Comparison

Clovis vs Samurai Battlefront

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

Samurai Battlefront

Features
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Take command of the Moonshadow Army and fight to reclaim Tsukikage Castle. Samurai Battlefront is a real-time tactical strategy game where troop deployment, formations, tactics, morale, weather, and timing determine the outcome of every battle. Win battles, earn rewards, and strengthen your army through shops and minigames. Unlock new units, formations, tactics, items, and other content as your campaign progresses.

Screenshots

Clovis4 screens
Samurai Battlefront4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai Battlefront at none against Clovis's 3. Clovis's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Samurai Battlefront asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clovis ships an update every 3 weeks, Samurai Battlefront every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clovis versus Samurai Battlefront: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClovisSamurai Battlefront
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB137 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperStudio Zero IncorporatedNaoki Ebi

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
None

Samurai Battlefront

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clovis free?
Clovis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai Battlefront free?
Samurai Battlefront is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clovis or Samurai Battlefront have ads?
Neither Clovis nor Samurai Battlefront shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clovis or Samurai Battlefront?
Clovis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Samurai Battlefront every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clovis was updated on October 11, 2026 and Samurai Battlefront on September 26, 2026.

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