Road to Empress Downloads & RevenueRoad to Empress · App Store & Google Play
Road to Empress by Sixjoy Hong Kong Limited is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 37 events
- 📈Road to Empress dropped out of every chart we trackAndroidLast seen 3 Nov
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · SE
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · PH
- 📈Road to Empress charting in a new countryiOSTurkey
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100 in 4 chartsiOSTop Paid · Games · AE · Top Paid · Casual · AE · Top Paid · Simulation · AE · Top Paid · Games · PH
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · All Apps · MY · Top Paid · Games · MY
- 📈Road to Empress charting in a new countryiOSPhilippines
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · AR
- 📈Road to Empress charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSArgentina · Malaysia
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · AU
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · CA
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · FR
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · FR
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Casual · FR · Top Paid · Casual · GB
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Casual · CA
- 🌟Road to Empress featured by AppleiOSgames · KR
- 🌟Road to Empress featured by AppleiOSgames · KR
- 📈Road to Empress hit #1iOSTop Paid · Casual · KR
- 📈Road to Empress charting in a new countryiOSSpain
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Casual · KR
- 🌟Road to Empress featured by AppleiOSgames · KR
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Games · SE
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Games · KR
- 📈Road to Empress new best rank in the overall chart: #17iOSTop Paid · All Apps · KR
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100 in 5 chartsiOSTop Paid · Simulation · FR · Top Paid · Games · GB · Top Paid · Casual · IT · Top Paid · Simulation · IT · +1 more
- 🆕Road to Empress first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSouth Korea
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Casual · ID
- 📈Road to Empress new best rank in the overall chart: #30iOSTop Paid · All Apps · KR
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · All Apps · ID · Top Paid · Games · ID
- 📈Road to Empress entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Simulation · KR
- 📈Road to Empress new best rank in the overall chart: #37iOSTop Paid · All Apps · KR
- 🆕Road to Empress first spotted by AppInsideriOS#84 in Top Paid · Games · Australia
- 📈Road to Empress new best rank in the overall chart: #39iOSTop Paid · All Apps · TH
- 📦Road to Empress version 2.0.2iOSNo release notes
- 📦Road to Empress version 2.0.2.9AndroidNo release notes
- 🆕Road to Empress released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Road to Empress released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Games › Casual PaidRoad to Empress at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A live-action interactive drama game where players navigate Eastern palace politics to rise from a commoner to empress through branching choices, targeting fans of narrative-driven simulation and romance genres. The app is performing strongly in the Casual Paid charts across South Korea, Italy, Australia, and the US, with high user ratings indicating solid reception for its cinematic quality and choice-based mechanics.
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#story-driven #live-action #choices-matter #palace-intrigue #cinematic #single-player
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Road to Empress’s App Store privacy label declares 5 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Road to Empress downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | – | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Road to Empress's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How Road to Empress makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Road to Empress I subscription | |
| 2 | Road to Empress Collection subscription | |
| 3 | Road to Empress II subscription | |
| 4 | Road to Empress II subscription | |
| 5 | Road to Empress II subscription | |
| 6 | 600 Flowers | |
| 7 | 6000 Gold Flower subscription | |
| 8 | 3,000 Flowers | |
| 9 | Road to Empress I subscription | |
| 10 | 600 Eggs |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #5 Games › Casual Paid | 11 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 0 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (5)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 8.2 | 43% | ▼ -33% |
 United States | 4 | 21% | ▼ -20% |
 France | 3.2 | 17% | ▼ -75% |
 Thailand | 2.5 | 13% | steady |
 United Kingdom | 1.2 | 6% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 1.4k |
| Google Play | 4.1 ★ | 2.3k 92 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 3.7k |
What users say about Road to Empress
From the 55 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game's cinematic quality, live-action acting, and immersive ancient Chinese drama storyline, often comparing it favorably to popular C-dramas. However, a minority of reviews highlight significant frustration with the pay-to-unlock model, technical launch issues after purchases, and concerns about AI-generated content in sequels.
Mostly positive (93% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Fun: “This game is truly enjoyable”
- Price & subscription: “So far it’s worth my money”
- Features & content: “It’s live action but every option plays well”
- Useful: “Highly recommend it, especially for fans of CDramas?”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “It’s just pay to play bull”
About Road to Empress
A palace adventure unlike anything you've played—shaped entirely by your choices!
Road to Empress II is now available! Step into a world of Eastern palace intrigue and power.
● Building on Road to Empress I, The Palace Legend Continues
Road to Empress I has captivated audiences globally.
Now, Road to Empress II plunges you into a gripping battle of court politics. Watch a legendary empress rise to new glory!
● 4K Cinematic Quality, Eastern Palace Aesthetics Reimagined
Filmed on lavishly built sets with 4K cinematic lighting, the story brings Eastern palaces to life: silk brocade texture, glinting golden hairpins, and a stirring traditional score. Featuring actors Kuan Hung, Evie Huang, Zeawo Yao, and Hana Lin. Sweeping scenes and nuanced performances ensure this golden age unfold right before your eyes. This is the ultimate Eastern aesthetic feast!
● From Unknown Girl to Legendary Empress, Write Your Own Story!
Ready to defy fate? Dive into the most thrilling palace power struggles ever! Rise from an unknown girl, break through rival factions, and climb to the peak of power. Think like a ruler: balance court power, plan ahead, and carve a blazing path to the throne.
● Approx.1,500 Minutes, Fully Immersed in Ruling Empress's Life
With around 1,500 minutes (I & II) of live-action content, immerse yourself in a sweeping saga of ambition and survival. Every choice triggers a chain of consequences. Twists and suspense await as you seize control and rewrite a dynasty's fate!
You decide who rises in the global popularity rankings.
● Stop Being a Spectator, Start Ruling Your Realm
A fully upgraded interactive experience: power is a battle of wits at your fingertips:
Review Memorials: With a press, witness your realm's lives—answer petitions, resolve disputes, and bring prosperity to your people.
Issue Edicts: Your imperial brush decides ministers' fate—reward merit, punish fault, and govern with wisdom.
● What Kind of Ruler Are You? Exclusive Trait Sketch Unlocked
At story's end, unlock an exclusive imperial trait sketch covering your scheming style, crisis decision-making, and methods of control. Are you the "Deadly Arsenic Trioxide"—cool, versatile, balancing power and passion? The "Romantic Datura"—loyal, ride-or-die, charging headfirst through fire? Or the "Overachiever Lurid Bolete"—ruthless, letting nothing stand in the way of ambition? Discover who you really are and share your exclusive empress profile!
About New One Studio
An independent team focused on interactive storytelling, blending Eastern culture with interactive media. In 2019, everyone who journeyed with The Invisible Guardian shared its BAFTA glory, reaffirming that great interactive storytelling can truly stay in people's hearts. Road to Empress depicts the deadly beauty of Eastern intrigue — a battlefield that tests
Road to Empress App Store
Road to Empress is #5 in Games › Casual Paid in South Korea and charting in 11 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Games › Casual PaidRoad to Empress at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A live-action interactive drama game where players navigate Eastern palace politics to rise from a commoner to empress through branching choices, targeting fans of narrative-driven simulation and romance genres. The app is performing strongly in the Casual Paid charts across South Korea, Italy, Australia, and the US, with high user ratings indicating solid reception for its cinematic quality and choice-based mechanics.
Similar apps: Choices: Stories You Play, Episode - Choose Your Story, Love Nikki-Dress UP Queen
Interactive Movie Realistic Historical long sessions Premium IAP
#story-driven #live-action #choices-matter #palace-intrigue #cinematic #single-player
Road to Empress on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Road to Empress’s App Store privacy label declares 5 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
Road to Empress downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Road to Empress's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Road to Empress before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Road to Empress makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Road to Empress I subscription | |
| 2 | Road to Empress Collection subscription | |
| 3 | Road to Empress II subscription | |
| 4 | Road to Empress II subscription | |
| 5 | Road to Empress II subscription | |
| 6 | 600 Flowers | |
| 7 | 6000 Gold Flower subscription | |
| 8 | 3,000 Flowers | |
| 9 | Road to Empress I subscription | |
| 10 | 600 Eggs |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Games › CasualPaid | #5 |
| United States | Games › CasualPaid | #26 |
| South Korea | GamesPaid | #48 |
| South Korea | All AppsPaid | #73 |
| United States | Games › SimulationPaid | #83 |
| South Korea | Games › SimulationPaid | #23 |
| United Kingdom | Games › CasualPaid | #46 |
 Indonesia | Games › CasualPaid | #19 |
 Germany | Games › CasualPaid | #61 |
| France | Games › CasualPaid | #59 |
 Malaysia | All AppsPaid | #34 |
| Australia | Games › CasualPaid | #51 |
| United Kingdom | Games › SimulationPaid | #111 |
 Italy | Games › CasualPaid | #56 |
| Indonesia | Games › SimulationPaid | #48 |
| Indonesia | GamesPaid | #164 |
| Australia | Games › SimulationPaid | #90 |
| Malaysia | GamesPaid | #51 |
| France | Games › SimulationPaid | #129 |
| Thailand | GamesPaid | #107 |
| Italy | Games › SimulationPaid | #127 |
 United Arab Emirates | Games › CasualPaid | #172 |
Apps near Road to Empress on the chart
Games › Casual Paid, around #5.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (5)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 8.2 | 43% | ▼ -33% |
| United States | 4 | 21% | ▼ -20% |
| France | 3.2 | 17% | ▼ -75% |
| Thailand | 2.5 | 13% | steady |
| United Kingdom | 1.2 | 6% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Road to Empress
From the 55 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game's cinematic quality, live-action acting, and immersive ancient Chinese drama storyline, often comparing it favorably to popular C-dramas. However, a minority of reviews highlight significant frustration with the pay-to-unlock model, technical launch issues after purchases, and concerns about AI-generated content in sequels.
Mostly positive (93% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Fun: “This game is truly enjoyable”
- Price & subscription: “So far it’s worth my money”
- Features & content: “It’s live action but every option plays well”
- Useful: “Highly recommend it, especially for fans of CDramas?”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “It’s just pay to play bull”
About Road to Empress
A palace adventure unlike anything you've played—shaped entirely by your choices!
Road to Empress II is now available! Step into a world of Eastern palace intrigue and power.
● Building on Road to Empress I, The Palace Legend Continues
Road to Empress I has captivated audiences globally.
Now, Road to Empress II plunges you into a gripping battle of court politics. Watch a legendary empress rise to new glory!
● 4K Cinematic Quality, Eastern Palace Aesthetics Reimagined
Filmed on lavishly built sets with 4K cinematic lighting, the story brings Eastern palaces to life: silk brocade texture, glinting golden hairpins, and a stirring traditional score. Featuring actors Kuan Hung, Evie Huang, Zeawo Yao, and Hana Lin. Sweeping scenes and nuanced performances ensure this golden age unfold right before your eyes. This is the ultimate Eastern aesthetic feast!
● From Unknown Girl to Legendary Empress, Write Your Own Story!
Ready to defy fate? Dive into the most thrilling palace power struggles ever! Rise from an unknown girl, break through rival factions, and climb to the peak of power. Think like a ruler: balance court power, plan ahead, and carve a blazing path to the throne.
● Approx.1,500 Minutes, Fully Immersed in Ruling Empress's Life
With around 1,500 minutes (I & II) of live-action content, immerse yourself in a sweeping saga of ambition and survival. Every choice triggers a chain of consequences. Twists and suspense await as you seize control and rewrite a dynasty's fate!
You decide who rises in the global popularity rankings.
● Stop Being a Spectator, Start Ruling Your Realm
A fully upgraded interactive experience: power is a battle of wits at your fingertips:
Review Memorials: With a press, witness your realm's lives—answer petitions, resolve disputes, and bring prosperity to your people.
Issue Edicts: Your imperial brush decides ministers' fate—reward merit, punish fault, and govern with wisdom.
● What Kind of Ruler Are You? Exclusive Trait Sketch Unlocked
At story's end, unlock an exclusive imperial trait sketch covering your scheming style, crisis decision-making, and methods of control. Are you the "Deadly Arsenic Trioxide"—cool, versatile, balancing power and passion? The "Romantic Datura"—loyal, ride-or-die, charging headfirst through fire? Or the "Overachiever Lurid Bolete"—ruthless, letting nothing stand in the way of ambition? Discover who you really are and share your exclusive empress profile!
About New One Studio
An independent team focused on interactive storytelling, blending Eastern culture with interactive media. In 2019, everyone who journeyed with The Invisible Guardian shared its BAFTA glory, reaffirming that great interactive storytelling can truly stay in people's hearts. Road to Empress depicts the deadly beauty of Eastern intrigue — a battlefield that tests
Latest updates
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Road to Empress Android
Not in a tracked Google Play top chart right now.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Road to Empress on Google Play
App details
Road to Empress downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Road to Empress's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Road to Empress before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Road to Empress makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Road to Empress I subscription | |
| 2 | Road to Empress Collection subscription | |
| 3 | Road to Empress II subscription | |
| 4 | Road to Empress II subscription | |
| 5 | Road to Empress II subscription | |
| 6 | 600 Flowers | |
| 7 | 6000 Gold Flower subscription | |
| 8 | 3,000 Flowers | |
| 9 | Road to Empress I subscription | |
| 10 | 600 Eggs |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not in a Google Play top chart right now. | ||
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Road to Empress
A palace adventure unlike anything you've played—shaped entirely by your choices!
Road to Empress II is now available! Step into a world of Eastern palace intrigue and power.
● Building on Road to Empress I, The Palace Legend Continues
Road to Empress I has captivated audiences globally.
Now, Road to Empress II plunges you into a gripping battle of court politics. Watch a legendary empress rise to new glory!
● 4K Cinematic Quality, Eastern Palace Aesthetics Reimagined
Filmed on lavishly built sets with 4K cinematic lighting, the story brings Eastern palaces to life: silk brocade texture, glinting golden hairpins, and a stirring traditional score. Featuring actors Kuan Hung, Evie Huang, Zeawo Yao, and Hana Lin. Sweeping scenes and nuanced performances ensure this golden age unfold right before your eyes. This is the ultimate Eastern aesthetic feast!
● From Unknown Girl to Legendary Empress, Write Your Own Story!
Ready to defy fate? Dive into the most thrilling palace power struggles ever! Rise from an unknown girl, break through rival factions, and climb to the peak of power. Think like a ruler: balance court power, plan ahead, and carve a blazing path to the throne.
● Approx.1,500 Minutes, Fully Immersed in Ruling Empress's Life
With around 1,500 minutes (I & II) of live-action content, immerse yourself in a sweeping saga of ambition and survival. Every choice triggers a chain of consequences. Twists and suspense await as you seize control and rewrite a dynasty's fate!
You decide who rises in the global popularity rankings.
● Stop Being a Spectator, Start Ruling Your Realm
A fully upgraded interactive experience: power is a battle of wits at your fingertips:
Review Memorials: With a press, witness your realm's lives—answer petitions, resolve disputes, and bring prosperity to your people.
Issue Edicts: Your imperial brush decides ministers' fate—reward merit, punish fault, and govern with wisdom.
● What Kind of Ruler Are You? Exclusive Trait Sketch Unlocked
At story's end, unlock an exclusive imperial trait sketch covering your scheming style, crisis decision-making, and methods of control. Are you the "Deadly Arsenic Trioxide"—cool, versatile, balancing power and passion? The "Romantic Datura"—loyal, ride-or-die, charging headfirst through fire? Or the "Overachiever Lurid Bolete"—ruthless, letting nothing stand in the way of ambition? Discover who you really are and share your exclusive empress profile!
About New One Studio
An independent team focused on interactive storytelling, blending Eastern culture with interactive media. In 2019, everyone who journeyed with The Invisible Guardian shared its BAFTA glory, reaffirming that great interactive storytelling can truly stay in people's hearts. Road to Empress depicts the deadly beauty of Eastern intrigue — a battlefield that tests
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