Comparison

Throne vs Shipwright

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Throne

Build a medieval empire, assemble armies, and engage in real-time battles with players worldwide. Forge alliances, craft equipment, and fight for supremacy in a quest for the ancient Throne.

Highlights
  • City building and empire management
  • Assemble and command diverse troop classes
  • Real-time PvP battles
  • Create or join Orders
  • Hero equipment crafting
  • Quests and rewards
Features
Currently charting
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We welcome you to the legendary world of wise Kings, great Lords and valiant Heroes. Walk the exciting path of a city builder and warlord! Assemble an army of faithful warriors in gleaming armor. Create a powerful Order and demonstrate your might to players from all over the world. Glorious victories in bloody battles for supremacy in the Kingdom and the brutal struggle for the ancient Throne are just a small part of all the adventures that await you in the lands of fearless rulers. From the moment you begin the game, the atmosphere of a medieval town in an expansive Kingdom, courageous marches, battles and ancient riches will take you on an unforgettable journey. My Lord, your vassals are waiting for your orders! Throne: Kingdom at War is free to play. You can purchase in-game currency in exchange for real money. It gives you the ability to buy various boosts and items that will make your gaming experience more dynamic and exciting. Game features: - Access to a completely free mode - High-grade graphics and sound - Localization into multiple languages - You can create your own Order or join an existing one - Dynamic real-time battles with players from all over the world - Several troop classes to choose from: knights, spearmen, ranged, cavalry, siege, scouts - Armor, weapons and other equipment crafting for your Hero - Numerous quests and errands with valuable rewards 【PLEASE NOTE】 • We are constantly improving the app, making it better and more entertaining. You also can help us sending your feedback and suggestions. • Optional access to Photos and Videos: Used for sharing screenshots for troubleshooting (e.g., technical support). You can continue using the service without granting this access. Support: https://throne-support.plarium.com/web/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThroneKingdomAtWar Twitter: https://twitter.com/throne_plarium Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thronekingdomatwar Terms of Use: https://plarium.com/en/legal/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://company.plarium.com/en/terms/privacy-and-cookie-policy/ Privacy Requests: https://plarium-dsr.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new All the policies: https://company.plarium.com/en/legal/en/ IGRS 18+

About

Shipwright

Explore a catalog of ship blueprints, assemble fleet compositions, and analyze battle reports. Create custom tier lists to strategize your naval engagements.

Highlights
  • Browse ship blueprints
  • Build fleet compositions
  • Review battle reports
  • Create tier lists
  • Explore IL catalog
Features
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Browse the IL catalog of ship blueprints, build fleet compositions, review battle reports, create tier lists.

Screenshots

Throne4 screens
Shipwright1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shipwright at 5.0 against Throne's 4.1. Shipwright also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Throne's advantage is ratings volume (443 vs 1) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Throne sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shipwright asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shipwright holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Throne has 443 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Throne ships an update monthly, Shipwright every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Throne versus Shipwright: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThroneShipwright
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (443 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings443 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB125 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPlarium LLCThe Food App LLC

Customer experience

Throne

All ratings443 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews633 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative27.6%

Shipwright

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Throne

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to update the game on certain devices
  • Frequent disconnections and server issues
  • Disappearing purchases and lost progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved chat functionality and translation
  • More control over battles and troop management
  • Separate player rankings by kingdom
  • Ability to switch kingdoms more easily

Shipwright

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Throne

One-time10
  • $1.99 package$1.99
  • $2.99 package$2.99
  • $3.99 package$3.99
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  • $4.99 package$4.99
  • $7.99 package$7.99
  • $9.99 package$9.99
  • $19.99 package$19.99
  • $29.99 package$29.99
  • $49.99 package$49.99
  • $99.99 package$99.99
None

Shipwright

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Throne free?
Throne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shipwright free?
Shipwright is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Throne or Shipwright?
Shipwright is rated higher. Throne averages 4.1 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while Shipwright averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Throne or Shipwright have ads?
Neither Throne nor Shipwright shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Throne or Shipwright?
Throne ships an update monthly, and Shipwright every 3 days. Most recently, Throne was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shipwright on October 31, 2026.

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