# Case Open vs Castle Crush

Case Open and Castle Crush both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Case Open's written reviews are positive against 43% of Castle Crush's. Case Open also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Castle Crush's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Crush sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Case Open asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Case Open against 4.9 for Castle Crush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Crush has 18K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Case Open's written reviews are positive against 43% of Castle Crush's.

Case Open ships an update monthly, Castle Crush weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Case Open | Castle Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-open/id1526458669/reviews)** | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-crush-match-3/id1663431964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 42.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 402 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cornelis Aerts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542831728) | [KIWI MIBO NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658532644) |

## What reviewers say

### Case Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-open/id1526458669)

Guide Casey through over 400 puzzle levels to collect coins and reach the exit. This game offers a stress-free, offline experience with no ads or in-app purchases, perfect for casual play.

**Highlights:** 400+ puzzle levels, Collect coins to reach exit, No time stress or lives, Completely free with no ads, Offline gameplay, Help section and walkthroughs

**In-app purchases:** none


### Castle Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-crush-match-3/id1663431964)

Engage in a captivating match-3 puzzle adventure with hundreds of challenging levels and unique obstacles. Decorate a hotel, join team battles, and compete in global tournaments. Enjoy endless fun offline with special rewards and power-ups.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of challenging match-3 levels, Hotel renovation and decoration, Team battles and competitions, Global leaderboards, Unique level obstacles, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| merge2bubble | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Novice Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moves Charge 9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time Limited Order | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Sale Two | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Boost | $8.99 | one-time |
| One Star Treasure | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Card 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Two star Treasure | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Persistent gameplay
- 👍 Generous with rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Losing progress and rewards
- 💰 Expensive to progress without spending money
- 🐛 Glitchy team tournaments
- 🐛 Privacy concerns with personal information requests

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when using light ball
- Losing power-ups and rewards due to crashes
- Levels becoming unwinnable without spending money
- Inability to load or open the game

**Requested features**

- Bank unused moves for later levels
- Ability to choose whether to use boosters
- Improve AI and helicopter behavior
- Fix bugs with light ball and power-ups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Case Open free?

Case Open is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castle Crush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Case Open or Castle Crush?

Case Open is rated higher. Case Open averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Castle Crush averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do Case Open or Castle Crush have ads?

Neither Case Open nor Castle Crush shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Case Open or Castle Crush?

Case Open ships an update monthly, and Castle Crush weekly. Most recently, Case Open was updated on October 17, 2026 and Castle Crush on October 28, 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.*