# Castle Raid! vs Tangled Snakes

Castle Raid! and Tangled Snakes both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 31% of Tangled Snakes's written reviews are positive against 18% of Castle Raid!'s. Tangled Snakes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). 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 Tangled Snakes sells 11 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 Tangled Snakes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80K and 87K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Castle Raid!'s written reviews are positive against 31% of Tangled Snakes's.

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, Tangled Snakes weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Raid! | Tangled Snakes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid/id1560632350/reviews) | **[4.5 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-snakes/id1665914232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80K | **87K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **30.8% 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 |
| Size | 282 MB | 429 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) | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) |

## 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


### Tangled Snakes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-snakes/id1665914232)

Guide tangled snakes to freedom in this unique puzzle game. Slither snakes in the correct order, avoiding obstacles like bear traps, to clear levels. A satisfying challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Untangle snakes, Solve snake puzzles, Correct slithering order, Avoid obstacles, Pass challenging levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Level Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 10 Hard Challenges | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Coin Multiplier Income | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 10 Epic Challenges | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile of cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of cash | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔍 Lack of new content
- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Impossible levels

**Reported bugs**

- Snakes getting stuck and unable to move
- Levels not registering as completed
- Blank screens and crashes
- Ads freezing the game

**Requested features**

- More variety of skins and customization options
- Ability to disable visual effects
- More challenging and diverse levels
- Better progression system with meaningful rewards
- Ability to opt out of ads completely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Raid! free?

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

### Is Tangled Snakes free?

Tangled Snakes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Raid! or Tangled Snakes?

Tangled Snakes is rated higher. Castle Raid! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Tangled Snakes averages 4.5 from 87K ratings.

### Do Castle Raid! or Tangled Snakes have ads?

Both Castle Raid! and Tangled Snakes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Raid! or Tangled Snakes?

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tangled Snakes weekly. Most recently, Castle Raid! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tangled Snakes on October 18, 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.*