# Ce Ma vs Potion Permit

Ce Ma and Potion Permit both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Ce Ma's written reviews are positive against 40% of Potion Permit's. Ce Ma also leads on price (Free vs $6.99). Potion Permit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (548 vs 23). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Ce Ma is free to download; Potion Permit costs $6.99 up front. Ce Ma sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Potion Permit asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Ce Ma against 4.4 for Potion Permit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion Permit has 548 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Ce Ma's written reviews are positive against 40% of Potion Permit's.

Ce Ma ships an update every 6 weeks, Potion Permit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ce Ma | Potion Permit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce-ma-three-kingdoms-td/id1104158404/reviews)** | [4.4 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **548** |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 40.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 256 MB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Xinline Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/514191600) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Ce Ma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce-ma-three-kingdoms-td/id1104158404)

Engage in a thrilling action tower defense game set in a fantasy Three Kingdoms era. Defend against invading monsters using strategic hero placement and powerful abilities. Experience diverse game modes, from story campaigns to competitive multiplayer battles.

**Highlights:** Realistic Three Kingdoms tower defense, Hero-based micro-control combat, Diverse arrow tower tactics, 1v1 player versus player battles, Cooperative boss raids, Endless dungeon modes, Roguelike gameplay elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Game Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元大礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Game Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Value Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 游戏币350 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25元大礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 45元大礼包 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800 Game Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Game Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season Event Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Game Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Game Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 8500 Game Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique tower defense mechanics
- 🎮 Fun three-kingdom theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play users
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during battles
- Inability to update or download resources
- Crashes when certain heroes appear

**Requested features**

- More hero and tower variety
- Improved rewards and progression for free players
- Optimized performance on older devices
- Multiplayer and PvP modes


### Potion Permit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964)

Step into the role of a chemist tasked with healing a town that distrusts modern medicine. Diagnose illnesses, gather ingredients, and brew potions to cure the townsfolk. Build relationships, upgrade the town, and live the life of an apothecary in a charming, colorful world.

**Highlights:** Diagnose and cure illnesses, Gather ingredients and brew potions, Upgrade buildings and expand areas, Build relationships with townsfolk, Find love with a sweetheart, Team up with a loyal dog

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great atmosphere and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎨 Enjoyable story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 UI/UX problems on mobile devices
- ⏱️ Lack of frequent autosave

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit certain menus
- Fishing mini-game not functioning properly
- Potion quests not triggering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for player character
- Implement a manual save feature
- Improve performance and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ce Ma free?

Ce Ma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Potion Permit free?

Potion Permit costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ce Ma or Potion Permit?

Ce Ma is rated higher. Ce Ma averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Potion Permit averages 4.4 from 548 ratings.

### Do Ce Ma or Potion Permit have ads?

Neither Ce Ma nor Potion Permit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ce Ma or Potion Permit?

Ce Ma ships an update every 6 weeks, and Potion Permit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ce Ma was updated on October 21, 2026 and Potion Permit on October 22, 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.*