# Alien Tribe 3 vs Tyrant

The clearest difference is price: Tyrant at Free against Alien Tribe 3's $0.99. Tyrant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Alien Tribe 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tyrant is free to download; Alien Tribe 3 costs $0.99 up front. Tyrant sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Alien Tribe 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tyrant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Alien Tribe 3's written reviews are positive against 96% of Tyrant's.

Alien Tribe 3 ships an update fortnightly, Tyrant every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Tribe 3 | Tyrant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-tribe-3-rts/id1206876323/reviews) | **[5.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyrant-mobile-strategy/id6756220524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 94 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ukando Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/396654884) | [Anthony Laurio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857664533) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Tribe 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-tribe-3-rts/id1206876323)

Lead a stranded tribe to rebuild their civilization in a new galaxy. Explore unknown systems, build a vital energy network, and research new technologies to defend against hostile alien forces. Command your fleet in real-time to survive and secure your future.

**Highlights:** Real-time 4X strategy, Galactic energy network, Card-based technology system, Planet colonization, Fleet control, Resource management

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tyrant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyrant-mobile-strategy/id6756220524)

Build a medieval kingdom, collect and level up unique heroes, and engage in strategic combat. Conquer territories, raid dungeons, and form alliances with other players in a persistent online world.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade a kingdom across 25 levels, Collect and level up 13 unique heroes, Engage in 3v3 hero arena battles, Raid turn-based dungeons, Conquer 20 points of interest, Form guilds and engage in warfare, Real-time chat for coordination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | per month |
| Name Change | $0.99 | one-time |
| Teleport Scroll | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shield Charge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Obsidian Dominon Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Verdant Crown Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crimson Warband Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Crowns | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Crowns | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Tribe 3 free?

Alien Tribe 3 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tyrant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Tribe 3 or Tyrant?

Tyrant is rated higher. Alien Tribe 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Tyrant averages 5.0 from 59 ratings.

### Do Alien Tribe 3 or Tyrant have ads?

Neither Alien Tribe 3 nor Tyrant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Tribe 3 or Tyrant?

Alien Tribe 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Tyrant every 5 days. Most recently, Alien Tribe 3 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tyrant 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.*
