Age of Empires Mobile vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Age of Empires Mobile's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Age of Empires Mobile This App	Rise of Kingdoms Nemesis	Game of Thrones: Conquest Contender	Forge of Empires Contender	Vikings: War of Clans Contender	War and Order Contender	Sea of Conquest: Pirate War Peer	The Ants: Underground Kingdom Peer	Top War: Battle Game Peer	Clash of Clans Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Level Infinite	Lilith Games	Warner Bros.	InnoGames	Plarium LLC	Camel Games	FunPlus	StarUnion	RiverGame	Supercell
Category	Games	Games	-	-	Games	-	-	-	-	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	-	-	iOS, Android	-	-	-	-	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	3.7 / 5	4.5 / 5	-	-	4.3 / 5	-	-	-	-	4.8 / 5
Ratings Count	16,408	184,875	-	-	12,177	-	-	-	-	2,746,676
Price	Free	Free	-	-	Free	-	-	-	-	Free
Release Date	Oct 17, 2024	Sep 20, 2018	-	-	Aug 15, 2015	-	-	-	-	Aug 2, 2012
Last Updated	Apr 2, 2026	Apr 10, 2026	-	-	Apr 30, 2026	-	-	-	-	May 6, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	positive	-	-	negative	-	-	-	-	mixed
Score	45/100	64/100	-	-	25/100	-	-	-	-	45/100
Praises	High-fidelity visual presentation and graphics quality provide an immersive experience for new players	Social & Strategic Depth Longevity and Content	-	-	Core gameplay loop provides long-term entertainment value for players who enjoy social clan interactions	-	-	-	-	Core gameplay loop provides long-term entertainment value for players across multiple years of engagement
Complaints	Forced linear tutorial sequences prevent players from accessing core game features immediately	Pay-to-Win Imbalance Misleading Advertising	-	-	Aggressive monetization pressure forces players to spend significant capital to remain competitive in events	-	-	-	-	Technical instability and server errors following the latest update disrupt active multiplayer matches
Requests	Classic real-time strategy mechanics that allow for direct unit and villager control	-	-	-	Increased hero level caps and expanded summoning mechanics to improve the late-game experience	-	-	-	-	Implementation of a practice mode to allow rematches against previous opponents without resource loss
Strategic Intel
Strengths	High-fidelity visual engine supports brand authenticity Real-time troop control differentiates from static 4X competitors Empire Merge feature protects long-term player investment	Proprietary Infinite Zoom map technology Real-time, non-instanced RTS combat mechanics Deep historical IP and RPG commander talent trees	-	-	Social clan mechanics drive long-term retention Nordic aesthetic maintains thematic immersion	-	-	-	-	Social-pressure loops in Clan Wars drive high daily active usage Deep base-building mechanics create long-term retention
Weaknesses	0.5★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates technical instability Forced tutorial length drives high early-funnel churn Aggressive IAP prompts alienate free-to-play segments	Aggressive P2W monetization causing F2P churn Misalignment between marketing ads and actual gameplay High-friction onboarding with a 'very long' tutorial	-	-	0.4★ Android-iOS rating gap High-frequency monetization complaints Unresponsive support system	-	-	-	-	Technical instability post-update causes frequent crashes Ineffective automated support bots fail to resolve account access issues
Pricing	freemium	freemium	-	-	freemium	-	-	-	-	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	Active	-	-	Active	-	-	-	-	Active
Update Cadence	2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~7d avg	4 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~11d avg	-	-	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~13d avg	-	-	-	-	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~12d avg

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