Three Kingdoms vs Blade War
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Three Kingdoms
Experience a fair Three Kingdoms strategy game with no forced resource grinding or hero locking. Build your empire, utilize unique class skills, and engage in epic battles across seasons that don't reset. Enjoy a deep, strategic sandbox experience.
- No resource grinding required
- No hero locking, fair acquisition
- Seasons do not reset
- Unique class-based skills
- Strategic sandbox gameplay
- 3D character models
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▶ The most anticipated historical strategy game of 2026, Three Kingdoms: Throne War, is here! The most revolutionary war strategy experience in East Asia awaits. Step into the role of a lord on a vast sandbox map of ancient China. Forge your own dynasty alongside legendary heroes from the Three Kingdoms era. With endless tactical possibilities, every choice carves a new path to victory. Here, you'll clash with players from around the world on a single global server, where epic, large-scale warfare is always just a battle away! [Free Development] Say goodbye to tedious resource gathering. Our innovative systems, including Rank Skills and Domestic Affairs management, allow you to achieve resource freedom effortlessly. This lets you focus on what truly matters: pure, fair, and balanced strategic gameplay. [Legendary Heroes Assemble] Over 100 legendary heroes from the Three Kingdoms era are reimagined in a stunning, unique art style. Each hero is brought to life with beautifully animated 3D models. Master the art of command by customizing your heroes with a deep system of Tactics, Manuals, and Formations to create unstoppable combinations. [Unique Rank System] In this world, you can be a Farmer, a Merchant, a Warlord, or an Aristocrat. This diverse Rank System opens up endless strategic possibilities. Each rank has exclusive skills, allowing you to forge your own unique path to conquer the Three Kingdoms! [Global PvP Battles] Clash with players from across the globe on one massive server. Do you have what it takes to become an overlord? Forge powerful alliances and fight for the glory of your kingdom. Experience the thrill of massive, real-time battles on an authentic Three Kingdoms battlefield. [The Battle for Luoyang] The beacons are lit, the war drums sound! The ultimate battle for the capital, Luoyang, is about to begin! Gather your allies and devise a strategy to unify the land. Your path to becoming the one true emperor begins now!
Blade War
Lead refugees, build a thriving town on a frozen frontier, and forge weapons. Rescue, shelter, and manage resources in this heartwarming idle game. Plan hero combos and unite with allies to survive the harsh winter.
- Rescue and shelter refugees
- Idle resource gathering and earning
- Sow crops and build structures
- Plan hero skill combinations
- Join alliances for cooperation
- Upgrade and swap heroes easily
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A bitter frost has swept across the Three Kingdoms, and now, a new story awaits your touch! As a kindhearted lord, open your gates to wandering refugees and team up with the free SSR hero Diao Chan. Together, you'll set out on a heartwarming journey, spark the fire of hope, and build a cozy, bustling town on the frozen frontier of the ancient world! Rescue & Shelter: Give Warmth, Gain Strength Refugees brave the blizzard seeking a home. Welcome them in, light a bonfire, and give them a place to belong! Each new face brings unique talents — assign them roles, and watch your frozen village blossom into a warm, thriving town! Idle & Earn: Constant Rewards Set your people to chop wood, forge tools, and stockpile supplies with one tap, then come back to a pile of goods ready for your next big expansion — all stress-free. Sow & Build: From Frozen Fields to Cozy Homes Clear the snow, till the soil, and plant your first crops on the icy land! Harvest fresh produce to feed your people, then gather wood and stone to build warm cottages, lively workshops, and grand halls. Every seed you sow and every roof you raise brings new life to your little town! Plan & Pair: Heroic Combos All heroes share the same level, so you can upgrade and swap without the grind. Mix and match their skills for ultimate combos to protect your people from the cold and beyond! Unite & Prosper: Shared Warmth Join an alliance to share supplies, lend a hand in the snow, and grow together. Neighbors helping neighbors — that's how we survive the frost and thrive as one!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Blade War at none against Three Kingdoms's shown. Blade War also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and ratings volume (71 vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Three Kingdoms sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Blade War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Three Kingdoms against 4.7 for Blade War. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blade War has 71 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Three Kingdoms's written reviews are positive against 67% of Blade War's.
Three Kingdoms ships an update every 8 days, Blade War weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Three Kingdoms | Blade War |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (71 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 71 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.2 GB | 773 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | HKBBGL | EVISTA PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Three Kingdoms
Blade War
In-app purchases
Three Kingdoms
- Weekly Pass$1.99
- 120 Jade Bi Discs$1.99
- 300 Jade Bi Discs$4.99
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- Monthly Pass$4.99
- Gift Pack E$9.99
- 980 Jade Bi Discs$14.99
- Prosperity Gift - Deluxe$14.99
- Gift Pack D$14.99
- 1980 Jade Bi Discs$29.99
- Gift Pack C$29.99
- 3280 Jade Bi Discs$49.99
- Permanent Pass$49.99
- B禮包$49.99
- 6480 Jade Bi Discs$99.99
- A禮包$99.99
Blade War
- Hot Package 1$0.99
- Hot Package 2$1.99
- Hot Package 3$2.99
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- Hot Package 4$3.99
- Hot Package 5$4.99
- Hot Package 8$7.99
- Hot Package 10$9.99
- Hot Package 14$19.99
- Hot Package 18$49.99
- Hot Package 19$99.99
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