# Castle Raid! vs Bump Pop

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bump Pop at weekly against Castle Raid!'s every 2 weeks. Bump Pop also leads on chart position (#206 vs unranked). Castle Raid!'s advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 9%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Raid! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Bump Pop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Castle Raid! against 4.5 for Bump Pop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Castle Raid!'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Bump Pop's.

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, Bump Pop weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Raid! | Bump Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid/id1560632350/reviews) | **[4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bump-pop/id1631334873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | **17.5% of reviews** | 8.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#206** |
| Size | 282 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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


### Bump Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bump-pop/id1631334873)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

A hyper-casual runner game where you multiply your ball by bouncing off targets. Dodge obstacles and guide your growing horde to the finish line for maximum points. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Cloning mechanic for multiplying balls, Smooth ball physics and responsive controls, Hyper-casual, intuitive gameplay, Navigate obstacle courses with ramps and gaps, Endless replayability with new paths

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Common Balls | $0.49 | one-time |
| Rare Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Epic Balls | $1.49 | one-time |
| Legendary Ball | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⏱️ Quick rounds for short play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🕰️ Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play

**Reported bugs**

- Balls disappearing off-screen
- Levels freezing or not registering completion
- Inconsistent camera angles and controls

**Requested features**

- More varied level designs
- Offline play mode
- Reduced ad frequency
- Better progression system with meaningful upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Raid! free?

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

### Is Bump Pop free?

Bump Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Raid! or Bump Pop?

Bump Pop is rated higher. Castle Raid! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Bump Pop averages 4.5 from 29K ratings.

### Do Castle Raid! or Bump Pop have ads?

Both Castle Raid! and Bump Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Raid! or Bump Pop?

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bump Pop weekly. Most recently, Castle Raid! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bump Pop on October 20, 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.*