# Ligato vs World Conqueror 3

The clearest difference is rating: World Conqueror 3 at 4.7 against Ligato's 2.5. World Conqueror 3 also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 4). Ligato's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ligato sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and World Conqueror 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

World Conqueror 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Conqueror 3 has 4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Ligato's written reviews are positive against 74% of World Conqueror 3's.

Ligato ships an update every 5 months, World Conqueror 3 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ligato | World Conqueror 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ligato/id721180637/reviews) | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-conqueror-3/id979092836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Elstner](https://appshunter.io/developer/416893202) | [悦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) |

## 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 Conqueror 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-conqueror-3/id979092836)

Lead your army through historical campaigns and modern warfare in this strategy game. Build wonders, train generals, and conquer the world across various eras. Engage in real-time battles with diverse units and technologies.

**Highlights:** Historical campaigns and tasks, Conquer the world across different eras, Real-time global warfare, Train and promote generals, Build world wonders, Diverse military units and technologies, Challenge other players

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 128 Medals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 385 Medals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Medals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3600 Medals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Medals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🌐 Vast world conquest mode
- 🧠 Challenging strategy
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 👍 Enjoyable overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Weak AI allies
- 🕹️ Difficult for beginners
- 💰 Expensive generals/upgrades
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🗺️ Inaccurate historical representation

**Reported bugs**

- Paratroopers spawning issues
- Units disappearing
- Incorrect unit movement ranges
- Crashes and save data loss

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to create custom scenarios
- More countries and maps
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Diplomacy options (alliances, peace treaties)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ligato free?

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

### Is World Conqueror 3 free?

World Conqueror 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ligato or World Conqueror 3?

World Conqueror 3 is rated higher. Ligato averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while World Conqueror 3 averages 4.7 from 4K ratings.

### Do Ligato or World Conqueror 3 have ads?

World Conqueror 3 shows ads; Ligato does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ligato or World Conqueror 3?

Ligato ships an update every 5 months, and World Conqueror 3 every 3 months. Most recently, Ligato was updated on July 22, 2026 and World Conqueror 3 on October 1, 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.*