# E杀 vs 三国演义

The clearest difference is rating: 三国演义 at 4.8 against E杀's 4.0. 三国演义 also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 73%). E杀's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. E杀 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and 三国演义 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

三国演义 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 209 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of E杀's written reviews are positive against 95% of 三国演义's.

E杀 ships an update every 3 weeks, 三国演义 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E杀 | 三国演义 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id637264708/reviews) | **[4.8 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1065797110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **209** |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [义词 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/637264731) | [Hangzhou Freshtaro Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205411285) |

## What reviewers say

### E杀

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id637264708)

A single-player strategy card game set in the Three Kingdoms period. It offers a rich card-based gameplay experience with intelligent AI and various game modes, allowing for strategic battles anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Single-player strategy card game, Three Kingdoms theme, Intelligent AI, Multiple battle modes, Expansion packs, High-definition interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 【600永久积分】 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 【1200永久积分】 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 【2400永久积分】 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 【5000永久积分】 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good offline game
- 👍 Many modes and functions
- 👍 Great for learning
- 👍 Free to download
- 👍 High quality app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Poor AI logic
- 😞 Unintelligent algorithms
- 😞 Frequent crashes
- 😞 Incompatible with some devices
- 😞 Outdated UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during specific skill usage (Shen Lv Meng, Zhuge Liang)
- App crashes on iPhone X
- Lost purchased points/currency after system upgrades
- Sun Ce lord skill missing
- Zhuque Feather Fan not triggering on Tengjia soldiers

**Requested features**

- Update for Apple devices
- Add more characters
- Implement online multiplayer
- Add 'Boundary Breakthrough' as in-app purchase
- Improve AI behavior for all roles


### 三国演义

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1065797110)

Embark on an adventure in this turn-based strategy RPG set in the Three Kingdoms era. Explore maps, solve puzzles, and engage in strategic combat. Your choices influence character events and story endings.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy combat, Exploration-based map traversal, Character morality system, Recruit and develop famous generals, Multiple story endings, Brain-burning puzzle levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 元宝×60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18元礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 28元礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 元宝×350 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 68元礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 元宝×1280 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 元宝×2630 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 元宝×5068 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 元寶×8648 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Nostalgic classic game experience
- ⏱️ Good time-killer
- 🕰️ Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏳ Slow progression without purchases
- 💰 Paywall for some content

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on mission button
- Disappearing equipment and weapons
- Incorrect time zone for events

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Expanded map and story
- Improved auto-save and cloud sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E杀 free?

E杀 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 三国演义 free?

三国演义 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, E杀 or 三国演义?

三国演义 is rated higher. E杀 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while 三国演义 averages 4.8 from 209 ratings.

### Do E杀 or 三国演义 have ads?

三国演义 shows ads; E杀 does not.

### Which is updated more often, E杀 or 三国演义?

E杀 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 三国演义 monthly. Most recently, E杀 was updated on October 7, 2026 and 三国演义 on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
