# Castle Raid 2 vs Ding Dong XL

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Raid 2 | Ding Dong XL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid-2/id635819133/reviews) | **[5.0 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ding-dong-xl/id1445475518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **402** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | #195 |
| Size | 639 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arcmill AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/490627005) | [Adamvision](https://appshunter.io/developer/959464885) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Raid 2

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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


### Ding Dong XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ding-dong-xl/id1445475518)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not working on iPhone 6s

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #149 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*