# DomiNations vs Dummynation

The clearest difference is rating: DomiNations at 4.5 against Dummynation's 3.9. DomiNations also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 3.2K) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). Dummynation's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 52%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DomiNations sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Dummynation sells 5 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 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of DomiNations's written reviews are positive against 61% of Dummynation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DomiNations ships an update every 2 weeks, Dummynation every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DomiNations | Dummynation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominations/id922558758/reviews)** | [3.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dummynation/id6444295551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **61.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SecretNewCo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/863164810) | [ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ FERRERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783570432) |

## What reviewers say

### DomiNations

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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


### Dummynation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dummynation/id6444295551)

Lead a nation to global dominance through strategic military expansion, careful diplomatic maneuvering, and robust economic management. Balance resource allocation for research and military campaigns while fostering economic growth to outpace rivals. The path to world domination is yours to forge.

**Highlights:** Military expansion, Diplomatic relations, Resource management, Economic policy, Research and development

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy influence | $0.29 | one-time |
| Buy influence | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy influence | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy influence | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game, simple yet complex
- 🚀 Minimal ads, not pay-to-win
- 💡 Potential for more features
- 👍 Challenging and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Diplomacy and alliance system issues
- 🐛 Unrealistic AI behavior and war dynamics
- 🐛 Bugs with saving progress

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Issues with saving and loading progress
- Incorrect map representation of territories
- Glitches with the recruitment and military systems

**Requested features**

- Add historical game modes (WW1, WW2, etc.)
- Implement custom map and country creation
- Improve ally system to allow for more cooperation
- Add more economic and diplomatic mechanics
- Expand military options (navy, air force, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DomiNations free?

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

### Is Dummynation free?

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

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

DomiNations is rated higher. DomiNations averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Dummynation averages 3.9 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do DomiNations or Dummynation have ads?

Both DomiNations and Dummynation show ads.

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

DomiNations ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dummynation every 8 days. Most recently, DomiNations was updated on September 27, 2026 and Dummynation on September 26, 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.*