# Three Realms vs Three Kingdoms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Three Realms at 100% against Three Kingdoms's 50%. Three Realms also leads on price (Free vs $4.99). Three Kingdoms's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Three Realms is free to download; Three Kingdoms costs $4.99 up front. Three Realms sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Three Kingdoms asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Three Realms | Three Kingdoms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 119 MB | 625 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SYDD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816047413) | [momongs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816712755) |

## What reviewers say

### Three Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-realms/id6816171615)

Experience a grand strategy game where the legends of China, Korea, and Japan clash. Command 18 factions, 244 officers, and legendary skills across a vast map. Enjoy a streamlined, one-handed portrait mode experience designed for mobile.

**Highlights:** Three nations collide: China, Korea, Japan, 18 factions and 76 cities, 244 historical officers, 75 legendary skills and 60 treasures, One-handed portrait mode gameplay, Streamlined turn-based campaign

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Korea Faction Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Japan Faction Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| China Faction Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Lord Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Faction Packs + Custom Lord | $2.99 | one-time |


### Three Kingdoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-kingdoms-warlords-path/id6816712753)

Lead your faction through the Three Kingdoms era. Manage cities, recruit officers, and command armies in strategic battles and diplomacy. Customize your rulers and officers to forge your own historical path. The game offers multiple scenarios and languages for a unique single-player experience.

**Highlights:** City management, Officer recruitment, Strategic battles, Diplomacy and negotiation, Officer and ruler customization, Multiple scenarios, 12 supported languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Three Realms free?

Three Realms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Three Kingdoms free?

Three Kingdoms costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Three Realms or Three Kingdoms have ads?

Neither Three Realms nor Three Kingdoms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Three Realms or Three Kingdoms?

Three Realms ships an update every 2 days, and Three Kingdoms every 2 days. Most recently, Three Realms was updated on October 17, 2026 and Three Kingdoms on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*