# Clash Royale vs Tiny Animals War

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Clash Royale at 3.9M against Tiny Animals War's 373. Clash Royale also leads on chart position (#6 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Tiny Animals War's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (55% vs 35%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clash Royale sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Animals War sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Animals War holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clash Royale has 3.9M ratings behind it against 373, 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 55% of Tiny Animals War's.

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, Tiny Animals War every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clash Royale | Tiny Animals War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-royale/id1053012308/reviews) | **[4.9 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-animals-war/id6448897841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 373 |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 606 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) | [Mille Crepe Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790819130) |

## What reviewers say

### Clash Royale

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Action, #8 Top Grossing · Strategy, #11 Top Free · Action, #11 Top Free · Strategy, #44 Top Grossing · Games, #82 Top Free · Games, #131 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


### Tiny Animals War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-animals-war/id6448897841)

Collect and upgrade adorable animal troops to defend against invaders in strategic battles. Utilize unique skills and a vast battlefield to overcome thousands of challenges. Compete against other players in the arena and gather resources even while offline.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade animal troops, Utilize over 30 unique skills, Engage in strategic 7x7 battlefield combat, Collect over 45 unique animals, Earn resources while offline, Compete in player-versus-player arena battles

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

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package D1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package E1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package A2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package H2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package E2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package B2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package D2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package G2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package A3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruby B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package I3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package C3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package B3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP A | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package D4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package J4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund A1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package H4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package B4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Passes C | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund D1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund E1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund C1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package C4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package D5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund A2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package I5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund D2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund C2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package H5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package AH1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund F1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP C | $29.99 | one-time |
| Package I7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package H7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package B7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package A8 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Package B8 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Relaxing and ad-free gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed and addictive game
- 🎨 Visually appealing art and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Increased pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔄 Retroactive changes to paid features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤬 Unresponsive customer support
- 🤯 Data loss and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screens
- Glitches with certain heroes
- Inability to link accounts

**Requested features**

- Data transfer and progress recovery
- Improved performance and optimization
- More transparent communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clash Royale free?

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

### Is Tiny Animals War free?

Tiny Animals War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clash Royale or Tiny Animals War?

Tiny Animals War is rated higher. Clash Royale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Tiny Animals War averages 4.9 from 373 ratings.

### Do Clash Royale or Tiny Animals War have ads?

Both Clash Royale and Tiny Animals War show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clash Royale or Tiny Animals War?

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Animals War every 6 weeks. Most recently, Clash Royale was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tiny Animals War on October 9, 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.*