# Clash Royale vs Nebulous.io

The clearest difference is rating: Clash Royale at 4.6 against Nebulous.io's 4.1. Clash Royale also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 2.6K) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). Nebulous.io's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 35%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clash Royale sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Nebulous.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clash Royale holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clash Royale has 3.9M ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Clash Royale's written reviews are positive against 54% of Nebulous.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, Nebulous.io every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clash Royale | Nebulous.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-royale/id1053012308/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | **54.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) | [Simplicial Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069691017) |

## What reviewers say

### Clash Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-royale/id1053012308)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Action, #9 Top Grossing · Strategy, #12 Top Free · Action, #12 Top Free · Strategy, #48 Top Grossing · Games, #94 Top Free · Games, #124 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in real-time PvP battles by building a strategic deck of cards. Collect and upgrade over 100 unique cards, then battle players worldwide to climb leagues and tournaments. Join a clan to share cards and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP battles, Deck building, Card collection and upgrades, Global tournaments, Clan wars, Seasonal events

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Frequent updates and new content
- 🤝 Engaging clan and social features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Matchmaking issues and unfair matchups
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics and progression barriers
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and server issues
- 🤯 Overwhelming and frustrating at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent game crashes and connection issues
- Matchmaking algorithm placing players against much higher-leveled opponents
- Emote system being used for toxic behavior with no reporting system

**Requested features**

- Improve matchmaking to match players of similar levels
- Reduce pay-to-win aspects and make progression more balanced
- Fix bugs and improve overall game stability
- Add more casual game modes and reduce frustration at higher levels


### Nebulous.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018)

Engage in a multiplayer game where you grow by consuming smaller entities and collecting dots. Avoid larger players while strategizing to become the biggest blob. Enjoy various game modes, customization options, and social features.

**Highlights:** Collect dots and gobble smaller players, Compete with up to 27 players online, Over 500 unlockable skins, Upload custom skins, Multiple game modes including FFA, Teams, and Capture the Flag, Clan system with Clan Wars, Offline single-player mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Plasma | $0.49 | one-time |
| One Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Plasma | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Plasma | $1.49 | one-time |
| 3,000 Plasma | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Boost 7 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Plasma | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Plasma | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Plasma | $7.49 | one-time |
| 25,000 Plasma | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Plasma | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun game modes
- 🤝 Good for playing with friends
- 💎 Addictive and enjoyable
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Lack of updates and fixes for iOS users
- 🕹️ Unbalanced gameplay mechanics
- 🤝 Issues with teaming and cheating
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Progression resets and lost account data
- Connectivity issues and server problems
- Glitches with power-ups and abilities
- Inconsistent performance on iOS devices
- Inability to change name or settings

**Requested features**

- Improved matchmaking system
- More game modes and customization options
- Ability to upload custom skins on iOS
- Better community features and moderation
- Reduced in-app purchase costs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clash Royale free?

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

### Is Nebulous.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clash Royale or Nebulous.io?

Clash Royale is rated higher. Clash Royale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Nebulous.io averages 4.1 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Clash Royale or Nebulous.io have ads?

Both Clash Royale and Nebulous.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clash Royale or Nebulous.io?

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nebulous.io every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clash Royale was updated on October 15, 2026 and Nebulous.io on October 14, 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.*