Comparison

Hegemon vs Dot Battles

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

Head to head
About

Hegemon

Lead any real-world nation to global dominance through diplomacy, economic development, or total war. Command armies, manage resources, and make critical decisions to shape the future of civilization in this deep geopolitical strategy game.

Highlights
  • Command real-world nations
  • Global conflict simulation
  • Deep diplomacy and geopolitics
  • Nation and economy building
  • Technology and nuclear weapons
  • Massive world sandbox
Features
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Hegemon: War Strategy and WW3 Simulator Rewrite history and lead your nation to global dominance in a deep geopolitical grand strategy experience inspired by WW2, Cold War and modern conflicts. Take control of any real-world country and decide its destiny. Build alliances through diplomacy, develop your economy, or unleash total war to conquer the world. Every decision shapes the balance of power and the future of civilization. Command Nations in Global Conflict Lead real-world countries across multiple historical timelines: 1960, 1990 and 2025. Control your army, navy and air force across a massive world map and experience large-scale conflicts and global power struggles. Plan military operations, manage borders and decide whether to preserve peace or ignite worldwide confrontation. From regional crises to full-scale world war, the choice is yours. Deep Diplomacy and Geopolitics Shape international relations through alliances, negotiations and strategic pressure. Form coalitions, sign treaties, influence weaker states or destabilize rivals through covert actions. Balance power between superpowers, manage global tensions and navigate a living geopolitical world where every nation reacts to your moves. Build Your Nation and Economy Develop industry, infrastructure and technology to strengthen your country. Manage taxes, resources, population stability and long-term growth while preparing for future conflicts. Choose your path: peaceful economic superpower dominant military empire balanced global leader Every strategy creates new opportunities and new threats. Technology, Weapons and Nuclear Decisions Unlock advanced military technologies, missile systems and nuclear programs. Use deterrence to maintain peace or escalate conflicts into full global confrontation. Modern warfare, strategic weapons and technological progress will define your rise to power. Massive World Sandbox Explore a detailed world with more than 200 playable countries and thousands of provinces. Experience revolutions, economic crises, alliances and political changes in a dynamic sandbox where every playthrough is different. Choose Your Path to World Dominance Will you rule through diplomacy and economic strength or conquer the world through military power? Lead your nation, reshape global history and build your own world order in Hegemon.

About

Dot Battles

Watch colorful armies battle for territory in this mesmerizing pixel war simulator. Set up your battlefield with various modes and effects, customize teams, and save your progress to continue epic conflicts.

Highlights
  • Multiple battle modes
  • Strategic battle effects
  • Save and resume battles
  • Customizable teams and colors
  • Real-time statistics tracking
  • Keep screen awake
Features
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Dot Battles - Epic Pixel Battle Simulator Watch colorful armies battle for territory in this mesmerizing pixel war simulator! Set up your battlefield, choose your teams, and watch the chaos unfold. FEATURES: • Multiple Battle Modes - Random Fill: Chaotic distribution across the battlefield - Pixels: Custom pixel counts per team - Horizontal & Vertical Bars: Strategic stripe formations - Grid: Even territory distribution - Countries: Contiguous territories with defined borders - Image Mode: Transform any image into a battlefield • Battle Effects - Bomb: Create explosive black craters - Blitz: Spread team colors rapidly - Mountain: Build white barriers - Flood: Takedown exposed pixels • Continue Your Battles - Save and resume epic conflicts - Automatic battle state preservation - Pick up where you left off • Customization - 2-100+ teams with distinct colors - Smart color generation for maximum contrast - Image palette extraction for unique battles - Adjustable screen orientation • Quality of Life - Keep screen awake during long battles - Pause to analyze the battlefield - Track team statistics in real-time - Bar graphs showing team percentages - Elapsed time tracking ABOUT DOT BATTLES Dot Battles is a hypnotic simulation where pixels battle for dominance. Each pixel tries to convert its neighbors to its team's color, creating beautiful emergent patterns and dramatic territorial shifts. Will your favorite color conquer the battlefield, or will an underdog team rise to victory? Perfect for: - Mesmerizing background entertainment - Color theory exploration - Strategy and pattern analysis - Relaxation and stress relief - Testing battle configurations Start your pixel war today!

Screenshots

Hegemon4 screens
Dot Battles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hegemon at 4.1 against Dot Battles's 3.5. Hegemon also leads on ratings volume (68 vs 2). Dot Battles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Hegemon sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Dot Battles sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hegemon holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hegemon has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hegemon versus Dot Battles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHegemonDot Battles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (68 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size423 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperViktor Hromov404 Software

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Hegemon

One-time23
  • 110 gold$0.99
  • 100 gold$0.99
  • Expert Political Character$2.99
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  • 340 gold$2.99
  • 1000 gold + No Ads + 5 Tanks$3.99
  • 300 gold + No Ads + 5 Tanks$3.99
  • 500 gold$3.99
  • 400 gold & No Ads$3.99
  • 1,000 gold$4.99
  • 720 gold$5.99
  • Leader Political Character$6.99
  • 3000 gold + No Ads + 5 Jets$6.99
  • 700 gold + No Ads + 5 Jets$6.99
  • 1250 gold$12.99
  • 1500 gold + No Ads + 5 Planes$14.99
  • 10000 gold + No Ads + 5 Planes$14.99
  • 3,000 gold$14.99
  • Legend Political Character$19.99
  • 4400 gold$29.99
  • 10,000 gold$29.99
  • 50,000 gold$59.99
  • 20000 gold$99.99
  • 100,000 gold$99.99
3 purchases

Dot Battles

One-time3
  • Support Dot Battles!$0.99
  • $1.99 Donation$1.99
  • $9.99 Donation$9.99

Questions

Is Hegemon free?
Hegemon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Battles free?
Dot Battles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hegemon or Dot Battles?
Hegemon is rated higher. Hegemon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Dot Battles averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Hegemon or Dot Battles have ads?
Hegemon shows ads; Dot Battles does not.

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