Comparison

Ligato vs World Empire

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

Head to head
About

Ligato

Experience a unique strategy board game based on a true story from the GDR. Engage in agonal gameplay similar to Chess, with multiple difficulty levels and a multiplayer option. Uncover the history and achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Original strategy board game
  • Intuitively understandable gameplay
  • Detailed illustrations
  • Epic soundtrack
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Multiplayer option
  • Over 40 achievements
Features
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USA vs. Soviet Union - Defeat your opponent, become the Great Power, and uncover the true story of Ligato. HISTORY OF THE GAME - based on a true story: GDR / 1984 - a board game is invented. But the GDR publisher does not produce the game for a long time. Then, shortly after the production starts, the engines are turned off. The Wall falls. And the publisher is closed down. To date, only one copy existed ... Almost 30 later the lost game is rediscovered and is brought to life: LIGATO. ◆ Original strategy board game ◆ Intuitively understandable ◆ Illustrations with attention to the detail ◆ An epic soundtrack ◆ Three difficulty levels ◆ Multiplayer option for 2 people on the device (optional) ◆ More than 40 achievements ◆ Detailed statistics and highscore list ◆ Language: German, English, Russian ◆ The ultimate combination of fun, challenge and a true story It is an agonal gameplay, similar to Chess, Backgammon, Reversi.

About

World Empire

Lead a nation to global dominance in this turn-based strategy game. Utilize diplomacy, economic power, and military might to conquer rivals and build a supreme empire. Features realistic world conditions and an intelligent AI for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Turn-Based Strategy
  • Global Empire Building
  • Real-World Conditions
  • Intelligent AI
  • Multiplayer Options
  • Extensive Weaponry
Features
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World Empire is a turn based strategy game where you take control of one of 180 countries and strive to build an empire. Use diplomacy, war, and economic might to conquer your foes and become the supreme leader. With a highly intelligent AI system and real-world economic and military conditions, World Empire offers endless replayability. Game story The year is 2027 and the world is in chaos. The world markets collapse and with it world order. NATO and old alliances are no longer relevant while everyone is fighting for resources. The United States newly-elected president decides to focus on home affairs focusing on the economy and rebuilding the country's economy. The United States starts pulling back its forces from around the world. Europe with huge floods of refugees and weak Euro cannot affect global affairs while America is in crisis. The world is left to deal with razing powers and tension become extremely high in east Europe, south China sea and Middle East... A big uprising overthrew the existing government in your country. As leader of the uprising you got unlimited authority in the country to lead and rebuild. The parliament nominated you and your way to make the country into an empire. As the new leader, your goal is to ultimately become the supreme leader. Using everything from diplomacy to war, you must strive to build an empire, both economically and militarily superior to all others. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander? Select your country and start to play. Game Features * Turn-Based Strategy: Strategize, plan, and outmaneuver your rivals. * Global Empire Building: Conquer nations, grow your economy, and build a mighty military. * Real-World Conditions: Experience current world events and country statuses. * Intelligent AI: Face challenging AI opponents. * 40+ supported languages: Play in your preferred language. The game offers a wide range of features, including access to global Weapons Suppliers, a Spy Center, a War Room, Diplomats, the United Nations, an Economy system, Technology, and World News Distribution (Economy, Relations, Spy, and War). All this is powered by advanced Artificial Intelligence. Arm yourself with an arsenal of weaponry, including Mercenaries, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), Tanks, Artillery, Anti-Air Missiles, Helicopters, Fighter Jets, Ships, Submarines, Fighting Robots, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Aircraft Carriers, and Ballistic missiles. Multiplayer Challenge friends and players worldwide with online multiplayer and local play options for up to 8 players. Each player manages their country and communicates through private messages. Accessibility VoiceOver users can enable accessibility mode by tapping three times with three fingers upon launching the game. Play with swipes and double-taps. (Please ensure TalkBack or any voice-over programs are closed before starting the game). Take on the mission, Commander, and lead your chosen country to become the supreme empire. Best of luck from the iGindis Team!

Screenshots

Ligato4 screens
World Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: World Empire at 4.3 against Ligato's 2.5. World Empire also leads on ratings volume (512 vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Ligato's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ligato sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and World Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

World Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Empire has 512 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Ligato's written reviews are positive against 63% of World Empire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ligato ships an update every 5 months, World Empire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ligato versus World Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLigatoWorld Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)4.3 (512 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4512 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB229 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperStefan ElstnerEran Gindi

Customer experience

Ligato

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%

World Empire

All ratings512 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews495 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral11.7%
Negative25.1%

Bugs and requests

Ligato

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

World Empire

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Disappearing troops
  • Broken purchase/token system
  • Constant update prompts despite being updated
  • Inability to attack neighboring countries
  • Rebels taking over entire world
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  • Buttons not working in certain screens

Requested features

10 requests
  • More free gameplay options
  • Ability to watch ads for rewards
  • Option to disable nuclear/ballistic weapons
  • Improved map and graphics
  • Better country data accuracy
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  • More diplomatic and economic features
  • Ability to control troops in battle
  • Save/load progress and scenarios
  • Customization options for units
  • Ally support and joint operations

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ligato

One-time10
  • Multiplayer$0.99
  • Undo button$0.99
  • Secret document #1$0.99
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  • Secret document #2$0.99
  • Secret document #3$0.99
  • Secret document #4$0.99
  • Secret document #5$0.99
  • Secret document #6$0.99
  • Secret document #7$0.99
  • Secret document #8$0.99
5 purchases

World Empire

One-time5
  • Starter package$0.99
  • Copper package$1.99
  • Silver package$2.99
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  • Gold package$13.99
  • Platinum package$26.99

Questions

Is Ligato free?
Ligato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is World Empire free?
World Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ligato or World Empire?
World Empire is rated higher. Ligato averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while World Empire averages 4.3 from 512 ratings.
Do Ligato or World Empire have ads?
World Empire shows ads; Ligato does not.
Which is updated more often, Ligato or World Empire?
Ligato ships an update every 5 months, and World Empire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ligato was updated on September 17, 2026 and World Empire on October 17, 2026.

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