Clovis vs Manhua Life
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Grand strategy gameplay
- Three Kingdoms era setting
- Economic management
- Army and general training
- Optional monetization
- Deep strategic planning
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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!
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Clovis | Manhua Life |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18 ratings) | 4.8 (203 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 203 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 938 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Studio Zero Incorporated | Jarett Billy |
Customer experience
Clovis
Manhua Life
In-app purchases
Clovis
- Imperial Subscription7 Days trial$1.497 Days
- God Mode$4.99
- Noble Bag of Diamonds$4.99
Manhua Life
- Premium Pass$0.791 Month
- V.I.P Pass$2.991 Month
- Beyond Death$2.99
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Siege World$3.99
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- Tower World$3.99
- Super Hero World$3.99
- Eternal Souls$4.99
- God Mode$4.99
- Beasts and Bounties$4.99









