Shogun AoD vs Clovis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shogun AoD
Command samurai armies and conquer feudal Japan in this turn-based strategy game. Build your dynasty, manage resources, and engage in military, economic, and diplomatic clashes to secure your empire.
- Command samurai armies
- Conquer feudal Japan
- Turn-based strategy
- Dynasty management
- Military, economic, and diplomatic clashes
- Recruit legendary warriors and import weapons
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The era of the Shogun has begun. Pull out your katana and command your samurai on the battlefield to conquer feudal Japan. Japan 1192. Numerous clans are at war to gain supremacy. Thanks to the growing power of your dynasty at the helm of your clan, you managed to gain the emperor 's admiration and be named Shogun. The enemy Daimyo prepare to challenge your samurai in battle with their armies. War looms. Empower your armies by enlisting legendary samurai, hiring fearsome ronin and warrior monks, and importing deadly arquebuses from Europeans. Master the art of war by becoming a battlefield strategist. Survive the betrayals and internal conflicts that will put your dynasty at risk by enlisting spies and ronin. Defend yourself from enemy ninjas by learning the art of Kendo with your katana. Step into the shoes of a Daimyo clan leader, and through military, economic, and diplomatic clashes let your shogunate and dynasty thrive until 1868. Secure a long-lasting empire by educating your ronin to follow the Bushido (the way of the warrior) and preparing them to become feared and respected samurai, ready to succeed you to the title of Shogun until the last samurai, heir to your dynasty, conquers all of Japan. This epic game about samurai perfectly mixes different types of game: war games, turn-based strategy, management games, RPGs.
Clovis
Engage in deep strategic gameplay set in ancient China's Three Kingdoms era. Conquer China, manage your economy, and train generals to outwit cunning enemies. Enjoy a free-to-play experience with optional, minimal monetization.
- Grand strategy gameplay
- Three Kingdoms era setting
- Economic management
- Army and general training
- Optional monetization
- Deep strategic planning
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Welcome to Clovis - Three Kingdoms! The Grand Strategy game set in the era of the Chinese Three Kingdoms, made by the solo dev of Clovis, Aerilys! Come for the setting, stay for the deep strategic gameplay! Play as a ruler in the famous Three Kingdoms Era, and conquer China to bring order to your kingdom! You will have to use strategy and long-term planning if you hope to win over your cunning enemies! Will you fight honorably on the battlefield with warriors such as Guan Yu, or use cunning tactics like the famous Cao Cao? It's up to you! Build up your economy to pay for your army, and make sure to keep your lords happy to prevent assassination attempts. Pick your army leaders, and train your generals to make them more deadly than ever on the battlefield! Clovis - Three Kingdoms is free to play, and does not include any ads! It's also without any of the usual free-to-play shenanigans, such as timers or expensive boosters! The monetization is 100% optional, and kept to a minimum, so you can enjoy the game, even for free! Clovis - Three Kingdoms will continue to evolve over time, so please, send me your feedback by email from the game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Clovis at 4.6 against Shogun AoD's 4.0. Clovis also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Shogun AoD sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Clovis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Clovis holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Shogun AoD's written reviews are positive against 50% of Clovis's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shogun AoD | Clovis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (20 ratings) | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RoboBot Studio | Studio Zero Incorporated |
Customer experience
Shogun AoD
Clovis
In-app purchases
Shogun AoD
- 500 XP$0.99
- Common Seal of the Realm$0.99
- Common Chest$0.99
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- 1000 XP$1.99
- Removes advertising$1.99
- 2000 XP$2.99
- Rare Seal of the Realm$2.99
- Epic Chest$2.99
- 5000 XP$3.99
- Legendary Chest$3.99
- Epic Seal of the Realm$3.99
- Legendary Seal of the Realm$5.99
- 10000 XP$6.99
- 20000 XP$10.99
- 100000 XP$33.99
Clovis
- Imperial Subscription7 Days trial$1.497 Days
- God Mode$4.99
- Noble Bag of Diamonds$4.99









