Comparison

Castle Raid 2 vs Orbt 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

Orbt XL

This one-touch arcade game challenges you to keep a planet in orbit around a black hole. Dodge obstacles and gravitational pull to survive and score points. Unlock new skins and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Endless challenge
  • Unlockable planet skins
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Stay in orbit or be pulled into the abyss! Orbt XL is an intense, fast-paced one-touch arcade game where you must keep your planet in orbit while avoiding obstacles and the gravitational pull of a massive black hole. Dodge, weave, and survive as long as possible to rack up points and chase high scores. The closer you orbit to the center, the faster you earn points—but the greater the danger! • Simple One-Touch Controls – Easy to pick up, hard to master! • Fast & Addictive Gameplay – Quick rounds make it perfect for short sessions. • Endless Challenge – The longer you survive, the harder it gets! • Unlockable Skins – Customize your planet for extra fun. • Leaderboards & Achievements – Compete with players worldwide! Can you survive the pull of the black hole and climb the leaderboards? Test your reflexes and master gravity in Orbt XL today! Download now and see how long you can last!

Screenshots

Castle Raid 24 screens
Orbt XL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Orbt XL at 5.0 against Castle Raid 2's 4.5. Orbt XL also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and update cadence (every 13 months vs every 61 months). Castle Raid 2's advantage is ratings volume (402 vs 5) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Orbt XL $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbt XL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Raid 2 has 402 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Castle Raid 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orbt XL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castle Raid 2 ships an update every 61 months, Orbt XL every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Castle Raid 2 versus Orbt XL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle Raid 2Orbt XL
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (402 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings402 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 61 monthsEvery 13 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size639 MB75 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%

Orbt XL

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Orbt XL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Castle Raid 2

No in-app purchases

None

Orbt XL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castle Raid 2 free?
Castle Raid 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbt XL free?
Orbt XL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Castle Raid 2 or Orbt XL?
Orbt XL is rated higher. Castle Raid 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 402 ratings, while Orbt XL averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Castle Raid 2 or Orbt XL have ads?
Neither Castle Raid 2 nor Orbt XL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castle Raid 2 or Orbt XL?
Castle Raid 2 ships an update every 61 months, and Orbt XL every 13 months. Most recently, Castle Raid 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Orbt XL on October 24, 2026.

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