play and deep strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Dice-based strategy gameplay, Territory conquest mechanics, Adjustable CPU difficulty, Local and online multiplayer, Quick matches and deep battles, Automatic game saving

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game — Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Full Game — Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire Emblem Shadows free?

Fire Emblem Shadows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Conquest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fire Emblem Shadows or Conquest?

Conquest is rated higher. Fire Emblem Shadows averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Conquest averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fire Emblem Shadows or Conquest have ads?

Neither Fire Emblem Shadows nor Conquest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fire Emblem Shadows or Conquest?

Fire Emblem Shadows ships an update monthly, and Conquest every 2 days. Most recently, Fire Emblem Shadows was updated on October 24, 2026 and Conquest on October 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.*