# Clash Royale vs ZXBrick

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZXBrick at weekly against Clash Royale's every 3 weeks. Clash Royale's advantage is chart position (#6 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clash Royale sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and ZXBrick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, ZXBrick weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clash Royale | ZXBrick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-royale/id1053012308/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 1022 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) | [BarkinMad Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834624193) |

## What reviewers say

### Clash Royale

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Action, #11 Top Free · Strategy, #12 Top Free · Action, #13 Top Grossing · Strategy, #59 Top Grossing · Games, #73 Top Free · Games, #135 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in real-time PvP battles using a custom deck of cards. Collect and upgrade over 100 unique cards, join a clan for rewards, and climb the leaderboards in this strategic tower defense game.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP battles, Build and upgrade 100+ cards, Join clans for rewards, Compete in leagues and tournaments, Seasonal events and challenges, Strategic deck building

**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


### ZXBrick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zxbrick/id6771886847)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clash Royale free?

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

### Is ZXBrick free?

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

### Do Clash Royale or ZXBrick have ads?

Both Clash Royale and ZXBrick show ads.

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

Clash Royale ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZXBrick weekly. Most recently, Clash Royale was updated on November 1, 2026 and ZXBrick on October 25, 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.*