Comparison

Clovis vs Manhua Life

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

Head to head
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!

About

Manhua Life

Embark on a fantasy life simulation across diverse worlds, from martial arts realms to magic academies and medieval kingdoms. Your decisions shape your destiny, leading to unique outcomes, rivalries, and power struggles. Rise from humble beginnings to become a legend or fall to your choices.

Highlights
  • Multiple fantasy worlds (Murim, Magic, Medieval)
  • Choice-driven narrative and consequences
  • Character progression and power growth
  • Dynamic events and storylines
  • Multiple endings based on decisions
  • Replayability with new outcomes
Features
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Forge your destiny in a world where every choice matters. Step into Manhwa Life Simulator, a fantasy life simulator inspired by Murim cultivation, magic academies, and medieval kingdoms. Start from nothing and rise to power or fall to your decisions. CHOOSE YOUR PATH Live your life across multiple worlds: • Murim Fantasy – Train as a disciple, master martial arts, join sects, and rise through cultivation realms • Magic Fantasy – Enroll in arcane academies, learn powerful spells, and uncover forbidden magic • Medieval Fantasy – Become a knight, noble, or ruler and navigate war, politics, and power EVERY CHOICE MATTERS Your story is shaped by the decisions you make: • Choose your path: strength, strategy, or sacrifice • Build alliances or betray them • Take risks for power or play it safe • Face consequences that can lead to glory or death One wrong move can change everything. RISE… OR FALL Progress from weak to powerful: • Break through cultivation realms • Unlock rare abilities and paths • Take on rivals, enemies, and challenges • Experience different endings based on your choices Will you become a legend… or be forgotten? DYNAMIC EVENTS & STORYLINES No two lives are the same: • Rivalries, betrayals, and revenge arcs • Political struggles and faction wars • Dangerous missions and high stakes decisions • Unexpected twists that test your fate YOUR STORY - YOUR DESTINY Play again and again with new outcomes every time. Will you dominate murim, master forbidden magic, or rule a kingdom? The choice is yours. Download Manhwa Life Simulator and start your journey today! ● PREMIUM PASS — AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION • Premium Pass is a monthly auto-renewable subscription • Price: $0.79/month • Includes: All worlds, ad-free experience, and God Mode • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions • Privacy Policy: https://manhualifeprivacypolicy.carrd.co • Terms of Use: https://manhualife-terms-of-use.carrd.co

Screenshots

Clovis4 screens
Manhua Life4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manhua Life at 89% against Clovis's 50%. Manhua Life also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (203 vs 18). Clovis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Clovis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Manhua Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manhua Life holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manhua Life has 203 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Clovis's written reviews are positive against 89% of Manhua Life's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clovis ships an update every 3 weeks, Manhua Life every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Clovis versus Manhua Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClovisManhua Life
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings)4.8 (203 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18203 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB938 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperStudio Zero IncorporatedJarett Billy

Customer experience

Clovis

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Manhua Life

All ratings199 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative2.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clovis

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

Manhua Life

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pass$0.791 Month
  • V.I.P Pass$2.991 Month
One-time8
  • Beyond Death$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Siege World$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Tower World$3.99
  • Super Hero World$3.99
  • Eternal Souls$4.99
  • God Mode$4.99
  • Beasts and Bounties$4.99

Questions

Is Clovis free?
Clovis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manhua Life free?
Manhua Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clovis or Manhua Life?
Manhua Life is rated higher. Clovis averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Manhua Life averages 4.8 from 203 ratings.
Do Clovis or Manhua Life have ads?
Manhua Life shows ads; Clovis does not.
Which is updated more often, Clovis or Manhua Life?
Clovis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Manhua Life every 10 days. Most recently, Clovis was updated on November 1, 2026 and Manhua Life on November 5, 2026.

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