Road to Empress: iPhone vs Android
Road to Empress by Sixjoy Hong Kong Limited is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Games › Casual PaidRoad to Empress at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-23. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A premium interactive live-action drama game where players navigate Eastern palace intrigue and power struggles through choice-driven narratives, targeting fans of cinematic storytelling and historical simulation. The app is performing strongly in paid casual categories across key markets including South Korea, Canada, and Indonesia, while also ranking highly in the Simulation category in South Korea and Germany.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | – | – |
| 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 | 600 Eggs | |
| 10 | Road to Empress I subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
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 54 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the immersive live-action cinematic experience, high-quality visuals, and engaging branching storylines that resemble Chinese historical dramas. However, a minority of reviews highlight significant issues with pay-to-play mechanics, technical bugs preventing game launch after purchases, and dissatisfaction with specific sequel content.
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 iPhone
Road to Empress is #3 in Games › Casual Paid in France and charting in 13 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 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, 2026-10-23. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A premium interactive live-action drama game where players navigate Eastern palace intrigue and power struggles through choice-driven narratives, targeting fans of cinematic storytelling and historical simulation. The app is performing strongly in paid casual categories across key markets including South Korea, Canada, and Indonesia, while also ranking highly in the Simulation category in South Korea and Germany.
Similar apps: Bandersnatch, Late Shift, Her Story
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 | 600 Eggs | |
| 10 | Road to Empress I subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| France | Games › CasualPaid | #3 |
 South Korea | Games › CasualPaid | #4 |
 United States | Games › CasualPaid | #24 |
| South Korea | GamesPaid | #24 |
 United Kingdom | Games › CasualPaid | #11 |
| South Korea | All AppsPaid | #44 |
| South Korea | Games › SimulationPaid | #12 |
| United States | Games › SimulationPaid | #76 |
 Germany | Games › CasualPaid | #29 |
| France | Games › SimulationPaid | #21 |
 Japan | Games › CasualPaid | #60 |
| United Kingdom | Games › SimulationPaid | #38 |
 Thailand | GamesPaid | #18 |
 Italy | Games › CasualPaid | #17 |
| Thailand | All AppsPaid | #28 |
| France | GamesPaid | #97 |
 Indonesia | Games › CasualPaid | #14 |
 Canada | Games › CasualPaid | #39 |
| Indonesia | GamesPaid | #120 |
| Canada | Games › SimulationPaid | #90 |
 Malaysia | All AppsPaid | #72 |
| Australia | Games › CasualPaid | #110 |
| Indonesia | Games › SimulationPaid | #72 |
| Malaysia | GamesPaid | #71 |
 United Arab Emirates | Games › CasualPaid | #155 |
Apps near Road to Empress on the chart
Games › Casual Paid, around #3.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Road to Empress
From the 54 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the immersive live-action cinematic experience, high-quality visuals, and engaging branching storylines that resemble Chinese historical dramas. However, a minority of reviews highlight significant issues with pay-to-play mechanics, technical bugs preventing game launch after purchases, and dissatisfaction with specific sequel content.
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
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Road to Empress Android
Road to Empress is #145 in Games › Casual Grossing on Google Play in South Korea and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Games › Casual GrossingRoad 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 | 600 Eggs | |
| 10 | Road to Empress I subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Games › CasualGrossing | #145 |
Apps near Road to Empress on the chart
Games › Casual Grossing, around #145.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
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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