Comparison

Vikings vs Crownlings Turn Based Strategy

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

Head to head
About

Vikings

Hurl weapons like hammers and axes to defeat dark elves and free frozen friends. This physics-based game challenges players to break objects and clear levels.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Weapon throwing mechanics
  • Level-based progression
  • Object destruction
  • Norse-inspired theme
Features
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Dark elves have taken over the Norse worlds and frozen Erik the viking's friends. Throw hammers, axes and other weapons to get rid of the invaders and break stuff! This game was inspired by the original classic, Crush the Castle, and similar physics games that followed. An update with the next 36 levels will be available in mid to late April 2021.

About

Crownlings Turn Based Strategy

Engage in turn-based tactical battles where strategic positioning and smart decisions lead to victory. Build and upgrade a unique army of heroes to outmaneuver opponents on diverse maps. Climb the competitive ranks through skill-based gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tactical turn-based battles
  • Strategic positioning
  • Unique maps
  • Hero collection and upgrades
  • Skill-based gameplay
  • Competitive progression
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Crownlings is a unique turn-based strategy game inspired by the classics that defined the genre. Command your kingdom through fast 5–10 minute battles, build your economy, recruit a diverse army, control key areas of the map, create powerful unit synergies, and capture the enemy castle. Play through two campaign seasons, unlock new maps and heroes, upgrade your army, and discover new strategies as your roster grows. Built for thinkers, Crownlings brings the depth of classic strategy to modern mobile play. KEY FEATURES * Battles where strategic choices and decisions win games * Turn based battles where you control the entire army * Campaign to unlock new maps, heroes and rewards * Unique maps that force new strategies every match * Unlock and upgrade heroes to build your army * Skill-based gameplay with real competitive depth * Progression system that rewards smart play * PVP coming later this year * More heroes with each update Build your army. Master your strategy. Take the crown. Terms of service: https://www.angrybanana.io/terms Privacy policy: https://www.angrybanana.io/privacy Support: support@angrybanana.io

Screenshots

Vikings4 screens
Crownlings Turn Based Strategy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vikings at none against Crownlings Turn Based Strategy's 23. Vikings also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and device support (3 vs 1). Crownlings Turn Based Strategy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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. Crownlings Turn Based Strategy sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Vikings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vikings versus Crownlings Turn Based Strategy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVikingsCrownlings Turn Based Strategy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB512 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDan TroseljAngry Banana

Customer experience

Vikings

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Crownlings Turn Based Strategy

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.9%

In-app purchases

None

Vikings

No in-app purchases

23 purchases

Crownlings Turn Based Strategy

One-time23
  • Tiny Gems Pack$0.99
  • Level Up 3-4$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
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  • Tiny Gold Pack$0.99
  • Level Up 4-5$2.99
  • Golem Card Early Access$4.99
  • Level Up 5-6$4.99
  • Small Gems Pack$4.99
  • Few Magic Cards$4.99
  • Gold Pouch$4.99
  • Cavalry Card Early Access$8.99
  • Level Up 6-7$9.99
  • Lots of Magic Cards$9.99
  • Tiny Gold Pile$9.99
  • Dragon Card Early Access$14.99
  • Small Gold Pile$19.99
  • Gems Pile$19.99
  • King Pack of Magic Cards$24.99
  • Level Up 7-8$24.99
  • Level Up 8-9$49.99
  • Medium Gold Pile$49.99
  • Level Up 9-10$99.99
  • Mega Gold Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Vikings free?
Vikings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crownlings Turn Based Strategy free?
Crownlings Turn Based Strategy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vikings or Crownlings Turn Based Strategy have ads?
Vikings shows ads; Crownlings Turn Based Strategy does not.
Which is updated more often, Vikings or Crownlings Turn Based Strategy?
Vikings ships an update every 9 days, and Crownlings Turn Based Strategy every 9 days. Most recently, Vikings was updated on September 24, 2026 and Crownlings Turn Based Strategy on October 16, 2026.

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