Countryballs vs Build & Conquer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Build & Conquer
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Countryballs at daily against Build & Conquer's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Countryballs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Build & Conquer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Countryballs ships an update daily, Build & Conquer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countryballs | Build & Conquer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (979 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 979 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 669 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAD PIXEL | William Dens |
In-app purchases
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
Build & Conquer
- Commander's pass monthly$3.991 Month
- Commander's pass$34.991 Year
- 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
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