Comparison

Kingdoms War vs Three Kingdoms

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

Head to head
About

Kingdoms War

Experience an arcade fighting game set in the Three Kingdoms era. Battle through epic wars with a hero wielding a pike, showcasing thrilling combat on a magnificent map.

Highlights
  • Three Kingdoms setting
  • Arcade fighting gameplay
  • Hero combat with pike
  • Epic battle maps
  • Thrilling combat
Features
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Arcade is based on the three kingdoms of the three kingdoms version of Arcade fighting games, describes the war epic of a hero Lance games, holding a Pike in the three countries through, showing a magnificent and thrilling battle map

About

Three Kingdoms

Engage in strategic battles and build the strongest force in a historical Three Kingdoms setting. Collect and upgrade legendary heroes, command powerful troops, and experience fast-paced growth and action-packed quests. Unite the land in this epic idle RPG.

Highlights
  • Fast growth support with free draws
  • Collect and summon Three Kingdoms heroes
  • Strategic troop deployment
  • Evolving characters and fierce battles
  • Action-packed quests
  • 3D graphics for heroes
Features
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Alliance Update: Unite to Shape the Fate of the Three Kingdoms! Master strategy and action to build the strongest force in the Three Kingdoms! The world of the Three Kingdoms is never at rest! Three Kingdoms Legends Idle RPG: Three Kingdoms: Idle Chronicle ■ Lightning-fast Growth Support for All Lords Up to 9,999 free draws and other various events! ■ A new return of the Three Kingdoms Blades of Three Kingdoms is back in full force! Join the heroes of the Three Kingdoms: Idle Chronicle in classic epic adventures set in a historical world! ■ Fierce battlegrounds with constantly evolving characters Sit back and watch your levels and battlegrounds grow. Commanders grow on and on by the hour. Lead them into the most intense battles! ■ Summon commanders for your ultimate deck of Three Kingdoms heroes Glorious heroes of Three Kingdoms in 3D graphics. Summon Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Lu Bu, Cao Cao, Zhuge Liang, Diaochan, and many more historic heroes from the classic Three Kingdoms! ■ Super-fast growth of powerful heroes Rapidly level up your heroes in the endless saga of the Three Kingdoms. Unlimited combinations of Wei, Shu, and Wu officers. Create your own powerful troops with a variety of strategic deployments to command the battlefield. ■ Thrilling, action-packed quest to unite the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms era comes to life with Unreal Engine 5. Join the unique commanders of the Three Kingdoms in a world of action! Experience the powerful action that never ends! ■ Receive the latest news from Three Kingdoms: Idle Chronicle [Official Website] https://tkic.hybeim.com/en [Official X] https://x.com/tkic_en [Permissions] * Required permissions: None * Optional permissions - Storage: Allow the app to attach and send in-game screenshots in Contact Us - Notifications: Allow the app to send push notifications related to the service - Ads * You can still use the service even if you don't agree to allow optional permissions. [How to revoke permissions] - Settings > Security & Privacy > Permission manager > Tap a permission type > Tap the app > Choose your permission settings

Screenshots

Kingdoms War4 screens
Three Kingdoms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kingdoms War at 80% against Three Kingdoms's 46%. Kingdoms War also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Three Kingdoms's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Kingdoms War sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Three Kingdoms sells 81 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Three Kingdoms holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Kingdoms War's written reviews are positive against 46% of Three Kingdoms's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kingdoms War ships an update every 2 months, Three Kingdoms monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kingdoms War versus Three Kingdoms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKingdoms WarThree Kingdoms
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings)4.3 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1438 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB1.8 GB
Age rating17+12+
Developer晓刚 秦VALOFE Co., LTD

Customer experience

Kingdoms War

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Three Kingdoms

All ratings38 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative43.6%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Kingdoms War

One-time6
  • 1000 coins$0.99
  • 2500 coins$1.99
  • 7000 coins$4.99
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  • 15000 coins$9.99
  • 30000 coins$19.99
  • 80000 coins$49.99
81 purchases

Three Kingdoms

One-time81
  • Daily Officer Summon Pack$0.99
  • Daily Special Price Pack$0.99
  • Lord Level 10 Package (N)$0.99
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  • New Lord Hot Deal Pack$0.99
  • Red Jade Elixir Package$0.99
  • Crouching Dragon Elixir Pack$0.99
  • Snowflake Powder Package$0.99
  • Daily Special Price Package$0.99
  • Daily Pickup Summon Package$1.99
  • Daily Battlefield Key Pack$1.99
  • Daily Weapon Summon Package$1.99
  • Officer Package - Wen Chou$1.99
  • Special Ad Removal (30days)$2.99
  • Elixir Package 2$2.99
  • Lord Level Up Pass 1$3.99
  • Dragon Eye Stone Special Pack$3.99
  • Lord Level 10 Package$3.99
  • Weapon Pickup Summon Pack$3.99
  • Officer Package - Cao Cao$3.99
  • Limited Ad Removal (30days)$4.99
  • Daily Pickup Weapon Pack$4.99
  • Battlefield Pass 1$4.99
  • 武将昇級パス1$4.99
  • Remove Ads (30days)$6.99
  • Gold Buff (30days)$6.99
  • Guide Catch-Up Pack$6.99
  • Battlefield Pass 2$6.99
  • Alliance Update Pack$6.99
  • Lord Level Up Pass 3$6.99
  • Lord Level 50 Package (N)$6.99
  • Gosu 10% Lucky pack$6.99
  • Officer Promotion Pass 2$6.99
  • Holiday Gift Pack$6.99
  • Officer Promotion Pass 3$6.99
  • Daily Growth Package$6.99
  • Officer Promotion Pass 4$6.99
  • Lord Level Up Pass 2$6.99
  • Summon Ticket Package 1$6.99
  • Officer Package - Pang Tong$6.99
  • New Lord Growth Support Pack$6.99
  • Slot Maximum Expansion Pack$6.99
  • Weapon Summon Package 1$9.99
  • Weekly Legendary ChallengePack$10.99
  • Guide Mission 1750 Package$10.99
  • Lu Zhi Celebration Pack$10.99
  • Lady Zhurong Celebration Pack$10.99
  • 월간 영약 패키지$10.99
  • Summon Ticket Package 2$12.99
  • Battlefield 2600 Clear Pack$14.99
  • Legendary Weapon Summon Pack$15.99
  • Pickup Special Summon Pack$15.99
  • 전설 장수 소환권 패키지$15.99
  • Officer 12Slot Expansion Pack$18.99
  • Transforming Officer Package$18.99
  • New Lord Welcome Pack$18.99
  • Lord Level 200 Package (N)$18.99
  • Lu Hua Celebration Package$18.99
  • Xiahou Hui Celebration Pack$18.99
  • Jiang Wei Celebration Pack$18.99
  • Zhuge Liang Celebration Pack$18.99
  • Lu Bu Celebration Package$18.99
  • Weapon Summon Level 6 Package$19.99
  • Officer Pickup Summon Package$19.99
  • 금화 패키지$19.99
  • Jade 7x special price package$21.99
  • Training Hall Tier160 Pack (N)$21.99
  • 소교 픽업 패키지$21.99
  • Lord Lv.1250 Pack (N)$24.99
  • 스테이지 돌파 패키지 1$32.99
  • 픽업 무기 소환 고급 패키지$39.99
  • Pickup Officer S-Summon Pack3$42.99
  • Xiahou Hui Pickup Package$42.99
  • 여포 픽업 패키지$42.99
  • 여화 픽업 패키지$42.99
  • Officer Engraving S Pack3$69.99
  • 월간 각인 응원 패키지$69.99
  • Surpass Stone One Shot Pack$79.99
  • Pickup Officer Summon S-Pack3$79.99
  • Pickup Summon Special Pack$79.99
  • 소환 레벨 도약 패키지$79.99
  • Summon Jumping Advanced Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Kingdoms War free?
Kingdoms War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Three Kingdoms free?
Three Kingdoms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kingdoms War or Three Kingdoms?
Three Kingdoms is rated higher. Kingdoms War averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Three Kingdoms averages 4.3 from 38 ratings.
Do Kingdoms War or Three Kingdoms have ads?
Both Kingdoms War and Three Kingdoms show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kingdoms War or Three Kingdoms?
Kingdoms War ships an update every 2 months, and Three Kingdoms monthly. Most recently, Kingdoms War was updated on October 24, 2026 and Three Kingdoms on October 27, 2026.

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