파란(Paran) vs Three Minute Mercenary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
파란(Paran)
Engage in a dynamic card-based combat game with endless combination possibilities. Unleash unique abilities and create powerful synergies between different card types to defeat waves of enemies. Explore a vast array of cards, each with distinct effects, for a truly limitless strategic experience.
- Diverse Arc Cards with unique abilities
- Synergistic card combinations
- Limitless expansion possibilities
- Vast array of cards
- Defeat endless waves of enemies
- Stunning particle effects
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No in-game ads. ( ' ^ ' 7 ) Each Ark has its own unique identity and power. Shiv unleashes [Hail of Blades] and [Shadowless Dance]. Blossom blooms through [Full Bloom] and [Brilliance]. Galaxy calls forth [Milky Way] and [Supernova]. Thunderbolt strikes with [Lightning] and [Thunderblast]. Celestial shines through [Radiance] and [Annihilation]. Each Ark is powerful on its own. But when Arks meet, they begin to create synergies. With Galaxy and Burst, [Entropy] makes every explosion call down stars and comets. With Shiv and Blossom, [Petalstream] paints the battlefield with blades and falling petals. With Blaze and Burst, [Fire Riot] adds flames to explosions and increases their damage. With Galaxy and Abyss, [Crimson Star] creates new star fragments when dark attacks execute enemies. The best part: there are no strict limits between cards. As your build grows, more and more effects connect with each other, creating explosive combinations that scale far beyond the beginning. There are many more cards to discover: Cerulean Sigil, Solar Shard, Dark Moon, Black, Solar Eclipse, Chiaroscuro, Holy Flame, Starforge, Meteor Shower, Nova, Nebula, Milky Way, Brilliance, Maple, Thunderous Jolt, Heaven Roar, Gust, Typhoon, Comet Code, Meteor Code, Entropy Bug, Glitch, Ignite, Destruction Flame, Scorch, Full Moon, Frenzy, Remnants, Soulfire, Shadowrend, Remnant Soul, Ink Trace, Phantom Thunder, Heaven-Piercing Strike, Mortality, Shadowless Dance, Emergence, Blast Wave, Remnants of Stars, Lava Field, Armageddon, Doom, Overlap, Storm, Rushing Gale, and more. Every card has its own character. Every combination creates new effects, brighter particles, and stronger chaos. Build your own limitless deck and wipe out endless waves of enemies.
Three Minute Mercenary
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A new mercenary every three minutes. A different build every run. Fight through relentless enemy hordes in a pixel action survival game built for one-handed play. Your mercenary attacks automatically, leaving you free to dodge danger, collect experience, and build a powerful combination of weapons and accessories. 14 MERCENARIES, DISTINCT PLAYSTYLES Recruit shield warriors, agile fighters, archers, mages, and more. Each mercenary brings unique traits and an active skill. Earn a chance to swap mercenaries every three minutes and turn the tide with a new fighting style. BUILD YOUR OWN SKILL TREE Develop a permanent skill tree for each mercenary. Improve offense, survival, mobility, signature weapons, and more. Unlock unique automatic special attacks and powerful upgrades to your active skills. COMBINE GEAR. UNLOCK SYNERGIES. Choose weapons and abilities as you level up. Equip the right combinations to activate additional effects. Raise the levels of the required gear to unlock stronger synergy tiers and discover new ways to fight. MISSIONS THAT MAKE YOUR CHOICES MATTER Will you rescue the survivors or wipe out the enemy? Story encounters interrupt the battle with a choice of missions. Rescue people, recover supplies, defend a position, or hunt elite enemies. Greater rewards bring tougher challenges—and failure can come at a cost. RELICS THAT CHANGE YOUR RUN Discover relics that add new effects to mercenary swaps, attacks, and defense. Choose the relics that complement your mercenary and equipment to shape a strategy for the current run. 10 CHAPTERS OF BATTLES AND BOSSES Read the mercenary company's story on a scrolling parchment, then head into battle. Face enemy hordes, elite monsters, minibosses, and powerful stage bosses across 10 chapters. Choose your mercenary. Combine your gear. Make your next move count. How far can your company survive?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Three Minute Mercenary at none against 파란(Paran)'s 8. Three Minute Mercenary also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). 파란(Paran)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. 파란(Paran) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Three Minute Mercenary asks for nothing beyond the download.
파란(Paran) ships an update every 8 days, Three Minute Mercenary every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 파란(Paran) | Three Minute Mercenary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Marc Studio | HO YOUNG CHO |
In-app purchases
파란(Paran)
- 1350 크레딧$0.99
- 4200 크레딧$2.99
- 15000 크레딧$7.99
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- 모래시계 PASS+$7.99
- 36000 크레딧$16.99
- 63000 크레딧$27.99
- 태초의 루비 패키지$27.99
- 100000 크레딧$44.99
Three Minute Mercenary
No in-app purchases
Questions
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