# Clash Royale vs Evony

The clearest difference is rating: Clash Royale at 4.6 against Evony's 4.0. Clash Royale also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 18%) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 180K). 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 Evony sells 14 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clash Royale has 3.9M ratings behind it against 180K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Clash Royale's written reviews are positive against 18% of Evony's.

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, Evony every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clash Royale | Evony |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-royale/id1053012308/reviews)** | [4.0 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evony/id1098157959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 180K |
| Positive reviews | **34.9% of reviews** | 17.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #5 | **#2** |
| Size | 1020 MB | 749 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) | [TOP GAMES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050386041) |

## What reviewers say

### Clash Royale

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Action, #9 Top Free · Strategy, #10 Top Grossing · Strategy, #13 Top Free · Action, #44 Top Grossing · Games, #72 Top Free · Games, #129 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


### Evony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evony/id1098157959)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #6 Top Grossing · Strategy, #21 Top Grossing · Games, #61 Top Free · Role Playing, #76 Top Grossing, #78 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Build your empire, train troops, and engage in real-time strategy battles. Recruit historical generals, manage your cities, and form alliances to conquer seven kingdoms. Solve puzzles for rewards and experience dynamic warfare.

**Highlights:** City building and empire expansion, Real-time strategy battles, Recruit historical generals, Alliance system with voice/text chat, Puzzle solving for rewards, Multiple civilizations to choose from

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Super Sale Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Poseidon's Grace Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Gem Package! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Activity Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blessing of Flame | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rally Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Precious Treasure | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Germs | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Good alliance community
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Fun for casual players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Pay-to-win model
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💩 Terrible customer support
- 🤖 Suspicious bot reviews
- 🎮 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing resources and items after purchases
- Inability to access game features due to server issues
- Inconsistent and unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Improved balance between free and paying players
- Better customer support and issue resolution
- More transparent and honest advertising


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clash Royale free?

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

### Is Evony free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clash Royale or Evony?

Clash Royale is rated higher. Clash Royale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Evony averages 4.0 from 180K ratings.

### Do Clash Royale or Evony have ads?

Both Clash Royale and Evony show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clash Royale or Evony?

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, and Evony every 10 days. Most recently, Clash Royale was updated on September 25, 2026 and Evony on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Clash Royale or Evony?

Clash Royale currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Evony at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*