Comparison

Checkmate Clash vs Samkok Legends:TD

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

Head to head
About

Checkmate Clash

Assemble a powerful army of diverse units and build strategic decks to outwit opponents in a fantasy realm. Engage in ranked battles, team challenges, and daily missions to restore a broken world and claim victory.

Highlights
  • Build flexible decks with unique strategies
  • Recruit Orcs, Undead, Dragons, and more
  • Engage in ranked Arena battles
  • Complete daily missions for rewards
  • Team up for challenging dungeons
  • Fair play based on skill, not level gaps
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Darkness has shattered the world. A shadow storm broke the ancient peace, and the fall of the Arcane Core fueled chaos among races. Now, a Dark Overlord rises from the depths. As a powerful Lord, you must rebuild this broken realm. Choose your class, recruit mighty allies—Orcs, Undead, Dragons—and lead your army to victory. Fight solo or team up with others to conquer the battlefield, restore honor, and defeat the darkness. The fate of the world is in your hands. Choose your class, build flexible decks with unique strategies, train powerful followers, and form your ultimate team. Challenge rivals in a land of sword and sorcery—fight your way to the top and claim your glory! [Ranked Battles – Glory Awaits at the Top] Enter the fierce Arena of ranked competition! Climb the ladder each season by defeating global challengers and rising through the ranks. Earn prestigious rewards and rare resources based on your final standing. Prove yourself as a legendary champion and show the world what true power looks like! [Daily Logins – Free Rewards Nonstop] Worried about running out of resources? Just log in every day to claim generous rewards—gold, gems, follower cards, and more! Complete daily missions and stay active to earn even more. With tons of free resources, you’ll grow faster, unlock powerful followers and items with ease, and enjoy fresh rewards every single day! [Endless Strategies – Outsmart and Outplay] Rush, defend, or outlast—build your own playstyle with highly flexible deck combinations. Every follower and skill counts in battle. Plan your moves, react with precision, and turn the tide with clever tactics. Discover thrilling comebacks and limitless strategic possibilities in every match! [Summon Servants – Build Your Legendary Roster] Orcs, Undead, Dragons, Dwarves, Minotaurs, Elves, and Empire servants—dozens of powerful servants await your command. Unlock and train units from every faction to forge your unstoppable army. Each servant comes with unique abilities and traits—master the synergies and rise as the ultimate Lord! [Fair Play – Strength Reigns Supreme] Here, there’s no need to worry about level or card gaps—only your true strength matters! Every battle is decided by your deck composition and strategic use of resources. No matter how strong your opponent is, victory depends entirely on your skill! In this fair environment, you can showcase your tactical brilliance and wisdom, challenge yourself, and claim the glory that’s rightfully yours! [Team Challenges – Share the Spoils of Victory] Invite friends or match randomly to form a team and tackle dungeons together! Challenge yourself with Normal, Hard, and Inferno difficulty levels—higher difficulty, greater rewards. With teamwork and synergy, claim bountiful loot and share in the glory! Join the Magical World Now and Experience the Ultimate Clash of Strategy and Power!

About

Samkok Legends:TD

Lead epic battles in this Three Kingdoms-themed tower defense game. Deploy heroes, unleash combo skills, and strategize your way through over 1,000 maps. Enjoy idle gameplay with the option for manual skill control and a risk-free hero rebirth system.

Highlights
  • Idle tower defense gameplay
  • Over 1,000 maps
  • Hero combo skills
  • Risk-free hero rebirth
  • Celestial Tower and PvP modes
  • Auto-battle with manual skill control
Features
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Get the legendary General Zhao Yun and Lv Bu for FREE! Start your Three Kingdoms TD adventure! Use your fingertips to lead epic battles! Game Features ◆ Easy-to-Learn Idle TD with over 1,000 maps Pre-deploy formations and watch real-time tower defense unfold! Combine different hero teams and defense plans to tackle stages with changing elements. Perfect for both casual play and hardcore strategists! ◆ Hero Combo Skills to Dominate Battles Turn the tide with Allied Ultimate Skills! Unleash devastating combo attacks like "Thunderous Annihilation" when specific generals team up. No micromanagement needed—victory hinges on your tactical timing and synergy! ◆ Risk-Free Hero Rebirth System Engage in experimentation without restrictions. Reset any general to reclaim 100% upgrade resources and rebuild dream teams. Combine iconic Three Kingdoms heroes like Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan. Develop strong strategies with them that they can't beat. ◆ Endless Challenges & Bountiful Rewards Climb the Celestial Tower, raid exclusive dungeons, and dominate PvP arenas! Get great loot in various modes that help you on your quest in the Three Kingdoms. Why Players Love It Q-style visuals meet cinematic skill animations. Dual-ultimate mechanics for strategic depth. Auto-battle convenience with manual skill control. Daily login rewards and limited-time events

Screenshots

Checkmate Clash4 screens
Samkok Legends:TD4 screens

Verdict

The call

Checkmate Clash and Samkok Legends:TD both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Checkmate Clash's written reviews are positive against 47% of Samkok Legends:TD's. Checkmate Clash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Checkmate Clash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Samkok Legends:TD sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Checkmate Clash against 4.7 for Samkok Legends:TD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 220 and 167 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Checkmate Clash's written reviews are positive against 47% of Samkok Legends:TD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkmate Clash ships an update every 11 days, Samkok Legends:TD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Checkmate Clash versus Samkok Legends:TD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckmate ClashSamkok Legends:TD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (220 ratings) — better4.7 (167 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings220 — better167
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size504 MB938 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperWONDERFUL CASTLE LIMITEDLUCKY CAT ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Checkmate Clash

All ratings220 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.7%

Samkok Legends:TD

All ratings167 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

Checkmate Clash

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

1 request
  • Dark mode option

Samkok Legends:TD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Checkmate Clash

One-time11
  • Pack 1$0.99
  • Pack 8$1.99
  • Pack 9$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Pack 2$4.99
  • Pack 10$9.99
  • Pack 3$14.99
  • Pack 11$19.99
  • Pack 12$25.99
  • Pack 4$29.99
  • Pack 5$49.99
  • Pack 6$99.99
11 purchases

Samkok Legends:TD

One-time11
  • $0.99 Gift$0.99
  • $1.99 Gift$1.99
  • $4.99 Gift$4.99
Show 8 more
  • $9.99 Gift$9.99
  • $14.99 Gift$14.99
  • $19.99 Gift$19.99
  • $23.99 Gift$23.99
  • $29.99 Gift$29.99
  • $46.99 Gift$46.99
  • $49.99 Gift$49.99
  • $99.99 Gift$99.99

Questions

Is Checkmate Clash free?
Checkmate Clash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samkok Legends:TD free?
Samkok Legends:TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkmate Clash or Samkok Legends:TD?
Checkmate Clash is rated higher. Checkmate Clash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Samkok Legends:TD averages 4.7 from 167 ratings.
Do Checkmate Clash or Samkok Legends:TD have ads?
Samkok Legends:TD shows ads; Checkmate Clash does not.
Which is updated more often, Checkmate Clash or Samkok Legends:TD?
Checkmate Clash ships an update every 11 days, and Samkok Legends:TD every 4 months. Most recently, Checkmate Clash was updated on September 13, 2026 and Samkok Legends:TD on September 21, 2026.

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