# Pixel Conquest vs Instigator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Conquest at none against Instigator's 8. Pixel Conquest also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 2). Instigator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instigator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Conquest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instigator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Conquest has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Pixel Conquest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Instigator's.

Pixel Conquest ships an update every 5 days, Instigator every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Conquest | Instigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-conquest-war-map-rts/id6806789618/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instigator-world-war-strategy/id6819030761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 98.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bee Cave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683703091) | [Steve North](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819030763) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Conquest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-conquest-war-map-rts/id6806789618)

Engage in a classic real-time strategy war game on a dynamic map. Employ cunning tactics to overcome AI opponents across ten challenging levels or utilize a random map generator for endless replayability. Master strategic nuances to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Real-time map strategy, AI opponents, Ten difficulty levels, Random map generator, Battle strategy learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instigator-world-war-strategy/id6819030761)

Engage in a satirical strategy game where you manipulate global powers to achieve world domination. Employ espionage, propaganda, and arms dealing to turn nations against each other and be the last country standing. Survive the chaos you create and prevent peace from breaking out.

**Highlights:** Start wars and blame others, Use espionage and propaganda, Sell arms to warring nations, Build and expand your empire, Survive nuclear winter, Prevent global peace, Daily challenges and scenarios

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weapons Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fat Finger Scenario | $1.99 | one-time |
| Land Grab Scenario | $1.99 | one-time |
| Post-Truth Scenario | $1.99 | one-time |
| Peacekeeper | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shipping Container | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Pass | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Conquest free?

Pixel Conquest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instigator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Conquest or Instigator?

Instigator is rated higher. Pixel Conquest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Instigator averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pixel Conquest or Instigator have ads?

Both Pixel Conquest and Instigator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Conquest or Instigator?

Pixel Conquest ships an update every 5 days, and Instigator every 3 days. Most recently, Pixel Conquest was updated on November 6, 2026 and Instigator on November 6, 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.*