Comparison

Three Kingdoms Conqueror vs Shogun's Empire

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

Head to head
About

Three Kingdoms Conqueror

Command legendary generals and vast armies in epic battles across ancient China. Conquer provinces, unite the land, and rise from a civilian to an emperor. Challenge players worldwide and achieve glory.

Highlights
  • Over 240 unique generals
  • 29 distinct unit types
  • 100+ battle items
  • 80 famous historical campaigns
  • Conquer 14 provinces
  • Global player challenges
  • Over 100 achievements
Features
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【Feature】 There are over 240 famous generals to choose in the Three Kingdoms period. Each of them has the unique combination of skills. 29 units are ready for you to command. Every troop has its own distinguishing features and if you can master them efficiently, you will be invincible. Over 100 different items will bring you competitive advantages in battles. 【Campaign】  About 20 Chapters and 80 famous Campaigns are included. Plenty stages with great stories will make you feel personally on the scene. 【Conquest】 You can seize all 14 provences and unite the whole country. Being the Emperor or not ,it is all up to you. Rome and Yamatai are all eyeing the Central Plain. You can challenge other players all over the world. March towards their cities! 【Achievement】 Rising from a civilian to an Emperor with over 100 achievements. Obtaining plenty resources and treasures. Obtaining special generals. Ranking among players in every provence and the whole nation.

About

Shogun's Empire

Lead your clan to rule Medieval Japan in this turn-based strategy game. Master economy and diplomacy on a strategy map, then lead your army in tactical battles with diverse units and generals. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of historical Japan with detailed visuals and authentic voice-overs.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy gameplay
  • Province conquest and management
  • Diplomacy and alliances
  • Tactical army battles
  • Diverse unit recruitment
  • Historical Japanese setting
  • Campaigns with multiple clans
Features
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The Empire of Japan is tearing itself apart. Fights are constantly breaking out between its provinces. The reign of your clan begins — become Shogun, ultimate ruler of the Medieval Japan. Shogun’s Empire: Hex Commander is a turn-based strategy game with multi-layered gameplay mechanics. MASTER ECONOMY AND DIPLOMACY ON A STRATEGY MAP Choose from dozens of campaigns built around 15 historical clans. Conquer provinces and gain access to new type of units and strengthen your position in the region. Make alliances, declare wars and maintain your honor level to get better prices and respect amongst your neighbours. Create a strong economy and provide food for your troops, upgrade provinces to ultimately build an unstoppable army. LEAD YOUR ARMY IN TACTICAL BATTLES Recruit ashigaru, well-trained samurai or elite ninjas. Create an army that suits your tactics. Choose from melee soldiers equipped with yari, various sword wielding units, ranged troops with various bow types, rifles, and more. Utilize cavalry to fight in the open battlefields or dominate with high-powered cannons during castle sieges. Your soldiers gain experience during battle and become more effective and deadly. Each army is commanded by a general that boosts morale and provides additional bonuses like army size and combat skills. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN MEDIEVAL JAPAN Japanese voice-overs, detailed units and landscapes with dynamic seasonal cycles and an art style, influenced by historical paintings, will help you to feel the atmosphere of the Land of Cherry Blossoms. A user-friendly interface with contextual tips and hints will help you to learn the rules in no-time and enjoy the game at its max potential.

Screenshots

Three Kingdoms Conqueror4 screens
Shogun's Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shogun's Empire at 4.4 against Three Kingdoms Conqueror's 3.7. Shogun's Empire also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 51%). Three Kingdoms Conqueror's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Three Kingdoms Conqueror sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Shogun's Empire sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shogun's Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 345 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Three Kingdoms Conqueror's written reviews are positive against 74% of Shogun's Empire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Three Kingdoms Conqueror ships an update every 6 months, Shogun's Empire every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Three Kingdoms Conqueror versus Shogun's Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThree Kingdoms ConquerorShogun's Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (132 ratings)4.4 (345 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings132345 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB213 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer悦 张Teresa Dymek

Customer experience

Three Kingdoms Conqueror

All ratings132 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative36.0%

Shogun's Empire

All ratings343 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

Three Kingdoms Conqueror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shogun's Empire

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • No save game feature
  • Premium purchases not carrying over on reset
  • Inability to use purchased units
  • Incorrect starting locations for some clans

Requested features

8 requests
  • Multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • Larger battles with more units
  • Sandbox/free play mode
  • Ability to merge/detach armies
  • Restart campaigns without losing progress
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  • Preserve mission progress on retreat
  • More diverse factions and campaigns (Napoleonic, Egyptian, etc.)
  • Campaign editor for custom scenarios

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Three Kingdoms Conqueror

One-time6
  • 128个玉$0.99
  • 435个玉$2.99
  • 1450个玉$7.99
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  • 4000个玉$19.99
  • 双倍奖励$19.99
  • 12500个玉$49.99
12 purchases

Shogun's Empire

One-time12
  • Remove Advertisements$0.99
  • Unlock all campaigns$0.99
  • 800 gold$0.99
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  • 1400 rice$0.99
  • Access to Imperial Vault$0.99
  • 1700 gold$1.99
  • 3000 rice$1.99
  • Specialist’s pack$1.99
  • Portugal’s pack$1.99
  • 3500 gold$3.99
  • 6500 rice$3.99
  • Ultimate Battle Pack$7.99

Questions

Is Three Kingdoms Conqueror free?
Three Kingdoms Conqueror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shogun's Empire free?
Shogun's Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Three Kingdoms Conqueror or Shogun's Empire?
Shogun's Empire is rated higher. Three Kingdoms Conqueror averages 3.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Shogun's Empire averages 4.4 from 345 ratings.
Do Three Kingdoms Conqueror or Shogun's Empire have ads?
Shogun's Empire shows ads; Three Kingdoms Conqueror does not.
Which is updated more often, Three Kingdoms Conqueror or Shogun's Empire?
Three Kingdoms Conqueror ships an update every 6 months, and Shogun's Empire every 4 months. Most recently, Three Kingdoms Conqueror was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shogun's Empire on October 25, 2026.

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