# Godus vs Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

The clearest difference is rating: Godus at 4.6 against Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's 3.2. Godus also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Godus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Godus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Godus has 75K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Godus's written reviews are positive against 34% of Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's.

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, Sid Meier's Civilization® VI every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Godus | Sid Meier's Civilization® VI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808/reviews)** | [3.2 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/id1235863443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 317 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [22Cans](https://appshunter.io/developer/551001626) | [Aspyr Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296399696) |

## What reviewers say

### Godus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808)

Shape a living world with your touch, nurturing followers and guiding their civilization through ages. Cast miracles or unleash destruction, uncovering mysteries and leading voyages. Experience a unique sandbox game where you play as a deity.

**Highlights:** Shape and sculpt landscapes with touch, Nurture and guide followers, Advance civilization through ages, Cast miracles and destruction, Explore mysteries and surprises, Embark on voyages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Divine Inspiration | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Shaman's Way | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 650 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATE Gem Hoard | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Unique and creative game concept
- 👍 Charming and pleasing aesthetics
- 🕰 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🌳 Satisfying land sculpting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear instructions and tutorials
- 🔍 Confusing and sensitive controls
- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰 Slow progression and tedious grind

**Reported bugs**

- Followers getting stuck or not following instructions
- Sculpting mechanics accidentally deleting or creating land
- Saved progress not properly syncing or restoring
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed instructions and tutorials
- Improved camera controls and sculpting tools
- Reduced reliance on ads and in-app purchases
- Faster progression and more content updates
- Better save/restore functionality to prevent data loss


### Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/id1235863443)

Lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, and advance culture to build the greatest empire. Play 60 turns for free, with expansions available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Build an empire through ages, Wage war and conduct diplomacy, Advance culture and technology, Cross-platform cloud saves, Expansion packs available

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplayer Compatibility Pack | Free | one-time |
| Play 60 Turns Free | Free | one-time |
| Australia Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Poland Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vikings Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Persia and Macedon Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Khmer & Indonesia Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Civilization VI Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rise and Fall | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gathering Storm | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fully-featured Civ 6 experience on mobile
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls and UI
- 🌐 Ability to play on the go
- 💡 Potential for future DLC and content updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive base game and DLC pricing
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Blurry graphics and oversized UI on larger iPads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing after extended play sessions
- Issues with unit targeting and UI responsiveness
- Inability to download and install DLC content properly
- Disappearing save files and lost progress

**Requested features**

- Improved optimization and performance
- Smaller UI elements and better scaling for larger screens
- Ability to transfer saves and DLC purchases from other platforms
- Support for multiplayer and cloud saves


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Godus free?

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

### Is Sid Meier's Civilization® VI free?

Sid Meier's Civilization® VI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Godus or Sid Meier's Civilization® VI?

Godus is rated higher. Godus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Sid Meier's Civilization® VI averages 3.2 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Godus or Sid Meier's Civilization® VI have ads?

Godus shows ads; Sid Meier's Civilization® VI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Godus or Sid Meier's Civilization® VI?

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI every 2 months. Most recently, Godus was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI on October 29, 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.*