# Castle Raid! vs Animals Racing

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Castle Raid! at 80K against Animals Racing's 3.9K. Castle Raid! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Animals Racing's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 18%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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 Animals Racing sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Animals Racing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Raid! has 80K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Castle Raid!'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Animals Racing's.

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, Animals Racing every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Raid! | Animals Racing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid/id1560632350/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animals-racing/id6473126414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **27.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918372309) |

## 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


### Animals Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animals-racing/id6473126414)

Race through diverse environments by transforming your character to match land, air, or sea. Adapt quickly to overcome obstacles and outmaneuver opponents to become the ultimate victor.

**Highlights:** Elemental transformations, Varied environments, Competitive racing, Adaptable gameplay, Satisfying fun

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack Sale 20% | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack V2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun game
- 🎉 Enjoyable animal racing
- 💖 Favorite game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High prices
- 🚧 Boring park building
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Ads get stuck, can't exit
- Placement names incorrect in races

**Requested features**

- More animals to unlock
- Ability to choose when to race animals
- Reduce ads or make them optional
- Improve gem/currency system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Raid! free?

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

### Is Animals Racing free?

Animals Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Raid! or Animals Racing?

Animals Racing is rated higher. Castle Raid! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Animals Racing averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Castle Raid! or Animals Racing have ads?

Both Castle Raid! and Animals Racing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Raid! or Animals Racing?

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Animals Racing every 6 weeks. Most recently, Castle Raid! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Animals Racing on October 19, 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.*