# Timelines vs Clovis

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timelines at 100% against Clovis's 50%. Timelines also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Clovis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timelines sells 21 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.

Timelines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Timelines's written reviews are positive against 50% of Clovis's.

Timelines ships an update every 3 months, Clovis every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timelines | Clovis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-war-kingdoms/id6738473404/reviews)** | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clovis-three-kingdoms/id6756759496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 511 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [YONKO ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380110383) | [Studio Zero Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589263220) |

## What reviewers say

### Timelines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-war-kingdoms/id6738473404)

Lead a medieval civilization in this turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, research, and epic battles, with options for both historical accuracy and fantasy elements. Play offline and conquer neighboring lands to expand your empire.

**Highlights:** Turn-based war strategy, Medieval civilization building, Historical and fantasy modes, Offline gameplay, Diplomacy and research, Army management and battles, Sandbox and mission modes

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite landing1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Starter pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elite landing2 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Daily tasks | $2.49 | one-time |
| Ads skip scrolls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer1 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Special offer17 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Time rewards | $4.49 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems | $10.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement7 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement8 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement11 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement13 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement16 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement14 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement15 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement20 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement18 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement17 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Premium reinforcement19 | $44.99 | one-time |


### Clovis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clovis-three-kingdoms/id6756759496)

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.

**Highlights:** Grand strategy gameplay, Three Kingdoms era setting, Economic management, Army and general training, Optional monetization, Deep strategic planning

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Imperial Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| God Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noble Bag of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timelines free?

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

### Is Clovis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timelines or Clovis?

Timelines is rated higher. Timelines averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Clovis averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Timelines or Clovis have ads?

Timelines shows ads; Clovis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timelines or Clovis?

Timelines ships an update every 3 months, and Clovis every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timelines was updated on September 9, 2026 and Clovis on September 20, 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.*