# Castle Raid! vs Connectionary

The clearest difference is rating: Connectionary at 5.0 against Castle Raid!'s 4.4. Connectionary also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Castle Raid!'s advantage is ratings volume (80K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Raid! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Connectionary sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connectionary 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.

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, Connectionary every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Raid! | Connectionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/connectionary/id6763611346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [AlsipRossi Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895397653) |

## 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


### Connectionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectionary/id6763611346)

This word puzzle game challenges you to combine word halves into compound words before time runs out. Compete with friends, climb challenge levels, or practice at your own pace to earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Daily compound word puzzles, Competitive multiplayer mode, Progressive challenge levels, Practice mode with adjustable difficulty, Earn in-game currency, Leaderboard rankings

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 65 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Raid! free?

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

### Is Connectionary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Castle Raid! or Connectionary?

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

### Do Castle Raid! or Connectionary have ads?

Both Castle Raid! and Connectionary show ads.

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

Castle Raid! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Connectionary every 3 days. Most recently, Castle Raid! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Connectionary on October 14, 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.*