# Clash Royale vs ZombsRoyale.io

Clash Royale and ZombsRoyale.io both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of ZombsRoyale.io's written reviews are positive against 35% of Clash Royale's. ZombsRoyale.io also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Clash Royale's advantage is ratings volume (3.9M vs 136K) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 ZombsRoyale.io sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Clash Royale against 4.7 for ZombsRoyale.io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clash Royale has 3.9M ratings behind it against 136K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Clash Royale's written reviews are positive against 74% of ZombsRoyale.io's.

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, ZombsRoyale.io every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clash Royale | ZombsRoyale.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-royale/id1053012308/reviews) | **[4.7 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombsroyaleio/id1356882421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 136K |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 1022 MB | 380 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) | [Yangcheng Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314774801) |

## What reviewers say

### Clash Royale

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Action, #12 Top Free · Strategy, #13 Top Free · Action, #14 Top Grossing · Strategy, #60 Top Grossing · Games, #100 Top Free · Games, #144 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


### ZombsRoyale.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombsroyaleio/id1356882421)

Compete in a 2D battle royale game with up to 100 players in real-time. Choose from various game modes, including solo, duo, squad, and limited-time events like zombie survival and crystal destruction. Customize your character with over 1000 cosmetics and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 100-player real-time battle royale, Multiple game modes (Solo, Duo, Squad), Limited-time game modes, Over 1000 character cosmetics, Leaderboards and seasons, Daily and weekly rewards

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Club Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 40 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 210 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 430 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 💎 Great cosmetic options
- 🎮 Smooth mobile controls
- 🌟 Polished and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lag and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of account security features
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🧠 Imbalanced weapons and items
- 🔍 Matchmaking issues with PC players

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Incorrect or missing player stats
- Issues with cross-platform play
- Unreliable matchmaking and server connectivity

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and maps
- Implement a trading or gifting system
- Improve spectator mode and stats tracking
- Introduce a ranked/competitive mode
- Allow for more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clash Royale free?

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

### Is ZombsRoyale.io free?

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

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

ZombsRoyale.io is rated higher. Clash Royale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while ZombsRoyale.io averages 4.7 from 136K ratings.

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

Both Clash Royale and ZombsRoyale.io show ads.

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

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZombsRoyale.io every 5 days. Most recently, Clash Royale was updated on October 28, 2026 and ZombsRoyale.io on October 28, 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.*