# A Little War vs Castle Raid 2

The clearest difference is price: A Little War at Free against Castle Raid 2's $1.99. A Little War also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 61 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 402). Castle Raid 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

A Little War is free to download; Castle Raid 2 costs $1.99 up front. A Little War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Castle Raid 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for A Little War against 4.5 for Castle Raid 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Little War has 11K ratings behind it against 402, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 77% positive.

A Little War ships an update every 3 weeks, Castle Raid 2 every 61 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Little War | Castle Raid 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-little-war/id511841021/reviews)** | [4.5 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid-2/id635819133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 402 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 61 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 107 MB | 639 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) | [Arcmill AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/490627005) |

## What reviewers say

### A Little War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-little-war/id511841021)

Lead your army in an epic fantasy battle against an onslaught of Orcs and Evil Dragons. Command diverse troops, utilize magic skills, and strategically level up your hero and soldiers to defend your homeland. Enjoy fast-paced combat across 100 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Command up to 100 soldiers, 6 magic skills, Fast, urgent battles, Command 3 military branches, Level-up soldiers and hero stats, 100 challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Gold Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elf Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Key Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini God Power Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skill 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Gold Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Little Gold Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Key Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Package | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 No energy needed to play
- 💎 Great value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔑 Lack of keys to open chests
- ⚔️ Unbalanced boss battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when playing 'Search for Oasis'
- Freezing issues after using abilities
- Inconsistent star rating system
- Forced tutorial soft-locks progression

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve key drop rates
- Implement better progression system
- Add multiplayer or PvP mode


### Castle Raid 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid-2/id635819133)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a strategic tug-of-war to defend your castle against enemy forces. Explore magical worlds, command diverse units, and overcome challenging battlefields in both single-player and local multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Single device multiplayer, 20 battlegrounds, 9 unit classes, Campaign mode, Time challenges, Gladiator challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Awesome multiplayer
- 🚀 Nostalgic
- 👍 Improved from previous version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 In-app purchases not working
- 🔧 Needs more content and updates
- 🔧 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Partial screen cutoff on tablets
- In-app purchases not working
- Troops getting stuck on certain map elements

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More units and troop types
- Map editor and custom maps
- Longer campaign mode
- Difficulty options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Little War free?

A Little War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Castle Raid 2 free?

Castle Raid 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Little War or Castle Raid 2?

A Little War is rated higher. A Little War averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Castle Raid 2 averages 4.5 from 402 ratings.

### Do A Little War or Castle Raid 2 have ads?

A Little War shows ads; Castle Raid 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, A Little War or Castle Raid 2?

A Little War ships an update every 3 weeks, and Castle Raid 2 every 61 months. Most recently, A Little War was updated on October 21, 2026 and Castle Raid 2 on October 21, 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.*