# Rival Kingdoms: Ruination — user reviews > 37 indexed App Store user reviews of Rival Kingdoms by Space Ape Ltd, rated 4.32/5 from 868 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-kingdoms-ruination/id910492448/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-kingdoms-ruination/id910492448.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 605 · 4★ 118 · 3★ 45 · 2★ 22 · 1★ 78 ## What do users think of Rival Kingdoms? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Challenging game - 👥 Meet people from all over the world - 🏰 Build your own castle - 🔍 Lots of events - 🕹️ Fun and addictive **Cons** - 💰 Pay to win - 🤑 Expensive to progress - 🏆 Hard for new players to catch up - 🔧 Lack of quality of life improvements - 🚫 Players blocked and blamed by developers - 📉 Game being shut down **Commonly reported bugs** - Login screen freezes - Incompatible with older devices **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Better zoom and screen support for iPhone X - Ability to assist in upgrading kingdom members ## Newest reviews (11 of 37) ### 4/5 — Fairly good. *2019-01-29, version 1.96.0* It an excellent game that doesn’t need you to pay to progress. I played this game for three years and have seen it change. Some of the characters are no longer unlock-able which makes a completionist like me a little frustrated because I wasn’t able to unlock it when it was out. But overall the game play is good the online community is great and you don’t have to pay to play so they get a well deserved three stars. They could get the full five if they allowed you to unlock those characters. ### 4/5 — Decent and improving. *2018-09-02, version 1.0.92* If you don’t mind spending a little money here and there it’s a little easier to get ahead. They are making some improvements based on a survey so I don’t want to say too much too soon. If you aren’t a hardcore player with an aggressively active kingdom don’t even dream of getting the top prizes in events. ### 4/5 — Simply brilliant *2018-07-12, version 1.0.89* So much better than coc, cc and others. With dragons, magic and everything. Really really really expensive to play and very intense. But loved every minute of it. ### 3/5 — Was a Huge Fan Once *2018-07-10, version 1.0.89* I started this game two weeks after it went public. I loved it. Loved the people and that has stayed true after three years. The global community is better than any game I’ve ever played, competitive but without the nastiness many battle games develop. But like others have stated Space Ape has ruined its wonderful game with predatory greed and increasingly charges more and gives less. Events are a grind each weekend and with rare exceptions the reward for the effort spent is lame. Makes me very sad. ### 4/5 — Need fix *2018-07-10, version 1.0.84* I have an IPhone X, I just updated the app, before the gameplay was too small to fit the screen. Now the gameplay fills the whole screen. I have a that notch in the way, and the edges are rounded. It harder to view the screen. Please to make changes on to fit the aspect ratio on for the iPhone X. ### 3/5 — Game *2018-04-16, version 1.0.84* Love the different ancients and playing live with others. Great social game. Dislike customer service. They send an auto reply and then tell you your mistaken or ignore you. iTunes great job of fixing their errors. VIP is determined by no set way. It can be given to a player who never spends any money and plays once a twice a week. Instead of to a daily player of several years who spends some. Events are Getting very pricey seem to be catering to the big spender group. Be wary of this is free game That’s only if you eat sleep and breathe it ### 4/5 — Cash grab *2018-02-19, version 1.0.79* Was a pretty good game in the beginning, but for over a year now its been a wallet squeezer. They have weekend events to get an additional ancient (which is the centerpiece of this game besides dragons), seems nice right but then you can only use one per battle (so what is the point of having 80+ ancients). Lots of bickering in kingdoms because you literally have to play all weekend to get enough points to get the ancient. Then you get to do it all again a week or so later, super grind. The other kicker is special items come in chests you purchase via cash or gems but there are so many useless items in the chests and they have a higher drop rate than items you want so you spend a lot hoping to get a particular item. Customer service actually told me its based on luck, well good luck getting my funds, already spent enough on this app. ### 5/5 — Sad they use to be so good *2018-02-06, version 1.0.79* Started this game a long time ago. Very social, wonderful graphics. Lately the prize base is shrinking ( from top 30 teams to top 10) making it very expensive to stay in the game, graphics have gone Disney(from aliens to mice in clothes), and there have made leveling ancients only for the very rich. Sad. It was a great game of international appeal that you could play fairly cheaply. ### 5/5 — Awesome game!!! *2018-01-27, version 1.0.76* I’ve been playing this game for about three years and I have 3 different Strong Holds and I really love this game it’s a great way to blow off some time and you meet all kinds of people from all over. Just an all around great game. ### 3/5 — Farmers egg *2018-01-24, version 1.0.76* I have quit this game many times because I would rather have a game where teammates actually join the battle. Also it does take a lot of time and money. Lots of great things about it but the best cost dollars like most games, so it gets deleted from my phone for months at a time. The best part of it is the friends that I love ❤️ ### 5/5 — Very good game *2018-01-02, version 1.0.75* Don't get discouraged it is slow at start but it worth every time spent....just download ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Players are disrespected in this game *2022-05-08, version 2.2.9* The game's CEO has stated in Utube that it doesnt matter what is offered in the weekend ladders the big spenders will spend anyway. $$$ is the only thing they care about in this game; RUN...... it's a pay to play and a gamble game using your real money. So you don't even get a solid prize, pay and maybe you will maybe you won't odds are definitely not in our favor. ### 1/5 — Blaming Customers for their Failures *2022-05-08, version 2.2.9* Space Ape finally got me to quit playing this game when in blocked many players from entering game due to pushing a button which never should have been in the game at all. The availability of this button lead players to believe that yet again another rule change had occurred which the company had once again given no notice. Others in the game who pushed that button were completely ignorant of rules saying that button should not have been pushed. The Space Ape blamed players for pushing the button when such action should have been prevented by them by not having the button in the game. Indeed, in similar areas of the game such action is prevented by the game. In addition they took actual money and in game resources from these players and refused to give any refunds. These players were blocked from playing and never even told specifically why such action was taken by Space Ape. Such blockage caused some Kingdoms to loose key high performing players. When Space Ape was contacted by many players, who were blocked, the company repeatedly refused to accept any responsibility for their actions and consistently blamed customers for what should have been easily prevented by the company. Space Apes takes your money, provides a lousy gaming experience and puts the blame of their lack of good programming upon their customers. ### 1/5 — Terrible process system *2020-07-21, version 2.1.0* Unless you expect to use your entire life upgrading or getting the in-app purchases “offers” this game give you no break on moving forward and actually enjoying the experience. The game is real basic with just deploy and pray and the beginning with no fsir match system. You get a thousand ancients that are nearly impossible to get upgrading to max at one terrestrial-life OR even get unlocked. To end my review unless you have a ton of money to diamond to max your account move somewhere else. I been on and off this game and “updates” are minimum from developers, new levels no different in dynamic to attract new players. ### 1/5 — DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY *2020-05-16, version 1.99.0* Spaceape is a company that will destroy a great game after a couple of years because they don’t want to continue making new content. They will make lame excuses on why they are killing their game. It doesn’t matter how popular a game is they will kill it after a couple of years. The team is lazy in responses and in game development. They had one good game and it soon will be dead. I’ll never play another Space Ape Game! ### 1/5 — Retired veteran user. *2018-04-12, version 1.0.84* Loved the game. Many months now game seems more tailored for players who spend the most. If you don’t spend you get stuck in limbo not able to progress very well. I played for a few years but finally said enough is enough. I finally quit the game. ### 1/5 — Very repetitive gameplay, little change *2018-01-07, version 1.0.75* I’ve played this game well over 2 years and it’s been fun at times. The issue with it is it requires a lot of money to play and the base game see no innovation. Space Ape still subjects you to mandatory replays of your base getting leveled over and over on launch. The only thing that changes are that they add new ancients and various base upgrades, both of which cost a significant amount of time and money to obtain. The repetitive monotonous event base grind causes tension in kingdoms between players for those who can’t keep up. This is not a casual game whatsoever, prepare to invest a lot of time and cash if you want to compete at all. ### 1/5 — iPhone X *2017-11-27, version 1.0.74* It’s been months since the reveal of the iPhone X. You had MONTHS to prepare. Yet today you release an update with no support for the larger screen? Lame. Edit: yet another update. Still no change to the size of the app. The aesthetics of this game haven’t changed significantly in well over a year. Other games allow you to rotate the perspective, and view the battle from different angles...this one retains the same static, boring view. I spent at least $100 on this game when it was new, but thanks to their lack of support for the iPhone X, I’ve moved on and won’t be coming back. Thanks, Apple! Every day you’re helping to justify a 1k phone. ### 3/5 — Pay to win *2022-04-30, version 2.2.9* I enjoy the game, but it is probably one of the most P2W games you’ll ever play. Additionally, the devs have been unable to implement very needed quality of life improvements that the community has requested for 5+ years. Finally, if you are a new player, you will never ever catch up to experienced players unless you spend tens of thousands of dollars. ### 3/5 — My dad loves it. *2020-12-25, version 2.2.1* My dad got this game 4 years ago and he has been playing it forever. Even though he is latterly addicted, The game must be good. I’ve played it before and it’s interesting. ### 3/5 — Fun time filler *2018-09-13, version 1.0.93* Nice way to fill free time. Like the fast forward feature. The problem is there are huge spenders in this game (not a problem for the developers) and unless you’re one also the height to which you can rise continually lessens. It becomes impossible to defeat the large spenders because the reward for spending are the mythic level ancients which are needed to defeat the maxed kingdoms. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Game has been canceled *2024-03-12* The creators have announced they will be shutting down the game in August. Space apes have made some poor managment decisions. The original game was solid and entertaining. Space apes made questionable changes that seemed to chase off long time players. I wonder if Space apes wanted to reduce players before announcing the game would be canceled in August. I will not bother playing Space apes in the future after witnessing a lack of ability to keep the game entertaining and viable. ### 5/5 — Cool game just expensive *2023-07-31* You can get by with spending 20 each weekend for events to gain strength regularly some events don’t require money just being active, it’s addictive and I like the community.. it’s 8 years old and people still play it. ### 5/5 — Teamwork *2022-11-16, version 2.2.11* A team game, like any other game, has it’s issues. The ability to make new friends with people all over the world is truly enjoyable. Support gets back to you right away with any issues. Overall very fun to play. ### 5/5 — Years of fun *2020-10-04, version 2.2.1* Challenging game. Meet people from all over the world. Build your own castle. Raid other castles. Lots of events. Fun fun fun ### 5/5 — Great fun *2020-08-11, version 2.1.0* Don’t start playing this game you will become addicted. Been playing for 2 years and still fun ### 5/5 — I’m constantly on playing this game *2019-11-29, version 1.99.0* I play this game every day. I love how easy it is to level up everything without spending a dime. Granted they give you reasons to spend money on here, it’s still easy to maintain a budget. The interaction is great with other players and respectful. Overall it’s an awesome way to spend an afternoon. They also have periodic sales events where everything is cheaper in game so it’s easier to lvl up. I just spent my afternoon getting to lvl 18 finally. Anya ### 5/5 — Great game. But..... *2019-10-14, version 1.99.0* Great gameggghhnnnGreat game and you get to meet a lot nice people from around the world. Become close to a lot of RK family ### 5/5 — Losing interest *2019-10-01, version 1.99.0* Lots players are quitting the game. Many unhappy. No good boosts in chest. Need more mana boosts New people join but quit cause they missed opportunity to win new ancients or their ascensions. Lots of members missed out on the ascensions cause points to win event prize too high. ### 5/5 — Was fun until company was sold *2018-07-12, version 1.0.89* This game was great until Space Ape was purchased. Now you HAVE to do an event every weekend to keep up with the content. They’ve become money hungry slum lords. ### 5/5 — Rival kids ngdoms *2018-02-15, version 1.0.79* I like playing with the people from all over the world and making new friends. I don’t like space apes charging so much to be successful at the game. They want us to spend to much money. If they lowered their prices more people would have stayed in the game and they would make more money. Lots of people retired from the game because it cost a lot to play and it’s hard to keep up. The game is good, the friends are great, but space apes are greedy! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*