Comparison

Royal Kingdom vs Challenge World

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Royal Kingdom

Embark on a match 3 puzzle adventure to build legendary kingdoms and defeat the Dark King. Solve challenging puzzles, explore new lands, and craft a kingdom befitting royalty with stunning visuals and smooth animations.

Highlights
  • Master match 3 puzzles
  • Build and explore kingdoms
  • Conquer the Dark King
  • Expand your ruling
  • Stunning graphics and animations
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From the creators of Royal Match comes a brand new match 3 puzzle adventure in Royal Kingdom, starring the extended Royal Family! You’ll meet King Richard, King Robert's younger brother, as well as a charming cast of new characters, including Princess Bella and the Wizard, to embark on a journey to build legendary kingdoms! Solve match 3 puzzles to explore new lands and defeat the Dark King & his army! MASTER MATCH 3 PUZZLES Test your skills and become the ultimate match 3 expert by solving fun yet challenging puzzles! Beat thrilling levels and overcome unique obstacles! BUILD AND EXPLORE KINGDOMS With the help of the Builder, craft a kingdom befitting royalty. Solve puzzles, earn coins, and unlock diverse districts - from the Parliament Square to the University and the Princess Tower. CONQUER THE DARK KING Defend the kingdom from the Dark King’s attack by solving match 3 puzzles - destroy his castles and evil minions to see him fall. Victory is one match away! EXPAND YOUR RULING Rise through the ranks and claim the top spot on the leaderboard, master your puzzle solving skills for generous rewards, and expand your kingdom by uncovering uncharted lands as you play! ENJOY THE FINEST VISUALS Immerse yourself in Royal Kingdom's stunning graphics and smooth animations. A puzzle game experience like never before - captivating and seamless. What are you waiting for? Download Royal Kingdom and join the ranks of the noble adventurers! With hours of fun, challenging gameplay, and a magical world, this puzzle game is fit for royalty! Need some help? Visit our support page in the Royal Kingdom app or send us a message at contact@dreamgames.com.

About

Challenge World

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Challenge World is a cognitive gauntlet built to find your limits. 310 levels. 50+ challenge types. Every session different. You'll face memory grids, rhythm tests, spatial logic, pattern locks, voice challenges, estimation games, reflex traps, and dozens of mechanics you won't see coming. The game shuffles daily the same level plays differently every time. 6 TIERS. RISING DIFFICULTY. Foundation is free. Prove you belong before you touch Synapse, Cortex, Nexus, Zenith, or Apex. Most players don't clear the third tier. A handful reach the top. YOUR IQ MOVES. Every level you pass raises your IQ score. Every fail costs you. Hints carry a penalty. The leaderboard is honest no grinding past it. HEAD-TO-HEAD MODE Challenge real players to 1v1 duels. Pick a topic, pick your opponent, prove it live. GAUNTLETS & BOSS LEVELS Every tier ends with a gauntlet 10 challenges, zero resets, zero mercy. One wrong answer sends you back to 1. Boss levels pull from your entire tier history. You don't skip them. Available in English and French.

Screenshots

Royal Kingdom4 screens
Challenge World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Challenge World at every 5 days against Royal Kingdom's fortnightly. Royal Kingdom's advantage is chart position (#4 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Royal Kingdom sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Challenge World sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Royal Kingdom ships an update fortnightly, Challenge World every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Royal Kingdom versus Challenge World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoyal KingdomChallenge World
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2M — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB88 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDream GamesEric Martial Kameni

Bugs and requests

Royal Kingdom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels are impossible without paying
  • Progress reset to zero with update
  • Keeps kicking player out of the game

Requested features

4 requests
  • More power-ups and coins for harder levels
  • Ability to choose own levels
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Ability to play as the dark king

Challenge World

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Royal Kingdom

One-time10
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Mini Offer$2.99
  • Mini Concept Offer$2.99
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  • Noble Pack$5.99
  • King's Favor$6.99
  • Normal Concept Offer$6.99
  • Small Coin Package$7.99
  • Splendid Pouch$9.99
  • Kingdom Pass$9.99
  • Superior Chest$19.99
6 purchases

Challenge World

One-time6
  • Synapse Tier$0.99
  • Cortex Tier$0.99
  • Nexus Tier$0.99
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  • Zenith Tier$0.99
  • Apex Tier$0.99
  • Head-to-Head Mode$0.99

Questions

Is Royal Kingdom free?
Royal Kingdom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Challenge World free?
Challenge World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Royal Kingdom or Challenge World have ads?
Neither Royal Kingdom nor Challenge World shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Royal Kingdom or Challenge World?
Royal Kingdom ships an update fortnightly, and Challenge World every 5 days. Most recently, Royal Kingdom was updated on November 11, 2026 and Challenge World on November 10, 2026.

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