# Castle Raid! vs King or Fail

The clearest difference is rating: King or Fail at 4.7 against Castle Raid!'s 4.4. King or Fail also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 18%). Castle Raid!'s advantage is ratings volume (80K vs 17K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Raid! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and King or Fail sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

King or Fail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80K and 17K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Castle Raid!'s written reviews are positive against 28% of King or Fail's.

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, King or Fail fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Raid! | King or Fail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid/id1560632350/reviews) | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-or-fail-castle-takeover/id1672225232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **28.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### King or Fail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-or-fail-castle-takeover/id1672225232)

Build and manage a medieval kingdom, balancing farming, crafting, and construction with military conquest. Recruit and upgrade soldiers, raid enemy castles, and develop your empire to become a prosperous and fearsome ruler.

**Highlights:** Kingdom building and management, Resource gathering and crafting, Army recruitment and upgrades, Castle raiding and combat, Worker hiring and management, Ballista weapon system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of gems - Smallest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Equipment special offer №1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free adventure 30% off | $5.99 | one-time |
| com.playfocus.king.gems6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Resources special offer №2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Resources special offer №3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Resources special offer №4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Resources special offer №7 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Resources special offer №11 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Resources special offer №9 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Equipment special offer №2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Adieu to Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Tickets | $7.99 | one-time |
| Equipment special offer №3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack of gems - Medium | $11.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack of Tickets | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pack of gems - Big | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Interesting concept and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔋 Game drains device battery quickly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on certain missions due to missing resources
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior of certain game mechanics

**Requested features**

- More content and levels to progress through
- Better balance and progression for late-game battles
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Raid! free?

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

### Is King or Fail free?

King or Fail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Raid! or King or Fail?

King or Fail is rated higher. Castle Raid! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while King or Fail averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do Castle Raid! or King or Fail have ads?

Both Castle Raid! and King or Fail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Raid! or King or Fail?

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, and King or Fail fortnightly. Most recently, Castle Raid! was updated on October 29, 2026 and King or Fail on October 29, 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.*