# three kingdoms vs Samkok Legends：TD

The clearest difference is rating: Samkok Legends：TD at 4.7 against three kingdoms's 4.1. Samkok Legends：TD also leads on ratings volume (167 vs 17). three kingdoms's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (82% vs 47%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samkok Legends：TD sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. three kingdoms asks for nothing beyond the download.

Samkok Legends：TD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samkok Legends：TD has 167 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of three kingdoms's written reviews are positive against 47% of Samkok Legends：TD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

three kingdoms ships an update every 6 weeks, Samkok Legends：TD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | three kingdoms | Samkok Legends：TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-kingdoms/id882135962/reviews) | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samkok-legendstd/id6742987343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 938 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [晓刚 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/544544246) | [LUCKY CAT ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722231424) |

## What reviewers say

### three kingdoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-kingdoms/id882135962)

Lead your army as a chaotic overlord in this strategic card game. Recruit generals, seize cities, and engage in unparalleled warfare to reach the peak of power. Liberate war-torn cities and assemble a powerful quartet of heroes.

**Highlights:** Recruit generals, Seize cities, Strategic card gameplay, Assemble a quartet of heroes, Liberate war-torn cities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Samkok Legends：TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samkok-legendstd/id6742987343)

Lead epic battles in this Three Kingdoms-themed tower defense game. Deploy heroes, unleash combo skills, and strategize your way through over 1,000 maps. Enjoy idle gameplay with the option for manual skill control and a risk-free hero rebirth system.

**Highlights:** Idle tower defense gameplay, Over 1,000 maps, Hero combo skills, Risk-free hero rebirth, Celestial Tower and PvP modes, Auto-battle with manual skill control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| $23.99 Gift | $23.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Gift | $29.99 | one-time |
| $46.99 Gift | $46.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Gift | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Gift | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is three kingdoms free?

three kingdoms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Samkok Legends：TD free?

Samkok Legends：TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, three kingdoms or Samkok Legends：TD?

Samkok Legends：TD is rated higher. three kingdoms averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Samkok Legends：TD averages 4.7 from 167 ratings.

### Do three kingdoms or Samkok Legends：TD have ads?

Both three kingdoms and Samkok Legends：TD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, three kingdoms or Samkok Legends：TD?

three kingdoms ships an update every 6 weeks, and Samkok Legends：TD every 4 months. Most recently, three kingdoms was updated on September 30, 2026 and Samkok Legends：TD on October 12, 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.*