# DomiNations vs ESPIONAGE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DomiNations at 52% against ESPIONAGE's 0%. DomiNations also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (39K vs 11). ESPIONAGE's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DomiNations sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and ESPIONAGE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DomiNations holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DomiNations has 39K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of DomiNations's written reviews are positive against 0% of ESPIONAGE's.

DomiNations ships an update every 2 weeks, ESPIONAGE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DomiNations | ESPIONAGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominations/id922558758/reviews)** | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espionage-mafia-evolved/id1604484995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 733 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SecretNewCo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/863164810) | [Another Time](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604485267) |

## What reviewers say

### DomiNations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominations/id922558758)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Build a thriving empire from ancient times to the modern era. Command armies, research technologies, and engage in real-time strategy battles against other players. Conquer the world through warfare and strategic development.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade your empire through historical ages, Command armies in real-time strategy battles, Research new technologies and unlock advanced weaponry, Choose from diverse historical civilizations, Build Wonders of the World, Engage in PvP combat and World War events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sale Purchase Tier 1 Type C | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sale Purchase Tier 2 Type A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Purchase Tier 4 Type D | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Crowns | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale Purchase Tier 10 Type A | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mound of Crowns | $19.99 | one-time |
| Plethora of Crowns | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Crowns | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game since 2016
- 👍 Can compete without paying
- 💡 Helpful Discord community
- 🚀 Developers improve bugs/glitches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🕰️ Extremely long upgrade times
- 💰 Game is pay-to-win
- 🤖 Poor troop AI and battle mechanics
- 🔒 Terrible customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Replays don't match actual attacks
- Disappearing/lost troops after crashes
- Incorrect age/building information
- Free crowns not awarded properly

**Requested features**

- Allow rotating/centering buildings
- Add more nations to choose from
- Improve matchmaking and defense balance
- Reduce upgrade/training times
- Add ability to test own defenses


### ESPIONAGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espionage-mafia-evolved/id1604484995)

Engage in a thrilling social deduction game where players uncover hidden adversaries. This free-to-play experience supports cross-play and cross-progression, offering anonymous matches and frequent updates.

**Highlights:** 6-8 player matches, Cross-play between PC and mobile, Cross-progression, No pay-to-win, No ads, Anonymous modes, Achievements and rewards

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E-Coins (100) | $0.99 | one-time |
| E-Coins (200) | $1.99 | one-time |
| E-Coins (500+100 Bonus) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Founder's Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| E-Coins (1000+300 Bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |
| E-Coins (2000+800 Bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DomiNations free?

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

### Is ESPIONAGE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DomiNations or ESPIONAGE?

DomiNations is rated higher. DomiNations averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while ESPIONAGE averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do DomiNations or ESPIONAGE have ads?

DomiNations shows ads; ESPIONAGE does not.

### Which is updated more often, DomiNations or ESPIONAGE?

DomiNations ships an update every 2 weeks, and ESPIONAGE weekly. Most recently, DomiNations was updated on October 16, 2026 and ESPIONAGE on October 6, 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.*