# Ce Ma vs X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ce Ma at 95% against X's 41%. X's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 23) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ce Ma sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and X sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 2.4K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Ce Ma's written reviews are positive against 41% of X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ce Ma ships an update every 6 weeks, X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ce Ma | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce-ma-three-kingdoms-td/id1104158404/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-samkok/id6502480712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 41.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Xinline Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/514191600) | [Watt Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604321544) |

## 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


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-samkok/id6502480712)

Experience a unique Three Kingdoms fantasy with mecha battles and strategic card RPG gameplay. Collect heroes, train beasts, and engage in idle leveling to conquer the warring states. Enjoy generous in-game rewards and flexible combat strategies.

**Highlights:** Three Kingdoms mecha card RPG, Idle leveling, Hero collection, Mecha battles, Beast training, Generous giveaways

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack ⅩⅢ | $0.29 | one-time |
| Pack ⅩⅣ | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅰ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅱ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅲ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅳ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅴ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅵ | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅶ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅷ | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅸ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ⅹ | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack ⅩⅠ | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack ⅩⅡ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Engaging and enjoyable experience
- 💡 Unique mecha-themed characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Significant lag and performance problems
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🚫 Misleading advertising about free rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access account
- Incorrect or missing in-game content compared to advertisements
- Glitches and bugs during gameplay and menus

**Requested features**

- More character customization options
- Improved server stability and reduced lag
- Increased free-to-play rewards and less pay-to-win elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ce Ma free?

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

### Is X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ce Ma or X?

X is rated higher. Ce Ma averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while X averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Ce Ma or X have ads?

Neither Ce Ma nor X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ce Ma or X?

Ce Ma ships an update every 6 weeks, and X fortnightly. Most recently, Ce Ma was updated on November 1, 2026 and X on October 30, 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.*