# Raid Rush vs Castle Busters

Raid Rush and Castle Busters both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 34% of Castle Busters's written reviews are positive against 19% of Raid Rush's. Castle Busters also leads on chart position (#7 vs #28). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raid Rush sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Castle Busters sells 18 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 — 4.5 for Raid Rush against 4.6 for Castle Busters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56K and 109K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Raid Rush's written reviews are positive against 34% of Castle Busters's.

Raid Rush ships an update every 10 days, Castle Busters weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raid Rush | Castle Busters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-rush-tower-defense-td/id1662335371/reviews) | **[4.6 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-busters/id6746328263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56K | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | **33.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #28 | **#7** |
| Size | 237 MB | 598 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Panteon Yazilim Oyun Egitim Teknolojileri ve Hizmetleri Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/545605917) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Raid Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-rush-tower-defense-td/id1662335371)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Action, #51 Top Grossing · Strategy, #66 Top Free · Strategy, #116 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a unique tower defense experience where strategy meets chance. Assemble a battle deck, strategically place towers and roads, and defend your base against waves of enemies. Level up, unlock new units, and compete in events to claim victory.

**Highlights:** Strategic tower and road placement, Random tower card draws, Deck building and unit upgrades, Path control for enemy routes, Diverse maps and enemy types, Events and tournaments, Daily rewards and quests

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Play Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Mega Monthly Card | $15.99 | per month |
| Raid Rush Pack 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 16 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 17 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 9 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 12 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 19 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 11 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 12 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 21 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 15 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Terminator Pack 9 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 7 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 21 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Terminator Pack 10 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 8 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 24 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 25 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Terminator Pack 12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 54 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game mechanics
- 👍 Unique tower/path building
- 💡 Randomized card system
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes often
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔀 Random card selection issues
- 🤯 Difficulty spikes too high

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Ads not working as intended
- Crashes on new updates
- Inconsistent card selection

**Requested features**

- More tower/upgrade options
- Ability to choose towers/paths
- Endless/survival mode
- Better progression system


### Castle Busters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-busters/id6746328263)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Strategy, #11 Top Free · Action, #15 Top Grossing · Action, #26 Top Grossing · Strategy, #53 Top Free · Games, #115 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced, real-time PvP castle battles where every action impacts the outcome. Strategically draft units, fortify your stronghold, and outmaneuver opponents in destructible arenas. Victory is achieved by eliminating all enemy units or demolishing their castle.

**Highlights:** Real-time 1v1 PvP matches, Fully destructible castles, Draft up to 4 unique units, Deep unit and castle upgrades, Ranked ladders and unlockable arenas, Strategic loadout building

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loss Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resources Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Laser Man Unit Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No RV - Weekly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Forge Pass - Biweekly | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Unit Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Forge Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Video Ads | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No misleading ads
- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- 👍 Good concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Gameplay freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Glitches with progression and rewards
- 🐛 Matchmaking issues
- 🔍 Lack of challenge/difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Gameplay freezes and crashes
- Progression and rewards not tracking properly
- Matchmaking issues causing losses
- Sniper shots not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Add emotes and replay feature
- Improve progression and upgrade system
- Introduce more customization and gameplay elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raid Rush free?

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

### Is Castle Busters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Raid Rush or Castle Busters?

Castle Busters is rated higher. Raid Rush averages 4.5 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Castle Busters averages 4.6 from 109K ratings.

### Do Raid Rush or Castle Busters have ads?

Both Raid Rush and Castle Busters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raid Rush or Castle Busters?

Raid Rush ships an update every 10 days, and Castle Busters weekly. Most recently, Raid Rush was updated on October 31, 2026 and Castle Busters on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Raid Rush or Castle Busters?

Raid Rush currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Castle Busters at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*