Comparison

Frostfall vs Spell Arena

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Frostfall

Experience a unique fantasy battle royale on mobile. Discover and combine hundreds of weapons and spells to outwit opponents in fast-paced matches. Unlock characters and explore lore as you climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Fantasy battle royale gameplay
  • Discover and combine weapons and spells
  • Over 7000 item combinations
  • Matches under 5 minutes
  • Unlockable characters and lore
  • Leaderboard progression
Features
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Works with: iPhone SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro; iPad mini 4, 5; iPad Air 2, 3; iPad Pro Frostfall DOES NOT support: iPhone 5s, 6, 6 Plus; iPad Air, Mini, 2, 3; iPod Touch. Frostfall is the world’s first fantasy-infused battle royale built specifically for mobile. In Frostfall, you discover and combine dangerous weapons, ancient technology, and potent spells to defeat your foes. Featuring a fun cast of characters from Doran a curious fox, to Basilisk, a feared sea captain. Pick your favorite and go into battle! Forge Your Hero - Play however you want every match by discovering new combinations of weapons and spells. With over 7000 item combinations, each battle is exciting, chaotic, and unique. Quick Games for Mobile - Frostfall matches are under 5 minutes! Get-in, get-out (Pro tip: flush the toilet and wash your hands). An Epic Quest! - Unlock Characters, Totems, Emotes (and more) through the Quest. Read about the lore of Lhun and the characters who inhabit it. Climb The Leaderboards - Win Honor as you play to show your skill, and become the best Lhunatic around! Frostfall is easy to pick up but hard to master — TO BATTLE!

About

Spell Arena

Engage in real-time PvP magic battles where you choose a magician, build a powerful spell deck, and survive in a dynamic arena. Loot, upgrade spells, and employ tactics to become the ultimate hero in this unique blend of deck building, battle royale, and MOBA gameplay.

Highlights
  • Battle Royale survival
  • Real-time multiplayer PvP
  • Card-based deck building
  • Unique mana system
  • Multiple powerful heroes
  • Dynamic arena environments
  • Seasonal Magic Pass rewards
Features
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Enter Spell Arena, a fast 20-player battle royale where every wizard fights with a custom spell deck. Loot the arena, upgrade your spells, outplay real players, and survive to become the last wizard standing. Choose your hero, build a deck around your favorite spells, and adapt as the match unfolds. Hide in bushes, ambush rivals, chase rare loot, or dive into fast brawler-style fights. Matches are short, tactical, and packed with real-time multiplayer action. Features: - 20-player battle royale: fight online against real players and survive until the end. - Spell deck building: unlock spells, choose your loadout, and create powerful combos. - Unique heroes: pick a wizard with a playstyle that fits your strategy. - Fast PvP matches: jump into action-packed battles that last under four minutes. - Tactical arenas: use terrain, monsters, bushes, lava, and loot to your advantage. - Season rewards: complete challenges, open chests, and climb through trophy leagues. Spell Arena blends battle royale survival, deck building, and top-down multiplayer combat into one spell-powered PvP battleground. Build smarter, cast faster, and be the last wizard standing. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/5xEjP6sgNu Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tapanywhere Contact Support: contact@tapanywhere.com

Screenshots

Frostfall4 screens
Spell Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Frostfall at none against Spell Arena's shown. Frostfall also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Spell Arena's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 320). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Frostfall sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Spell Arena sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Frostfall against 4.6 for Spell Arena. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 320 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Frostfall's written reviews are positive against 64% of Spell Arena's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frostfall ships an update monthly, Spell Arena fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Frostfall versus Spell Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrostfallSpell Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (320 ratings) — better4.6 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better64.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3201.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB351 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDusk Ltd.MADCORE GAMES SP Z O O

Customer experience

Frostfall

All ratings320 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative16.7%

Spell Arena

All ratings1,018 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Frostfall

From 320 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⚖️ Skill-based gameplay, not pay-to-win
  • 🎨 Excellent art and graphics
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💰 Free-to-play with cosmetic-only purchases
  • 🔄 Quick matches and fast-paced action

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent loading screen crashes
  • 🎮 High bot population in matches
  • 🗺️ Map design causes player collision issues
  • 👀 Difficult to see looted items
  • ⚡ Lag and stuttering issues

Spell Arena

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Unique spell system
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
  • ⏳ Long wait times for chest openings
  • 🔒 Account progress loss
  • 💰 Potential pay-to-win elements

Bugs and requests

Frostfall

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game stuck on loading/splash screen
  • Game won't open or launch
  • Stuck on Frostfall title screen
  • Login error claiming account logged in elsewhere
  • Lag causing character to skip across screen
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  • Unable to target enemies during lag
  • Game crashes on specific iOS versions
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 6 and older models

Requested features

10 requests
  • Team/duo gameplay modes
  • First-person camera option
  • Expanded map size
  • More weapon variety
  • Increased player count per match
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  • Faster movement mechanics
  • Better quest completion indicators
  • More frequent rewards for casual players
  • Console releases (Xbox mentioned)
  • Lower graphics settings for older devices

Spell Arena

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Account progress reset after updates
  • Issues with in-app purchases and battle passes
  • Matchmaking against bots instead of players

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • Implement clan/guild system
  • Introduce more diverse game modes
  • Expand character and spell selection
  • Add leaderboards and ranking system

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Frostfall

One-time6
  • Pinch of Arka$0.99
  • Satchel of Arka$4.99
  • Bag of Arka$9.99
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  • Chest of Arka$19.99
  • Barrel of Arka$49.99
  • Mountain of Arka$99.99
10 purchases

Spell Arena

One-time10
  • Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • League 2 Bundle$1.99
  • Welcome Bundle$1.99
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  • League 3 Bundle$2.99
  • Gem Pack 2$4.99
  • Magic Pass$4.99
  • Gem Pack 3$9.99
  • Gem Pack 4$19.99
  • Gem Pack 5$49.99
  • Gem Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Frostfall free?
Frostfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell Arena free?
Spell Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frostfall or Spell Arena?
Frostfall is rated higher. Frostfall averages 4.7 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Spell Arena averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Frostfall or Spell Arena have ads?
Spell Arena shows ads; Frostfall does not.
Which is updated more often, Frostfall or Spell Arena?
Frostfall ships an update monthly, and Spell Arena fortnightly. Most recently, Frostfall was updated on November 2, 2026 and Spell Arena on November 3, 2026.

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