Comparison

Tri vs Alien Tribe 3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Tri

Experience the thrill of a paddle wheel game with this electronic simulation. Bet on numbers across three independently randomized rings for higher payouts. Enjoy a unique gambling experience with a focus on anticipation and catharsis.

Highlights
  • Electronic paddle wheel simulation
  • Three independently randomized rings
  • Higher payouts for multi-ring combinations
  • Sequential number array for tracking
  • Virtual chips and lotto slip wagering
  • Credit banking and setup area
Features
Currently charting
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History of Wheel Games Fate, fortunes and misfortunes, were determined by gaming wheels going back probably over two thousand years. Wheel of Fortune or Rota Fortunae was an early symbol of fate. Roman Legion soldiers turned over their chariots and bet on the outcomes of spinning their wheels. Early wheels were paddle wheels and it wasn’t until the late 17th or early 18th century that Roulette (“little wheel”) was introduced. While Roulette did take off across casinos in Europe and the Americas, paddle wheels continue to be played in some casinos. Value of Paddle Wheel Games Paddle wheels display their spin vertically so players can easily observe their selected wagers revolving increasingly slower as the wheel decelerates. Watching their fate as it slowly rises as a possible winner only to have it click, click ..... click – Darn – almost! Our wheels move players who often begin to stand as their luck seems likely – and then, if it passes, they throw themselves into the chair with disappointment. Other games do not provide that level of anticipation, expectation and then........ah, shucks or YES! Keno merely flashes numbers. Dice are very fast. With cards, while they do have some anticipation as they associate with other cards in a pattern, they do not quite deliver the same level of catharsis. This Edition of Tri-Wheel® Tri-Wheel is an electronic paddle wheel game similar to that legally wagered in Minnesota since 1987 with a few exceptions. This electronic edition is configured for a 90% payout. Each of the three rings have independent randomization allowing a player with the multi-ring combination to select a number in each of at least two of the rings and should they both hit in one coordinated spin, the payout is higher than one finds on the mechanical edition where the rings are not independently spun. The numbers on this wheel are arrayed sequentially to allow for better tracking of your wagers. For “odd” and “even” wagers (applying only to the blue ring) we have four red “H” (meaning “house”) designated numbers upon which both odd and even lose. This amusement edition of the Tri-Wheel provides some notion of what an electronic wheel game might be like. Wagering would be on a touch-sensitive multi-player table using virtual chips or through a lotto like slip that registers all of the wagers a player might wish to make for each spin. As a player may bank up as many credits or units as you wish in the Bank & Setup area. You can use a two-digit, hence not too secure, code as an impediment to changing the balance in the bank. Thus, you can have a little competition with others to see who lasts the longest or finishes with the most credits in a given period of time. Wagering on multi-ring combinations is accomplished by first touching the “multi-ring combination” bar and then dialing up or down to the number in each ring – a blank means you are not betting that particular ring. Wagering on exact numbers requires that you touch the “single numbers” bar and then tap the different numbers on the wheel that you wish to bet. The more you tap on a number the more units wagered. Wagering on “Odd” or “Even” can be done by tapping either the “Odd” or “Even” as many times as the units you wish to wager. Remember that “Odd” and “Even” applies only to the blue ring of the wheel and both lose if one of the dreaded “H” designated numbers is indicated as winning. In selecting your numbers, the “win history” shows a wheel diagram for each ring with the quantity of hits and the percentage for each segment of the wheel. Aiding in your development of wagering strategies you may create up to 10 multi- wager bet configurations and check how well those configurations perform over the past up to 1,000 spins. More information is available at: http://www.wheelgames.app and http://www.triwheel.com Tri-Wheel® is a registered trademark and trade dress owned by Gaming Studio, Inc., Fargo, North Dakota.

About

Alien Tribe 3

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
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The sequel to the real-time strategy classic Alien Tribe 2, which reached the Top 10 in more than 25 countries. Explore a distant galaxy. Colonize new worlds. Research ancient technologies. Connect entire star systems into a unique energy network. It all started with one unforgettable night: After escaping Maloc territory, the Fifo threw the biggest party in their history aboard their ark ship – and, for obvious reasons, didn't invite the autopilot. Big mistake. The autopilot, a hopelessly outdated shipboard AI that had served the Fifo faithfully for centuries, finally had enough. Before sunrise, it beamed the entire tribe onto an unknown planet in a distant galaxy. The Fifo woke up with no ship, no way home – and one legendary hangover. And things only got worse: The ruthless Maloc have picked up their trail again – presumably tipped off by the autopilot out of revenge. And the new galaxy is home to the Kytar: cute to look at, but anything but harmless. The autopilot has given the Fifo a nearly impossible task: Colonize every star system and connect them all into one energy network – then it will return. Provided they promise to invite it to the next party. Now it's up to you. EXPLORE A DISTANT GALAXY Send research ships into unknown star systems. Discover anomalies, investigate ancient wrecks, and uncover resource-rich asteroids. Every game takes place across newly generated star systems – no two are alike. BUILD YOUR ENERGY NETWORK Your energy network is at the heart of Alien Tribe 3. Connect solar power plants, planets, and defensive installations into a galactic power grid – the backbone of your entire infrastructure. If a connection breaks, everything downstream loses power. Plan carefully and defend every link. EXPAND YOUR EMPIRE Colonize planets, build mining stations, research centers, repair stations, and defensive installations. Secure resources and create an economy that can keep running even under constant pressure. RESEARCH AND ADAPT Expand your capabilities with a dynamic, card-based research system featuring around 25 technologies. Every decision comes at a cost: Will you focus on military strength, science, or your economy? Every game plays out differently. COMMAND YOUR FLEET Command harvesters, construction ships, research vessels, colony ships, and combat ships in real time. Each ship class has its own role. FACE THE MALOC Maloc attack waves strike from different directions and grow stronger over time. Build defense platforms, secure chokepoints, and decide when expansion matters more than defense. PREMIUM, OFFLINE, FAIR Buy once. Play forever. No ads. No in-app purchases. No pay-to-win. Fully playable offline – on a plane, on a train, or from your couch. FEATURES • Real-time strategy with 4X elements: exploration, expansion, research, and combat • A galactic energy network at the heart of every strategic decision • Card-based research system with around 25 technologies • Procedurally generated star systems – every game is different • More than 15 buildable stations and ships for economy, research, and defense • Specialized ship classes with distinct roles • Premium game: fully offline, no ads, no in-app purchases • Optimized for iPhone and iPad The galaxy is waiting. Build your energy network. Save the Fifo tribe.

Screenshots

Tri4 screens
Alien Tribe 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alien Tribe 3 at fortnightly against Tri's every 47 months. Alien Tribe 3 also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). Tri's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tri costs $0.99 and Alien Tribe 3 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tri holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Tribe 3 has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tri's written reviews are positive against 87% of Alien Tribe 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tri ships an update every 47 months, Alien Tribe 3 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Tri versus Alien Tribe 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriAlien Tribe 3
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better86.7% of reviews
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#132 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB94 MB
Age rating17++12
DeveloperGaming Studio, Inc.Ukando Software

Customer experience

Tri

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alien Tribe 3

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

None

Tri

No in-app purchases

None

Alien Tribe 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tri free?
Tri costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alien Tribe 3 free?
Alien Tribe 3 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tri or Alien Tribe 3?
Tri is rated higher. Tri averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alien Tribe 3 averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do Tri or Alien Tribe 3 have ads?
Neither Tri nor Alien Tribe 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tri or Alien Tribe 3?
Tri ships an update every 47 months, and Alien Tribe 3 fortnightly. Most recently, Tri was updated on November 1, 2026 and Alien Tribe 3 on November 1, 2026.

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