Hegemon vs Countryballs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Command real-world nations
- Global conflict simulation
- Deep diplomacy and geopolitics
- Nation and economy building
- Technology and nuclear weapons
- Massive world sandbox
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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.
Countryballs
Lead your chosen Countryball to global domination by conquering or influencing nations. Upgrade your economy, manage assets, and decide whether to wage war or spread your faith to achieve total world control. This strategy game blends idle mechanics with humor and historical absurdity.
- Control 195 unique Countryballs
- Upgrade real-time income and economy
- Balance war, influence, and diplomacy
- Unique Countryball personalities
- Humorous global events
- Idle mechanics with strategy
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Global Domination – Ball-Style The world is divided, and it's up to you to redraw the map. Step into the round shoes of your favorite Countryball and embark on the ultimate mission: conquer and unify all 195 countries. Whether through brute force or slick diplomacy, it's time to roll your way to victory. Income Per Second – Build Your Power In Countryballs: Power Protocol, time is literally money. Your income grows every second. Upgrade your industries, boost trade, and manage global assets to fuel your expansion. The more countries you control, the more your economy explodes. Smart decisions lead to total domination. War or Influence – You Decide There’s more than one way to rule the world: Conquer with Force Train cartoony armies, deploy tanks, jets, submarines, and missile systems—and when diplomacy fails, drop the nukes. Dominate the battlefield with over-the-top firepower, all wrapped in classic Countryball humor. Control with Influence Spread your faith across borders and watch nations fall under your spiritual charm. Use religion as a tool of power—win hearts, shift ideologies, and unify the world without firing a single shot. Your Goal: Total World Control No peace treaties. No second chances. Only one Countryball can become the supreme global ruler. Will you win by fear, friendship, or sheer strategy? A Strategy Game That Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously Countryballs: Power Protocol blends grand strategy with idle mechanics, packed with humor, history, and global absurdity. It's world conquest where even the smallest Countryball can redraw the map—with enough upgrades and audacity. Features: Control over 195 unique Countryballs Upgrade your real-time income and economy Balance war, influence, and diplomacy Each Countryball has a distinct look and national personality—no customization needed Laugh (or cry) as global events spiral into madness Built for strategy fans and meme lovers alike Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hegemon at 73% against Countryballs's 26%. Countryballs's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hegemon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Countryballs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Countryballs holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countryballs has 979 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Hegemon's written reviews are positive against 26% of Countryballs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Hegemon ships an update every 2 months, Countryballs daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hegemon | Countryballs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (72 ratings) | 4.5 (979 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better | 26.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 72 | 979 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 423 MB | 669 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Viktor Hromov | MAD PIXEL |
Customer experience
Hegemon
Countryballs
In-app purchases
Hegemon
- 110 gold$0.99
- 340 gold$2.99
- 1000 gold + No Ads + 5 Tanks$3.99
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- 300 gold + No Ads + 5 Tanks$3.99
- 720 gold$5.99
- Leader Political Character$6.99
- 700 gold + No Ads + 5 Jets$6.99
- 1250 gold$12.99
- 1500 gold + No Ads + 5 Planes$14.99
- Legend Political Character$19.99
Countryballs
- Manager VIP$9.991 Month
- No Ads VIP$9.991 Month
- Idle VIP$9.991 Month
- 50 min of income$4.99
- NoAds$9.99
- Premium$9.99
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- Starter Pack$9.99
- 120 min of income$9.99
- Special Manager$14.99
- Manager Chest Legendary$14.99
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