Comparison

RISK vs Barcade | Barrier Challenge

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

Head to head
About

RISK

Engage in strategic global warfare in the official digital adaptation of a beloved board game. Build armies, forge alliances, and command troops across diverse maps and game modes, from historical battles to fantasy realms. Compete against millions worldwide and climb the ranks to become a Grandmaster.

Highlights
  • Real-time battles
  • Classic and custom rules
  • Solo and multiplayer modes
  • Over 110 maps
  • Compete against millions
  • Climb the ranks
Features
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Battle opponents in strategic warfare in the official digital version of the classic Hasbro board game loved by millions. Fight against the Axis Powers in WWI, survive war games against undead zombies and battle on fantasy, futuristic and sci-fi maps. Download RISK Global Domination now! - Build an army to clash against your foes! - Use diplomacy to gain allies and fight to the death for blood and honor! - Command your troops on the battlefield! - Engage in glorious combat and all-out war! - Protect your allies & conquer your enemies! - Use strategy to lead your army to victory! - Play with friends! Features: - BATTLE IN REAL-TIME - CLASSIC & CUSTOM RULES - SOLO & MULTIPLAYER GAMES - PLAY 110+ MAPS - COMPETE AGAINST MILLIONS OF PLAYERS - CLIMB THE RANKS TO GRANDMASTER RISK is a trademark of Hasbro. © 2024 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved

About

Barcade | Barrier Challenge

Features
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Barcade — Online Strategy Board Game Barcade is a competitive strategy board game built for tactical 1v1 matches. Play online against real players, challenge friends, compete in ranked mode, or practice against AI. Move your pawn, place barriers, block your opponent, and reach the opposite side of the board. No luck—only pure strategy and decision-making. STRATEGY THAT IS EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER The goal is simple: reach the other side before your opponent. Each turn you can: • Move your pawn • Place a barrier to slow your opponent Barriers change routes and force new decisions, but every path must remain possible. One smart move can completely shift the game. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER Play fast matches against real players. You must: • Think ahead • Predict moves • Protect your path • Disrupt your opponent • Adapt constantly Every match is different depending on player strategy. PLAY WITH FRIENDS Invite friends to private 1v1 matches. Compete, improve, and build rivalries. Perfect for quick competitive sessions anytime. RANKED MODE Enter ranked matches and climb the leaderboard. Win games to increase your rank, face stronger opponents, and track your progress over time. PLAY AGAINST AI Practice against AI with different difficulty levels. Learn rules, test strategies, improve planning, and prepare for competitive matches. FOR STRATEGY GAME FANS Barcade is for players who enjoy: • Board strategy games • Logic and puzzle games • Tactical 1v1 games • Chess-like thinking • Competitive online play Every move matters and rewards smart planning. BARRIERS AND TACTICS Barriers are the key mechanic. Use them to: • Block routes • Redirect opponents • Create traps • Control space But use them wisely—poor placement can backfire. FAST MATCHES Games are short and dynamic. Each match takes only a few minutes but requires constant thinking and adaptation. No fixed strategy works every time. PROGRESS TRACKING Track your stats: • Wins and losses • Win rate • Rank progress • Match history • Streaks Improve over time by analyzing performance. LEADERBOARD COMPETITION Climb the rankings by winning consistently. Strong players control space, predict routes, and force mistakes. CUSTOMIZATION Personalize your profile with avatars, styles, and unlockable items to show your progress. PURE SKILL GAME No randomness. No luck. Both players have equal conditions. Victory depends on: • Planning • Positioning • Prediction • Smart decisions Every mistake matters. MODERN STRATEGY EXPERIENCE Barcade combines classic board game simplicity with modern online competition. Play, improve, rank up, and challenge others worldwide. Download Barcade and start your 1v1 strategy battles. Move smart. Block smarter. Win first.

Screenshots

RISK4 screens
Barcade | Barrier Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcade | Barrier Challenge at none against RISK's 11. Barcade | Barrier Challenge also leads on ads (none vs shown). RISK's advantage is chart position (#123 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 16.0). On price and device support 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. RISK sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Barcade | Barrier Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
RISK versus Barcade | Barrier Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRISKBarcade | Barrier Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (188K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings188K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB21 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSMG StudioMeshari Alamri

Bugs and requests

RISK

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disconnection issues during online games
  • Incorrect troop count and territory ownership updates
  • Inability to rejoin games after disconnections

Requested features

5 requests
  • More map and scenario options
  • Improved matchmaking and skill-based matchups
  • Better communication tools for multiplayer
  • Adjustable AI difficulty levels
  • Fairer and more transparent dice mechanics

Barcade | Barrier Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

RISK

Subscriptions1
  • MAPS+ Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time10
  • Ration Tin$3.49
  • Unlock Pirate Theme$3.99
  • RISK Europe Map Pack$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Northern Conquest - 3 new maps$3.99
  • US City Map Pack$3.99
  • RISK: Zombie Pack$3.99
  • RISK: Fantasy Pack$3.99
  • Ammo Crate$5.99
  • Unlock Premium Mode$12.99
  • Supply Crate$13.99
None

Barcade | Barrier Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RISK free?
RISK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcade | Barrier Challenge free?
Barcade | Barrier Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RISK or Barcade | Barrier Challenge have ads?
RISK shows ads; Barcade | Barrier Challenge does not.

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