# Travian Kingdoms vs Arrowlume

The clearest difference is rating: Arrowlume at 5.0 against Travian Kingdoms's 4.6. Arrowlume also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Travian Kingdoms's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Travian Kingdoms sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Arrowlume sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arrowlume holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Travian Kingdoms has 120 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Travian Kingdoms ships an update fortnightly, Arrowlume every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Travian Kingdoms | Arrowlume |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travian-kingdoms/id977102758/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowlume-path-puzzle/id6797304881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 24.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Travian Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/506355545) | [Majed Almujalli](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797304883) |

## What reviewers say

### Travian Kingdoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travian-kingdoms/id977102758)

Build a mighty empire from a small village in a land of warring realms. Forge kingdoms, conduct diplomacy, or wage war as you choose. Teamwork and strategy are key to victory in this massively multiplayer online strategy game.

**Highlights:** Grow a village into an empire, Forge kingdoms and conduct diplomacy, Wage war and besiege settlements, Choose from three unique tribes, Control a powerful hero with skills and equipment, Teamwork and alliances for victory, Build and defend Wonders of the World

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold A | $0.49 | one-time |
| Gold A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Era of Wonders | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trick or Treat Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Powder Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Action Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold B | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold C | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold D | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold C | $8.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Deal | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold D | $17.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Deal Deluxe | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gold E | $17.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks Deal | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gold F | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold E | $44.99 | one-time |
| Gold F | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging strategy gameplay mechanics
- 🔄 Cross-platform compatibility (app, browser, desktop)
- 👥 Strong community and alliance system
- ⏰ Flexible play style without forced 24/7 commitment
- 💰 Not heavily pay-to-win compared to similar games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Poor iOS optimization and performance
- 🔐 Account security and hacking issues
- 💸 High cost for progression without payment
- 😤 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial gets stuck and prevents progression
- Reports disappear when farm list is activated
- Missing server time display for timed attacks
- Incomplete attack and defense report information
- Troops vanishing from villages requiring reload

**Requested features**

- In-app chat functionality
- Full-screen support for iPad and tablets
- Water mechanics
- Attack simulator in app
- Farm list feature


### Arrowlume

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowlume-path-puzzle/id6797304881)

A calming logic puzzle game where you clear the board by directing arrows in the correct sequence. Offers hundreds of levels, daily challenges, and customizable profiles. Earn rewards and hints through gameplay or optional purchases.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of arrow puzzles, Daily challenges with rankings, Offline play with saved progress, Build daily streaks and earn rewards, Personalize player profile, Optional hint card purchases

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hint Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hint Cards | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| 70 Hint Cards | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Travian Kingdoms free?

Travian Kingdoms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arrowlume free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Travian Kingdoms or Arrowlume?

Arrowlume is rated higher. Travian Kingdoms averages 4.6 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Arrowlume averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Travian Kingdoms or Arrowlume have ads?

Both Travian Kingdoms and Arrowlume show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Travian Kingdoms or Arrowlume?

Travian Kingdoms ships an update fortnightly, and Arrowlume every 3 days. Most recently, Travian Kingdoms was updated on November 1, 2026 and Arrowlume on October 24, 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.*