Comparison

Cato and Macro vs Great Conqueror

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cato and Macro

Command Roman legions in strategic battles across historical landscapes. Build your empire, conquer challenging levels, and unleash powerful units. Features two distinct gameplay modes and unlockable content from the author.

Highlights
  • Command troops in battle
  • Build barracks and gain resources
  • Story mode with 12 levels
  • Skirmish mode against enemy waves
  • Unlock author notes and story extracts
  • Utilize special units like the Flaming Pig
Features
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From bestselling author Simon Scarrow comes Cato and Macro: The Game. Storm your way across the battlefields of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East with fictional legends Cato and Macro in their fight to defend and expand the Roman Empire. * Help Cato and Macro command their troops in battle * Build barracks, gain resources and prepare for war * Master the two gameplay modes: * Story mode: Conquer 12 death-defying levels * Skirmish mode: Slay waves of Bandits, Barbarians and Druids * Unlock exclusive author notes and story extracts * Unleash the Flaming Pig on unsuspecting enemies! * Spot appearances from legends Boudica, Caratacus and Ajax What are you waiting for? Be ruthless in your battle strategy leaving decapitated enemies in your wake! Cato and Macro includes a monetised currency system. Buying Gems will allow you to advance quicker through levels as well as purchase Premium Units - The Flaming Pig and Praetorian. This game offers in-app purchases. An internet connection is required to play. Roma Victor! Please note – This game does not support iPod Touch 4 (and below) or iPad 1 devices. If you encounter any technical issues whilst playing the game please email CatoAndMacro@amuzo.com and we’ll try our best to help or fix any issues in future updates.

About

Great Conqueror

Lead legions in historical battles, build cities, and research technologies to expand your empire. Engage in turn-based warfare across ancient Europe and Africa, forging alliances or conquering rivals. Experience hundreds of years of history and rewrite the fate of nations.

Highlights
  • Historical campaign mode
  • Turn-based combat
  • City building and management
  • Technology research
  • Diplomacy and alliances
  • Expedition challenges
  • General training and equipment
Features
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Commander! The Roman Republic is on the march and many powerful nations oppose the expansion of our empire. War is imminent. Rome needs the might of all talented warriors! Great generals like Caesar, Pompey, Antony, Octavian and Spartacus will fight with you. Let us witness the birth of a great conqueror! 【Campaign Mode】 Become the glorious commander of the legions in hundreds of historical battles and locations of Roman history. Witness Rome develop into a great empire spanning Africa, Europe and Asia. ** Take on the role of a general in the Punic Wars, the Spartacus Uprising, the Conquest of Gaul, Caesar's Civil War, Antony's Civil War, the Conquest of the East, the Conquest of Germania and witness the rise of Rome. ** Build cities, recruit soldiers, manufacture war equipment, build powerful fleets. Everything is under your control. ** Change sides and help Rome's surrounding nations and tribes stand up to the mighty Roman army. Stand against the expansion of this world empire and rewrite the history of the defeated! ** New technologies bring new visions. Researching technologies opens up new possibilities and accelerates your expansion. 【Conquest Mode】 From the Mediterranean to the British Isles, Rome, Egypt, Carthage, the Gallic tribes, the Germanic peoples and many others struggle for supremacy. Will Rome conquer the world or will the victor himself become the vanquished and an entirely new empire be established? ** Experience hundreds of years of history, from the Punic Wars during the Roman Republic, through the time of the Triumvirates to the era of the Roman Empire. ** Be friend or foe, declare wars or make alliances and support allies against powerful opponents. Choose the foreign policy that is in the best interest of your country. All roads lead to Rome! ** The tide of war is unstoppable. Expand cities, recruit legions, use strategies, research technologies and lead your empire to ultimate victory. ** Command the armies of countless countries and conquer the ancient world. Change their future and lead them to unimagined greatness. 【Expedition Mode】 Lead your legions on an expedition and use strategies and tactics skillfully. Play your commander skills to the full with a limited number of units and defeat powerful foreign enemies! ** New challenge mode that gives you a new kind of gaming experience. ** Each step of the expedition involves many difficulties and dangers. Keep adjusting your battle plans and achieve ultimate victory. ** Collect the best war trophies and get special conqueror uniforms as proof of your glory. 【The Senate】 Rome was not built in a day. Build the Arc de Triomphe, the Colosseum, the Pantheon and restore the glory of the past! ** Complete the tasks set by the Senate and win rich rewards. ** Train infantry, cavalry, archers and navy to improve their skills in battle. ** Equip your generals with battle flags and treasures to improve their talents and increase their skills. 【Characteristics】 *** Train unique commanders, freely customise talents and skills. Be flexible and control the battlefield. *** By using the cloud archive, your progress can be stored online and synchronised when you switch devices. The security of your archives is guaranteed. *** Conquest mode supports Game Center leaderboards. Conquer more territories in less time and with fewer generals. 【Contact us】 *** Official Website: http://www.ieasytech.com *** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iEasytech *** Twitter: https://twitter.com/easytech_game *** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/easytechgame/ *** Official E-mail: easytechservice@outlook.com *** Discord: https://discord.gg/fQDuMdwX6H

Screenshots

Cato and Macro4 screens
Great Conqueror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Great Conqueror at 4.7 against Cato and Macro's 4.1. Great Conqueror also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 53%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 11). Cato and Macro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cato and Macro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Great Conqueror sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Great Conqueror holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Great Conqueror has 4.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Cato and Macro's written reviews are positive against 78% of Great Conqueror's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cato and Macro ships an update every 5 months, Great Conqueror every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cato and Macro versus Great Conqueror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCato and MacroGreat Conqueror
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (11 ratings)4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews78.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size602 MB344 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperAmuzo Games LtdSuzhou Yisiyou Software Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Cato and Macro

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative35.0%

Great Conqueror

All ratings4,686 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews705 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative16.0%

Bugs and requests

Cato and Macro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Great Conqueror

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Conquest mode progress loss
  • Crashing during missions
  • Incorrect historical details

Requested features

6 requests
  • More conquest maps
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Diplomacy and alliance options
  • Ability to customize generals
  • Easier progression system
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  • Improved tutorials

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cato and Macro

One-time5
  • Few Gems$2.99
  • Handful of Gems$5.99
  • Pouch of Gems$9.99
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  • Chest of Gems$16.99
  • Horde of Gems$28.99
16 purchases

Great Conqueror

One-time16
  • 100 Medals$1.99
  • Chaos Flag$1.99
  • Recruit Package$1.99
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  • Gem Pack 1$1.99
  • Welcome Bundle$2.99
  • Welcome Bundle 2$2.99
  • Apollo's Spear$3.99
  • Weekly Membership$4.99
  • Premium Pass$5.99
  • Emblem of Heroes$6.99
  • 455 Medals$7.99
  • Marshal Pack 1$8.99
  • Marshal Pack 2$9.99
  • Marshal Pack 3$10.99
  • Marshal Pack 5$11.99
  • 1250 Medals$19.99

Questions

Is Cato and Macro free?
Cato and Macro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Great Conqueror free?
Great Conqueror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cato and Macro or Great Conqueror?
Great Conqueror is rated higher. Cato and Macro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Great Conqueror averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Cato and Macro or Great Conqueror have ads?
Great Conqueror shows ads; Cato and Macro does not.
Which is updated more often, Cato and Macro or Great Conqueror?
Cato and Macro ships an update every 5 months, and Great Conqueror every 2 months. Most recently, Cato and Macro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Great Conqueror on October 30, 2026.

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