Comparison

Zen Courtyard vs Clovis

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

Head to head
About

Zen Courtyard

Features
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Discover calm you can customize Zen Courtyard transforms a quiet corner of your iPhone into a living Zen garden you design yourself. Plant miniature bamboo, rake shimmering sand, or set a tranquil pond under moonlight—all rendered in gentle, hand-painted 3-D. Daily wisdom from an AI-powered Buddha Tap the golden Buddha to ask life questions, request a one-minute breathing guide, or save a favorite kōan to your journal. Conversations run on-device with privacy-first AI, so your reflections stay yours. Features Build & decorate – 40+ unlockable stones, lanterns, bonsai and seasonal backgrounds. Buddha Chat – real-time answers, gratitude prompts, and sleep stories. iCloud sync – your garden and chats travel across iPhone, iPad and Mac. In-App Purchases – optional Zen Points bundles let you expand your sanctuary faster; everything is earnable through daily practice. Why users love it “The AI Buddha feels like a pocket monk.” “Five minutes arranging stones calms me more than any timer-based meditation app.” Accessibility & privacy VoiceOver labels, haptic feedback, and color-blind palettes included. No ads, no third-party trackers; chat logs stay encrypted locally.

About

Clovis

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
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Welcome to Clovis - Three Kingdoms! The Grand Strategy game set in the era of the Chinese Three Kingdoms, made by the solo dev of Clovis, Aerilys! Come for the setting, stay for the deep strategic gameplay! Play as a ruler in the famous Three Kingdoms Era, and conquer China to bring order to your kingdom! You will have to use strategy and long-term planning if you hope to win over your cunning enemies! Will you fight honorably on the battlefield with warriors such as Guan Yu, or use cunning tactics like the famous Cao Cao? It's up to you! Build up your economy to pay for your army, and make sure to keep your lords happy to prevent assassination attempts. Pick your army leaders, and train your generals to make them more deadly than ever on the battlefield! Clovis - Three Kingdoms is free to play, and does not include any ads! It's also without any of the usual free-to-play shenanigans, such as timers or expensive boosters! The monetization is 100% optional, and kept to a minimum, so you can enjoy the game, even for free! Clovis - Three Kingdoms will continue to evolve over time, so please, send me your feedback by email from the game!

Screenshots

Zen Courtyard4 screens
Clovis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zen Courtyard at daily against Clovis's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Zen Courtyard sells 3 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zen Courtyard versus Clovis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen CourtyardClovis
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB172 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer嘉炜 丰Studio Zero Incorporated

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zen Courtyard

One-time3
  • Starter · 100 Zen Points$0.99
  • Mindful · 550 Zen Points$4.99
  • Tranquil · 1200 Zen Points$9.99
3 purchases

Clovis

Subscriptions1
  • Imperial Subscription7 Days trial$1.497 Days
One-time2
  • God Mode$4.99
  • Noble Bag of Diamonds$4.99

Questions

Is Zen Courtyard free?
Zen Courtyard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clovis free?
Clovis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zen Courtyard or Clovis have ads?
Neither Zen Courtyard nor Clovis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Courtyard or Clovis?
Zen Courtyard ships an update daily, and Clovis every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zen Courtyard was updated on September 9, 2026 and Clovis on September 20, 2026.

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