# Ligato vs World Empire

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ligato | World Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ligato/id721180637/reviews) | **[4.3 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **512** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Elstner](https://appshunter.io/developer/416893202) | [Eran Gindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594641623) |

## What reviewers say

### Ligato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ligato/id721180637)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplayer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undo button | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret document #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret document #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret document #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret document #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret document #5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret document #6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret document #7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret document #8 | $0.99 | one-time |


### World Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copper package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Platinum package | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun country conquest simulator
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good boredom killer
- 👍 Detailed and strategic
- 👍 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Broken features after updates
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 💰 Too many in-app purchases required

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing troops
- Broken purchase/token system
- Constant update prompts despite being updated
- Inability to attack neighboring countries
- Rebels taking over entire world

**Requested features**

- More free gameplay options
- Ability to watch ads for rewards
- Option to disable nuclear/ballistic weapons
- Improved map and graphics
- Better country data accuracy


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*