# XScape vs Castle Master

The clearest difference is rating: Castle Master at 5.0 against XScape's 4.0. Castle Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). XScape's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XScape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Castle Master sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Castle Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of XScape's written reviews are positive against 83% of Castle Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XScape ships an update every 9 days, Castle Master daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XScape | Castle Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscape/id1013161055/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-master-sliding-puzzle/id1670000119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Kubiszyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013160994) | [Andrew Moloney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263277493) |

## What reviewers say

### XScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscape/id1013161055)

Guide a robot through challenging levels by collecting tokens and reaching exit portals. Navigate obstacles and manage time and moves in this modern remake of a classic retro puzzle game. Enjoy enhanced visuals, new levels, and integrated music.

**Highlights:** Classic retro puzzle gameplay, 60 new levels plus original content, Modern sound and visuals, Star ratings and achievements, Bluetooth controller support, Music visualizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XScape Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Castle Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-master-sliding-puzzle/id1670000119)

Engage in a captivating puzzle experience with a variety of levels and unique block types. Enjoy immersive haptic feedback and track your progress across devices. Choose to play at your own pace or race against the clock.

**Highlights:** Drag blocks to solve puzzles, 48 challenging levels, Unique block types and tiles, Immersive Apple haptics, Game Center achievements and leaderboards, Play at your own pace or against the clock, Cross-device progress synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Gems | $0.29 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $0.49 | one-time |
| 20 Gems | $0.89 | one-time |
| Infinite Rewinds | $1.49 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $1.49 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pro | $1.49 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XScape free?

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

### Is Castle Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XScape or Castle Master?

Castle Master is rated higher. XScape averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Castle Master averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do XScape or Castle Master have ads?

XScape shows ads; Castle Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, XScape or Castle Master?

XScape ships an update every 9 days, and Castle Master daily. Most recently, XScape was updated on November 1, 2026 and Castle Master on November 7, 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.*