# TheRoyalty vs Switchy Sides

TheRoyalty and Switchy Sides both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Switchy Sides's written reviews are positive against 24% of TheRoyalty's. Switchy Sides also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (61 vs 8). TheRoyalty's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Switchy Sides sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TheRoyalty asks for nothing beyond the download.

Switchy Sides holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Switchy Sides has 61 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of TheRoyalty's written reviews are positive against 61% of Switchy Sides's.

TheRoyalty ships an update every 6 months, Switchy Sides every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheRoyalty | Switchy Sides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theroyalty/id517197746/reviews) | **[4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TTCX Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/435312629) | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) |

## What reviewers say

### TheRoyalty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theroyalty/id517197746)

A physics-based puzzle game where players combine wooden parts to wake up members of the Royal Family. Each level presents a unique challenge requiring strategic assembly to achieve the goal.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Combine wooden parts, Wake up royal family members, Level-based challenges, Funny game mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Switchy Sides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720)

Test your reflexes and accuracy in this fast-paced avoidance game. Tap to switch sides and dodge obstacles, collecting stars to unlock new characters. With challenging levels and an endless mode, you might find yourself hopelessly addicted.

**Highlights:** Tap to switch sides, Avoid obstacles, Collect stars, Unlock special characters, 52 challenging levels, Endless play mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheRoyalty free?

TheRoyalty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Switchy Sides free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheRoyalty or Switchy Sides?

Switchy Sides is rated higher. TheRoyalty averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Switchy Sides averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do TheRoyalty or Switchy Sides have ads?

Neither TheRoyalty nor Switchy Sides shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheRoyalty or Switchy Sides?

TheRoyalty ships an update every 6 months, and Switchy Sides every 5 weeks. Most recently, TheRoyalty was updated on October 24, 2026 and Switchy Sides on October 24, 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.*