Comparison

Castle Raid 2 vs Ding Dong XL

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

Head to head
About

Castle Raid 2

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
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It’s the coming of the new age of war, Castle Raid 2 - New alliances is back. Are you prepared to battle? Castle Raid is back, bigger and more challenging than ever before! In this unique tug-of-war you once again fight to defend your castle against the enemy’s hoard. Get ready to enter the magical world of noble knights and sage wizards, dragons and assassins, and set out on a new epic adventure. Fight your way through the snow covered lands of the Frozen Plains and the beautiful open fields of the Greenlands. Learn the ways of your new enemy, the Reavers - You’ll be seeing a lot of them. Castle Raid 2 features tons of new exhilarating content guaranteed to knock your socks off. Play against your friend on the same device or take on the challenge of completing the game in campaign mode. With 20 new battlefields, three difficulty modes, gladiator and time challenges, 9 unit classes to choose from and upgrade, you’ll be sure to have a great time! GAME FEATURES - Unique single device multiplayer - Fight your best friends to see who’s the boss! - Fight your way through 20 battlegrounds, in two different worlds. With delightful new obstacles such as dangerous spike traps and thorny defense barricades, arrow firing fortified turrets and strategically placed guard zones. Oh, and did we mention the dragon? - Choose from 9 different units when setting your battle formation. Meet the evil Warlock, the sneaky Rogue, the King’s Guard, the cunning Wizard and the reckless Demolition Expert. - Find out who the Reavers are and why they talk so funny (hint: they make up for their speech impediment with brute force). - Can you outsmart the computer opponent in Casual, Normal or Heroic difficulty? He’s got like... loads of RAM, so good luck with that. - Intuitive gameplay, pick up and do battle - Castle Raid style! - Story based campaign mode with beautifully illustrated graphics. - Have you beaten the computer opponent in campaign mode and think the game is over? Think again. To really beat the game you have to complete all challenges: Time challenge - beat the level within a specific time. Gladiator challenge - beat the level with a predefined unit setup (trim your fingernails for this one!). - Stunning retina graphics and beautiful animations.

About

Ding Dong XL

Bounce between the top and bottom of the screen, dodging obstacles and collecting points in this fast-paced arcade game. Master one-touch controls for endless survival challenges, with dual and infinite modes for advanced players. Customize your experience with unlockable skins.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls for sliding
  • Endless progressive difficulty
  • Dual Mode challenge
  • Infinite Mode for experts
  • Unlockable cosmetic skins
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Ding and Dong Your Way to Survival! Tap, dodge, and survive as you bounce between the top and bottom of the screen, avoiding obstacles, collecting points, and smashing power-ups. How long can you last in this fast-paced arcade challenge? Easy to Play, Hard to Master - One-Touch Controls – Tap to slide between the top and bottom of the screen. Time your moves carefully to avoid enemies! - Endless Arcade Action – The game gets progressively harder the longer you survive with more challenging obstacles. - Dual Mode – A two-touch challenge for a real brain teaser! - Infinite Mode – An extreme test for Ding Dong experts looking for the ultimate challenge. Unlock Unique Skins Customize your player with a variety of cosmetic skins, including some from other Adamvision Studios games! Sound & Music The in-game sound effects were created with my own voice and a consumer mic, mixed with royalty-free sounds from FreeSFX. The music features loops from Difourks - "It's Complextro & Dance." Now available in 10 languages: English, Russian, German, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean.

Screenshots

Castle Raid 24 screens
Ding Dong XL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ding Dong XL at every 2 months against Castle Raid 2's every 61 months. Ding Dong XL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (98% vs 77%). Castle Raid 2's advantage is ratings volume (402 vs 99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

Castle Raid 2 costs $1.99 and Ding Dong XL $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ding Dong XL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 402 and 99 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Castle Raid 2's written reviews are positive against 98% of Ding Dong XL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castle Raid 2 ships an update every 61 months, Ding Dong XL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Castle Raid 2 versus Ding Dong XL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle Raid 2Ding Dong XL
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (402 ratings)5.0 (99 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews98.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings402 — better99
Update frequencyEvery 61 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#100 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size639 MB95 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperArcmill ABAdamvision

Customer experience

Castle Raid 2

All ratings401 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative14.0%

Ding Dong XL

All ratings99 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.7%

User reviews

Castle Raid 2

From 402 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Ding Dong XL

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 👍 Great time killer
  • 👍 Good value for money
  • 👍 Fun visuals and concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unclear power-up functionality
  • 🐛 Repetitive music
  • 🐛 Leaderboard not working on older devices

Bugs and requests

Castle Raid 2

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • More units and troop types
  • Map editor and custom maps
  • Longer campaign mode
  • Difficulty options
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  • Performance improvements

Ding Dong XL

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Leaderboard not working on iPhone 6s

Requested features

3 requests
  • More characters, modes, upgrades
  • Apple TV support
  • More power-up explanations

In-app purchases

None

Castle Raid 2

No in-app purchases

None

Ding Dong XL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castle Raid 2 free?
Castle Raid 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ding Dong XL free?
Ding Dong XL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Castle Raid 2 or Ding Dong XL?
Ding Dong XL is rated higher. Castle Raid 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 402 ratings, while Ding Dong XL averages 5.0 from 99 ratings.
Do Castle Raid 2 or Ding Dong XL have ads?
Neither Castle Raid 2 nor Ding Dong XL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castle Raid 2 or Ding Dong XL?
Castle Raid 2 ships an update every 61 months, and Ding Dong XL every 2 months. Most recently, Castle Raid 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ding Dong XL on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Castle Raid 2 or Ding Dong XL?
Castle Raid 2 currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and Ding Dong XL at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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