Alkym vs AD3000
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alkym
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Test your skills by overcoming the challenges that arise at different levels of the game
AD3000
Engage in interstellar conquest or embark on a solo space odyssey. Build empires, research technologies, and design starships in a strategic mode, or freely explore a vast galaxy, trade, and complete missions in an adventure mode.
- 4X Strategy Mode
- Space Adventure Mode
- Civilization building
- Ship design
- Resource management
- Exploration and missions
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Two classic space strategy experiences in one game. Build a galactic empire in Empire Mode, or captain your own starship in Captain Mode. Whether you enjoy deep 4X strategy or open-world space adventures, AD3000 brings both experiences together in a game designed specifically for mobile devices. Empire Mode Lead an interstellar civilization from a single colony to a galaxy-spanning empire. * Explore a vast procedurally generated galaxy * Colonize new worlds * Research advanced technologies * Design and command powerful fleets * Negotiate diplomacy with rival empires * Wage strategic wars and conquer the galaxy * Compete against challenging AI opponents Captain Mode Begin with a single starship and forge your own path among the stars. * Freely explore the galaxy * Trade goods between star systems * Complete missions for rewards * Upgrade and customize your ship * Battle pirates and hostile fleets * Discover hidden worlds and secrets * Build your reputation through your choices Features * Two complete space strategy experiences in one app * Deep turn-based 4X strategy * Open-world space exploration and trading * Offline single-player gameplay * Optimized for phones and tablets * Fast, intuitive controls designed for touch * Intelligent AI opponents * Endless replayability Whether you prefer commanding an empire or piloting a lone starship, AD3000 offers hours of strategic gameplay in a rich science-fiction universe. Command an empire. Fly a starship. Shape the future of the galaxy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AD3000 at Free against Alkym's $1.99. Alkym's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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
AD3000 is free to download; Alkym costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alkym | AD3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 213 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | camilo arcila | Jianfeng Wu |
In-app purchases
Alkym
No in-app purchases
AD3000
No in-app purchases
