# Join Clash vs Killers Instinct

The clearest difference is ads: Killers Instinct at none against Join Clash's shown. Killers Instinct also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Join Clash's advantage is ratings volume (397K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join Clash sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Killers Instinct sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Killers Instinct holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Join Clash has 397K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Join Clash ships an update every 3 months, Killers Instinct every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join Clash | Killers Instinct |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (397K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-clash/id1499812410/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/killers-instinct/id6642654923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **397K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) | [7Seas Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630154597) |

## What reviewers say

### Join Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-clash/id1499812410)

Lead a growing crowd through a challenging obstacle course, dodging deadly traps and rival teams. Race to the finish line, win final battles, and capture castles to achieve victory in this epic survival run.

**Highlights:** Gather a massive crowd, Dodge deadly obstacles and traps, Race through unique levels, Clash against rival teams, Capture castles, Collect keys

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lots of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lots of hammers | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 So good
- 😊 Ads are just like the game!
- 😊 This Game Is Fun
- 😊 OMG!
- 😊 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lag machine
- 🔋 Full of ads.
- 🔋 Sticky Ads messing up great game
- 🔋 Can't avoid long ads.
- 🔋 Violent and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- glitch in the system where I can literally not even have to watch ads at all
- Glitching Like Crazy
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Make it harder
- Add a create level
- More powerful the more rigged
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Killers Instinct

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/killers-instinct/id6642654923)

Engage in a fast-paced 2D action-strategy shooter where you strategically eliminate threats. Utilize a variety of environmental obstacles to take down enemies in multiple creative ways across 50 challenging levels. Enjoy an offline experience with no time limits and smooth controls.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced action-strategy gameplay, Strategic obstacle utilization, 50 challenging levels, No time limit, Offline play, Smooth controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join Clash free?

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

### Is Killers Instinct free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Join Clash or Killers Instinct?

Killers Instinct is rated higher. Join Clash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 397K ratings, while Killers Instinct averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Join Clash or Killers Instinct have ads?

Join Clash shows ads; Killers Instinct does not.

### Which is updated more often, Join Clash or Killers Instinct?

Join Clash ships an update every 3 months, and Killers Instinct every 8 months. Most recently, Join Clash was updated on October 15, 2026 and Killers Instinct on October 7, 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.*