# World Conqueror 3 vs Map Wars

The clearest difference is rating: World Conqueror 3 at 4.7 against Map Wars's 4.0. World Conqueror 3 also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 53%) and ratings volume (4K vs 343). Map Wars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Conqueror 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Map Wars asks for nothing beyond the download.

World Conqueror 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Conqueror 3 has 4K ratings behind it against 343, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of World Conqueror 3's written reviews are positive against 53% of Map Wars's.

World Conqueror 3 ships an update every 3 months, Map Wars weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Conqueror 3 | Map Wars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-conqueror-3/id979092836/reviews)** | [4.0 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-wars/id1599901598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [悦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) | [Segment Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847490041) |

## 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)


### Map Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-wars/id1599901598)

Engage in strategic warfare across diverse maps, from historical battles to political simulations. Create your own scenarios or explore community-made content. Master troop movement and frontline management to conquer territories.

**Highlights:** Play dozens of scenarios, Create custom maps, Publish community maps, Simulate historical battles, Drag and drop troop movement, Manage frontlines

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- ✏️ Custom map editor feature
- 🌐 Playable offline without internet
- ⚔️ Battle and war simulation elements
- 🎯 Good time killer for casual play

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚖️ Severely unbalanced difficulty progression
- 🤖 AI receives unfair buffs and advantages
- 🐢 Game simulation speed too slow
- 📱 UI scaling issues on mobile devices
- 🎮 Troops don't follow player commands reliably

**Reported bugs**

- Community maps not loading or displaying
- Buff activation buttons not working
- Troop drag-and-drop commands not registering (50/50 success rate)
- Troops move to nearest territory instead of selected one
- Map segments going off-screen

**Requested features**

- Add world map or additional maps (Asia, custom regions)
- Include more nations (Mexico, Russia, etc.)
- Online multiplayer and play with friends
- Ranked competitive system
- Zoom button for better visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Conqueror 3 free?

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

### Is Map Wars free?

Map Wars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, World Conqueror 3 or Map Wars?

World Conqueror 3 is rated higher. World Conqueror 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Map Wars averages 4.0 from 343 ratings.

### Do World Conqueror 3 or Map Wars have ads?

World Conqueror 3 shows ads; Map Wars does not.

### Which is updated more often, World Conqueror 3 or Map Wars?

World Conqueror 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Map Wars weekly. Most recently, World Conqueror 3 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Map Wars on October 16, 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.*