# Nano Empire vs Cyber Quest

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cyber Quest at every 3 days against Nano Empire's every 2 months. Nano Empire's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 65%) and ratings volume (145 vs 21). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Nano Empire costs $2.99 and Cyber Quest $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nano Empire against 4.6 for Cyber Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nano Empire has 145 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Nano Empire's written reviews are positive against 65% of Cyber Quest's.

Nano Empire ships an update every 2 months, Cyber Quest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nano Empire | Cyber Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nano-empire/id994354970/reviews)** | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyber-quest/id6738668652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [James Senter](https://appshunter.io/developer/994354969) | [Dean Coulter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709702167) |

## What reviewers say

### Nano Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nano-empire/id994354970)

Harness godlike power through a network of nanorobots to create and explore unique worlds. Engage in strategic warfare against diverse enemies and embark on secret missions with impactful choices. This incremental strategy game offers deep replayability.

**Highlights:** Create and explore unique worlds, Build and upgrade locations, Wage war against 10 enemy personalities, Embark on secret missions, Make impactful choices, Accessible with VoiceOver

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ♿ Fully accessible with VoiceOver for blind/visually impaired users
- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💰 Excellent value at $0.99 price point
- 📖 Compelling narrative and story elements
- 🎮 Multiple endings with good replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes on startup after 9 years without updates
- ⚔️ Combat system feels unbalanced and overly frequent
- 🎮 Limited endgame content and replay value
- 📊 Game crashes when stats reach very high numbers
- ⏱️ Resources only generate while app is active

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes immediately upon clicking any button (recent)
- Game crashes when player stats reach hundreds of millions
- Unexpected game reset after defeating all worlds and joining Core
- VoiceOver focus constantly switches to status bar
- Combat system mathematical inconsistencies

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety and additional world sets
- Stat conversion system to reallocate resources between stats
- Multiplayer mechanics and PvP battles
- Alliance system with chat and cooperation features
- Overworld map for exploration and player interaction


### Cyber Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyber-quest/id6738668652)

Assemble a crew of cyberpunk characters in this retro deck-building RPG. Battle crime gangs with strategic card play, level up your crew, and explore a city with roguelike challenges. Enjoy offline play with a unique soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Deck building and customization, Crew leveling and power unlocks, Roguelike exploration and challenges, Card enhancement options, Offline gameplay, Screen reader accessibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nano Empire free?

Nano Empire costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cyber Quest free?

Cyber Quest costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nano Empire or Cyber Quest?

Nano Empire is rated higher. Nano Empire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Cyber Quest averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Nano Empire or Cyber Quest have ads?

Neither Nano Empire nor Cyber Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nano Empire or Cyber Quest?

Nano Empire ships an update every 2 months, and Cyber Quest every 3 days. Most recently, Nano Empire was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cyber Quest on November 8, 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.*