Comparison

Hegemon vs Cold War Inc.

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 country to global dominance through diplomacy, economic development, or total war. Shape international relations, build your nation's economy, and command military forces across a massive world map. Every decision impacts the balance of power and the future of civilization.

Highlights
  • Lead real-world countries
  • Multiple historical timelines
  • Command army, navy, air force
  • Deep diplomacy and alliances
  • Nation and economy building
  • Unlock advanced military tech
  • 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

Cold War Inc.

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Two ideologies. One globe. Forty-four years to win. It is January 1947. You choose a side, Democracy or Communism, and the one country where your idea takes power first. From there it spreads: by radio and cinema, by cargo ship and railway, by student exchanges and party cells. Every month counts. In December 1991 whoever rules more countries wins the Cold War. You are not alone on the map. The rival superpower shows up within a year and plays by the same rules you do. It buys research, answers world events, funds campaigns and quietly builds cells inside your countries. Ignore it and you will watch your map turn. HOW IT PLAYS - Pick your side and your starting country: the Kremlin, the White House, or somewhere nobody expects - Spend funding on 45 upgrades across three branches: Export, Inside a Country, and the Ballot Box - Win elections with turnout, coalitions and observers, or seize power through protests and revolutions - Tap funding before it fades, disperse rival cells before they take root, shoot down enemy delegations if you dare - React to Cold War events: missile crises, jammed radio, the space race, Olympic boycotts, coups - Break through censorship, poverty, religion and isolation. Every country resists differently A REAL WORLD, NOT A BOARD 177 countries, each with its own population, wealth, regime, literacy and cities. Democracy grows where people are educated and connected. Communism grows where they are poor, rural and young. Air routes follow real economies, land borders follow real borders, ideas cross the sea where ships actually sail. Supporters appear on the cities where people really live. THREE DIFFICULTIES Normal plays fair. Brutal gives the rival more money and sharper eyes. Mega Brutal almost never misses. NO STRINGS Buy it once. No ads, no subscriptions, no energy timers, no accounts, no sign-up. Works completely offline. English and Russian. Cold War Inc. is a work of satire. Countries, ideologies and events here are game mechanics, not political statements.

Screenshots

Hegemon4 screens
Cold War Inc.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hegemon at Free against Cold War Inc.'s $0.99. Hegemon also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Cold War Inc.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Hegemon is free to download; Cold War Inc. costs $0.99 up front. Hegemon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cold War Inc. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hegemon versus Cold War Inc.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHegemonCold War Inc.
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB8 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperViktor HromovDmitry Volostnov

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hegemon

One-time10
  • 110 gold$0.99
  • 340 gold$2.99
  • 300 gold + No Ads + 5 Tanks$3.99
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  • 720 gold$5.99
  • 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
  • 4400 gold$29.99
  • 7500 gold$49.99
None

Cold War Inc.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hegemon free?
Hegemon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cold War Inc. free?
Cold War Inc. costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hegemon or Cold War Inc. have ads?
Hegemon shows ads; Cold War Inc. does not.

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