# Castle Raid 2 vs Orbt XL

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 (#148 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Raid 2 | Orbt XL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid-2/id635819133/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbt-xl/id1447210308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **402** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | **Every 13 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 639 MB | 75 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:** #148 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


### Orbt XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbt-xl/id1447210308)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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