# Cato and Macro vs Great Conqueror

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cato and Macro | Great Conqueror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cato-and-macro/id931515099/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-rome/id1462722690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 602 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Amuzo Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/579961511) | [Suzhou Yisiyou Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) |

## What reviewers say

### Cato and Macro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cato-and-macro/id931515099)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Few Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $16.99 | one-time |
| Horde of Gems | $28.99 | one-time |


### Great Conqueror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-rome/id1462722690)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚀 Lots of content
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good strategy elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Progress loss issues
- 🔍 Unclear tutorials
- 🔍 Difficult conquest mode
- 🔍 Unbalanced AI

**Reported bugs**

- Conquest mode progress loss
- Crashing during missions
- Incorrect historical details

**Requested features**

- More conquest maps
- Multiplayer mode
- Diplomacy and alliance options
- Ability to customize generals
- Easier progression system


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*