# RAID vs Black Desert Mobile

The clearest difference is ads: Black Desert Mobile at none against RAID's shown. Black Desert Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). RAID's advantage is ratings volume (531K vs 33K) and chart position (#19 vs #176). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RAID sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Black Desert Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RAID against 4.6 for Black Desert Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RAID has 531K ratings behind it against 33K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of RAID's written reviews are positive against 50% of Black Desert Mobile's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RAID | Black Desert Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (531K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-shadow-legends/id1371565796/reviews)** | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-desert-mobile/id1477186880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **531K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **49.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #176 |
| Size | 264 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plarium Global Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/489487383) | [Pearl Abyss Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323002998) |

## What reviewers say

### RAID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-shadow-legends/id1371565796)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #32 Top Grossing · Strategy, #36 Top Free · Role Playing, #47 Top Free · Strategy, #155 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure collecting hundreds of unique champions. Master strategic turn-based combat, explore dungeons, and battle bosses. Join clans, conquer arenas, and experience a vast PvE campaign.

**Highlights:** Collect hundreds of champions, Strategic turn-based combat, Epic boss battles, Join a clan for co-op, Multiplayer PvP arenas, Massive PvE campaign

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Regular Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bulk Value Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pro Value Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Extra Savings Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Savings Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Impressive graphics and animations
- 🎨 Wide variety of champions and factions
- ⏱️ Consistent content updates
- 🕹️ Challenging boss battles and dungeons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- ⏳ Excessive grinding and energy limitations
- 🔀 Unbalanced arena matchmaking
- 🤖 Repetitive and auto-play heavy gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of meaningful new content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent server issues and crashes
- Incorrect champion skill descriptions
- Inconsistent arena point calculations

**Requested features**

- Improved artifact management and gear swapping
- Increased drop rates for rare and legendary champions
- More free-to-play friendly progression options
- Clan-based cooperative gameplay modes
- Faster auto-battle and multi-battle options


### Black Desert Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-desert-mobile/id1477186880)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a vast open-world adventure in this critically acclaimed MMORPG. Experience breathtaking action with dynamic skills, stunning graphics, and deep character customization. Explore endless content, manage your own camp, and adventure with loyal pets and horses.

**Highlights:** Breathtaking action combat, High-fidelity graphics, Extreme character customization, Vast life content (fishing, taming), Camp management and expansion, Loyal pets and horses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 122 pearls | $2.99 | one-time |
| 204 pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combat Plus (14 Days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 410 pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| All-Inclusive Plus Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1232 pearls | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1232 Pearls + Bonus 5% Pearls | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4115 pearls | $99.99 | one-time |
| 4115 Pearls + Bonus 10% Pearls | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Stunning graphics
- 🌟 Immersive world and story
- 🎨 Excellent character customization
- ⚔️ Engaging combat system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Restrictive gender-locked classes
- 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when summoning a horse
- Unable to claim certain items
- Matchmaking issues in PvP arena
- Connectivity problems and server instability

**Requested features**

- Allow gender selection for all classes
- Improve social features and player interaction
- Add more diverse content and endgame activities
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
- Provide better balance between free-to-play and paid progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RAID free?

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

### Is Black Desert Mobile free?

Black Desert Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RAID or Black Desert Mobile?

RAID is rated higher. RAID averages 4.7 out of 5 from 531K ratings, while Black Desert Mobile averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do RAID or Black Desert Mobile have ads?

RAID shows ads; Black Desert Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, RAID or Black Desert Mobile?

RAID ships an update fortnightly, and Black Desert Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, RAID was updated on October 26, 2026 and Black Desert Mobile on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RAID or Black Desert Mobile?

RAID currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Black Desert Mobile at #176. 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.*