# 乱世曹操传 vs Gang Start

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gang Start at fortnightly against 乱世曹操传's every 5 weeks. 乱世曹操传's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 乱世曹操传 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Gang Start sells 40 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

乱世曹操传 ships an update every 5 weeks, Gang Start fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 乱世曹操传 | Gang Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg/id1333450953/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **254** | — |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Freshtaro Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205411285) | [Tzu-Chin Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/913188359) |

## What reviewers say

### 乱世曹操传

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg/id1333450953)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure through the Three Kingdoms period, following the life of Cao Cao. Experience historical battles, explore a vast world, and make strategic decisions that shape the narrative. Discover hidden treasures and challenge legendary generals in this classic turn-based strategy game.

**Highlights:** Classic turn-based RPG combat, Multiple branching storylines, Exploration with weather system, Strategic troop deployment, Conquer cities and unify the land, Integration of Chinese mythology

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60元宝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 支持礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 助力礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300元宝 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30元月卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 强力礼包 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 初级将帖包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1090元宝 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 高级将帖包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 中级将帖包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 超级将帖包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6680元宝 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 神将培养包 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Gang Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gang-start/id1581728298)

A casual puzzle game with a refreshing card-matching mechanic for stress relief. Features character development and ongoing content updates. Designed for quick, enjoyable play sessions.

**Highlights:** Card matching puzzle gameplay, Stress-relieving mechanics, Character development system, Regular content updates, Casual and relaxing play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 幸福咖波小禮包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 小福吉禮包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 美味的年夜菜 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 去年的年夜菜 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 假日優惠包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 財富的小祝福 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 新吉拉拉 I | $1.99 | one-time |
| 一咪咪鑽鑽（首購） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 新玩家超值禮包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 貪食咖波禮包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 冒險者雜誌 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 高級禮物證 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 小吉拉補給站 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 掃蕩卷補充包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 一小搓鑽鑽（首購） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 財富的大祝福 | $7.99 | one-time |
| SSR福吉禮包。寅 | $7.99 | one-time |
| SSR福吉禮包。丑 | $7.99 | one-time |
| SSR福吉禮包。卯 | $7.99 | one-time |
| SSR福吉禮包。辰 | $7.99 | one-time |
| SSR福吉禮包。巳 | $7.99 | one-time |
| SSR福吉禮包。午 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 260鑽石-一次限定 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 一小袋鑽鑽（首購） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 自由商會月刊 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 吉品牛排套組 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 上位劍職突破禮包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 上位弓職突破禮包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 上位牧職突破禮包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 610鑽石-一次限定 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 咖波好優惠禮包 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 雙手無法掌握鑽鑽（首購） | $19.99 | one-time |
| 超級咖波大哥禮包 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 超級新年大吉禮包 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1500鑽石-一次限定 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 淹沒小熊貓的鑽鑽（首購） | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2600鑽石-一次限定 | $74.99 | one-time |
| 疊得比長頸鹿高的鑽鑽 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 只有今月限定鑽鑽 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 疊得比長頸鹿高的鑽鑽（首購） | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 乱世曹操传 free?

乱世曹操传 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gang Start free?

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

### Do 乱世曹操传 or Gang Start have ads?

Both 乱世曹操传 and Gang Start show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 乱世曹操传 or Gang Start?

乱世曹操传 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gang Start fortnightly. Most recently, 乱世曹操传 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gang Start on October 13, 2026.

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