# mimic + vs Kingshot

The clearest difference is price: Kingshot at Free against mimic +'s $2.99. Kingshot also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (235K vs 5). mimic +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Kingshot is free to download; mimic + costs $2.99 up front. Kingshot sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. mimic + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kingshot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingshot has 235K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of mimic +'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Kingshot's.

mimic + ships an update every 7 months, Kingshot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mimic + | Kingshot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimic-plus/id948236459/reviews) | **[4.6 (235K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingshot/id6739554056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **235K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 6 MB | 974 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Flavio Serrazes](https://appshunter.io/developer/945152623) | [Century Games Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540548141) |

## What reviewers say

### mimic +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimic-plus/id948236459)

Test your memory with this addictive game inspired by Simon Says. Repeat increasingly complex color sequences across various modes and customizable themes. Challenge yourself to reach higher levels and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Repeat color sequences, Classic, Dynamic, Reverse, and Shuffle modes, 4 customizable themes, 2x2 or 4x4 board options, Game Center leaderboards, Replay sequence option (paid)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kingshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingshot/id6739554056)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Strategy, #6 Top Grossing · Games, #7 Top Free · Strategy, #18 Top Grossing, #51 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Lead your people through a medieval world in collapse, facing invasions, resource scarcity, and internal strife. Manage survivors, establish laws, and forge alliances to rebuild civilization and compete for power.

**Highlights:** Defend against invasions, Manage human resources and survivor roles, Establish laws for town growth, Compete for resources and power, Forge alliances with other players, Recruit and develop unique heroes, Advance lost technology

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Worship | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal (7d) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Regular Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal (30d) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 10 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fund Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 14 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 16 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and fun gameplay
- 🤗 Cute and charming visuals
- 💯 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🚫 False advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter the game
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mimic + free?

mimic + costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kingshot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mimic + or Kingshot?

Kingshot is rated higher. mimic + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Kingshot averages 4.6 from 235K ratings.

### Do mimic + or Kingshot have ads?

Kingshot shows ads; mimic + does not.

### Which is updated more often, mimic + or Kingshot?

mimic + ships an update every 7 months, and Kingshot every 2 months. Most recently, mimic + was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kingshot on November 3, 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.*