# Castle Raid! vs Tower Cut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tower Cut at 100% against Castle Raid!'s 26%. Tower Cut also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Castle Raid!'s advantage is ratings volume (80K vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Raid! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Tower Cut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tower Cut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Raid! has 80K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Castle Raid!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Tower Cut's.

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, Tower Cut monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Raid! | Tower Cut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid/id1560632350/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-cut/id1567707311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 275 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Andrey Plechun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381393696) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Raid!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid/id1560632350)

Control your army by cutting grass and conquer enemy castles. Engage in interactive battles with impressive 3D graphics and strategically upgrade your forces to dominate the battlefield. Experience a unique blend of strategy and action.

**Highlights:** Interactive cutting gameplay, Army control through grass cutting, Castle raiding mechanics, Enemy battles, Army upgrades, 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Fire Power | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Water Power | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Wind Power | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its Medium Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all powers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Good game
- 🎮 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Calming gameplay
- 👍 Great concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🧹 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes/freezes
- 🔄 Progression issues after updates
- 🤔 Confusing castle/upgrade system

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at level 119
- Upgrade/purchase issues
- Progress loss after updates
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Faster raid/battle speed option
- Better progression system
- Improved castle/upgrade functionality
- More detailed graphics


### Tower Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-cut/id1567707311)

Experience the satisfying ASMR sensation of scratching and cutting down towering structures. This game offers a unique visual and auditory experience, similar to cutting soap or squashing slime.

**Highlights:** Satisfying ASMR experience, Tower cutting gameplay, Scratching mechanics, Unique visual and auditory feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Raid! free?

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

### Is Tower Cut free?

Tower Cut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Raid! or Tower Cut?

Tower Cut is rated higher. Castle Raid! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Tower Cut averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Castle Raid! or Tower Cut have ads?

Castle Raid! shows ads; Tower Cut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Raid! or Tower Cut?

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tower Cut monthly. Most recently, Castle Raid! was updated on October 2, 2026 and Tower Cut on June 1, 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.*