# CivCrafter vs CivRise

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CivCrafter at 89% against CivRise's 33%. CivCrafter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (6K vs 24). CivRise's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CivCrafter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and CivRise sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CivCrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CivCrafter has 6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of CivCrafter's written reviews are positive against 33% of CivRise's.

CivCrafter ships an update every 5 weeks, CivRise weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CivCrafter | CivRise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civcrafter/id894778729/reviews)** | [3.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civrise/id6743421437/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [kadir ozden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474543449) |

## What reviewers say

### CivCrafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civcrafter/id894778729)

Build a thriving kingdom with simple taps. Gather resources, raise an army, and engage in battles to conquer the world. Shape your legacy as a just or ruthless leader.

**Highlights:** Kingdom building, Resource gathering, Army building, Clan battles, World supremacy, Benevolent or tyrant ruler

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trade Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goblet of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crown of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Unique civilization management mechanics
- 👍 Great time-killer game
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Resources not collected when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Conquest rewards not working correctly
- Training troops not always successful
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Persistent audio issues after ads

**Requested features**

- Offline resource collection
- More frequent updates and new content
- Better clan/multiplayer features
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Customization options (e.g., skins, themes)


### CivRise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civrise/id6743421437)

Guide your civilization through the ages, expanding knowledge, constructing wonders, and commanding armies. Recruit historical figures and build a lasting heritage with strategic idle gameplay and offline progress.

**Highlights:** Resource management and knowledge advancement, Construct legendary wonders, Command powerful armies, Recruit historical figures, Persistent heritage system, Offline progress

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| one month leader pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| one month leader plus pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50000 gems | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CivCrafter free?

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

### Is CivRise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CivCrafter or CivRise?

CivCrafter is rated higher. CivCrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while CivRise averages 3.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do CivCrafter or CivRise have ads?

Both CivCrafter and CivRise show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CivCrafter or CivRise?

CivCrafter ships an update every 5 weeks, and CivRise weekly. Most recently, CivCrafter was updated on November 4, 2026 and CivRise on October 30, 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.*