# Uncharted Waters Origin vs Three Kingdoms Tempest

The clearest difference is rating: Three Kingdoms Tempest at 4.7 against Uncharted Waters Origin's 4.0. Three Kingdoms Tempest also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (66% vs 52%). Uncharted Waters Origin's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Uncharted Waters Origin sells 88 one-off in-app purchases and Three Kingdoms Tempest sells 33 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Three Kingdoms Tempest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 151 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Uncharted Waters Origin's written reviews are positive against 66% of Three Kingdoms Tempest's.

Uncharted Waters Origin ships an update monthly, Three Kingdoms Tempest weekly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Uncharted Waters Origin | Three Kingdoms Tempest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uncharted-waters-origin/id1660850121/reviews) | **[4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-kingdoms-tempest/id6475353695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.7 GB | 611 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LINE Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/447309128) | [kikike Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400116388) |

## What reviewers say

### Uncharted Waters Origin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uncharted-waters-origin/id1660850121)

Embark on a grand adventure in the 16th century, sailing across a vast, realistic open world. Engage in thrilling naval combat, strategic trading, and exploration. Collect historical figures and create your own epic chronicles in this immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic open-world exploration, Naval combat and strategy, Real-time trade system, Historical figures and campaigns, High-quality 3D graphics, Immersive soundtrack and voice acting

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

**In-app purchases (88)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Company LV 20 Celebration Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Sweet Ticket Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Voyage Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Voyage Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Voyage Package 3 | $2.69 | one-time |
| Full Moon Draw Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Blue Wave Coin Deal Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Peace Chest Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fall Festival Promotion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| KR 3rd Ann. Celeb. Appellation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sun Part Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spring Scent Part Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Voyage Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem 454 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mate Ticket (10 day) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Garden Shears Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Day Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Voyage Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| General Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mate Promotion Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Voyage Package 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Mate Chest | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Item Chest | $5.99 | one-time |
| Blue Sea Festival Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Daily Contract Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rose Garden Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golden Daily Contract Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starlight Repel Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| 4th Anniv. Red Gem Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sun Daily Contract Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Wave Daily Contract Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mo. of May Daily Contract Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spr Scent Daily Contract Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring Scent Part Package 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring Daily Contract Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Global Launch 2nd Anniv Pack 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Winter Voyage Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pet: Luna | $8.99 | one-time |
| Early Summer Package 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Redgem 910 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem 910+910 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tew Redeem Privilege | $10.99 | one-time |
| Black Horn Privilege | $10.99 | one-time |
| Hunter's Flag Spear Privilege | $10.99 | one-time |
| Month of May Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| White Day Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Part Request Selection Voucher | $10.99 | one-time |
| Full Moon Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Starlight Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fleet Growth Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Paid Mate Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Superior Mate Ticket (10 day) | $21.99 | one-time |
| Superior Item Ticket (10 day) | $21.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem (28 day) | $21.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year Contract Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Acceleration Package | $21.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks Cannon Pass | $21.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem 2100 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem 2100+2100 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Level Up Package I | $27.99 | one-time |
| Moon Rabbit's Mate Gift PK | $27.99 | one-time |
| Chance Sea Meet Pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| Peaceful Contract Package | $27.99 | one-time |
| Starlight Complete Package | $30.99 | one-time |
| Day 14 Large Common Blueprint | $32.99 | one-time |
| Grade 24 Build Request Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Spring Special Contract Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Spring Special Promotion Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Transcendence Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| General Package 3 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Company LV 45 Celebration Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Early Summer Package 2 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Piyale Pasha Step-up 2 | $35.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem 4300 | $46.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem 4300+4300 | $46.99 | one-time |
| Mate Growth Pass | $54.00 | one-time |
| Sun Enhance Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Wave Chest Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Goodies Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Day Chocolate Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Pouch Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| New Year SP Contract Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Voyage Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Special Blue Sky Package | $64.99 | one-time |
| Admiral Peter I Package | $64.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Acceleration Pack | $94.99 | one-time |
| SP Massive Ship Material Pack | $94.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem 9250 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Three Kingdoms Tempest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-kingdoms-tempest/id6475353695)

Lead legendary heroes through epic battles to conquer the world. Strategically deploy warriors, collect powerful treasures, and build your forces to defeat warlords and become the supreme ruler. Engage in various challenges and raids to earn rewards and expand your kingdom.

**Highlights:** Unite the world with heroes, Collect and grow warriors, Strategic unit deployment, Collect powerful treasures, Expand your kingdom, Participate in challenges and raids

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Every Day Saving Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ingame Event 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spending Power Stage 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Every Day Growth Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rapid Drill Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Upgrade Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Every Day Bugle Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Currency Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Bugle Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Growth Pack III | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Growth Pack I | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Growth Pack II | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rapid Drill Pack3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Summon Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ingame Event 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 4 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Growth Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Rapid Drill Pack 5 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Relic Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 5 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Relic Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Warrior Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 6 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Jewel 6 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 7 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Uncharted Waters Origin free?

Uncharted Waters Origin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Three Kingdoms Tempest free?

Three Kingdoms Tempest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Uncharted Waters Origin or Three Kingdoms Tempest?

Three Kingdoms Tempest is rated higher. Uncharted Waters Origin averages 4.0 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Three Kingdoms Tempest averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.

### Do Uncharted Waters Origin or Three Kingdoms Tempest have ads?

Three Kingdoms Tempest shows ads; Uncharted Waters Origin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Uncharted Waters Origin or Three Kingdoms Tempest?

Uncharted Waters Origin ships an update monthly, and Three Kingdoms Tempest weekly. Most recently, Uncharted Waters Origin was updated on September 28, 2026 and Three Kingdoms Tempest on September 28, 2026.

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