# World Conqueror 3 vs Colonies at War

The clearest difference is update cadence: Colonies at War at fortnightly against World Conqueror 3's every 3 months. World Conqueror 3's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Conqueror 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Colonies at War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for World Conqueror 3 against 4.6 for Colonies at War. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of World Conqueror 3's written reviews are positive against 76% of Colonies at War's.

World Conqueror 3 ships an update every 3 months, Colonies at War fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Conqueror 3 | Colonies at War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-conqueror-3/id979092836/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonies-at-war/id1552800366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [悦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) | [wombi pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259294641) |

## What reviewers say

### World Conqueror 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-conqueror-3/id979092836)

Lead your army through historical campaigns and modern warfare in this strategy game. Build wonders, train generals, and conquer the world across various eras. Engage in real-time battles with diverse units and technologies.

**Highlights:** Historical campaigns and tasks, Conquer the world across different eras, Real-time global warfare, Train and promote generals, Build world wonders, Diverse military units and technologies, Challenge other players

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 128 Medals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 385 Medals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Medals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3600 Medals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Medals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🌐 Vast world conquest mode
- 🧠 Challenging strategy
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 👍 Enjoyable overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Weak AI allies
- 🕹️ Difficult for beginners
- 💰 Expensive generals/upgrades
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🗺️ Inaccurate historical representation

**Reported bugs**

- Paratroopers spawning issues
- Units disappearing
- Incorrect unit movement ranges
- Crashes and save data loss

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to create custom scenarios
- More countries and maps
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Diplomacy options (alliances, peace treaties)


### Colonies at War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonies-at-war/id1552800366)

Engage in a 19th-century global conquest by building armies and navies. Choose from 28 nations, expand your territory through strategic warfare, and forge alliances to dominate the world stage.

**Highlights:** 19th-century colonial setting, Build and command armies, Naval warfare and sea control, Choose from 28 nations, Conquer territories, Form alliances

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 10 random contracts. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2,500 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 30 random contracts. | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy 8,000 credits | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique scenarios
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Excellent strategy elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics
- 🔍 Confusing tutorials
- 🔍 Unstable diplomacy system
- 🔍 Imbalanced AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after turns
- Movement and combat issues
- Incorrect troop/unit behavior
- Persistent save data problems

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More historical scenarios
- Improved diplomacy system
- Customizable game modes
- Expanded unit variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Conqueror 3 free?

World Conqueror 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colonies at War free?

Colonies at War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, World Conqueror 3 or Colonies at War?

World Conqueror 3 is rated higher. World Conqueror 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Colonies at War averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do World Conqueror 3 or Colonies at War have ads?

Both World Conqueror 3 and Colonies at War show ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Conqueror 3 or Colonies at War?

World Conqueror 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Colonies at War fortnightly. Most recently, World Conqueror 3 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Colonies at War on September 25, 2026.

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