Comparison

Castle Raid 2 vs Idle Clans

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

Idle Clans

Embark on an epic multiplayer idle MMORPG adventure. Train skills, engage in deep combat, craft gear, and master commerce in a player-driven economy. Join or form clans to conquer challenges and ascend leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Train 20+ unique skills
  • Deep combat system
  • Offline progression
  • Craft armor and weapons
  • Enchant jewelry
  • Brew potions
  • Player-driven economy
  • Clan system
Features
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Join an epic multiplayer adventure! Forge your own path ● Train nearly 20 unique skills for your character ● Dive into a deep combat system filled with thrilling battles ● Progress effortlessly even when you're offline Prepare for battle ● Craft powerful armour and legendary weapons ● Enchant your jewellery for game-changing boosts ● Brew a wide variety of potions for strategic advantage ● Face foes from lowly turkeys to mighty Valley of Gods bosses Master the art of commerce ● Create your own shop and trade your hard-earned loot ● Engage in a vibrant player-driven economy ● Make millions as a merchant Join or form a clan and rule together ● Form your Clan or join an existing one ● Enjoy social interactions and benefits ● Level up your Clan and reap rewards together ● Collaborate on shared housing and a communal vault Compete and conquer ● Ascend the leaderboards individually and as a Clan ● Explore this and more in Idle Clans - your gateway to a captivating idle MMORPG experience. Download Idle Clans today and embark on a legendary journey.

Screenshots

Castle Raid 24 screens
Idle Clans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Idle Clans at Free against Castle Raid 2's $1.99. Idle Clans also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 61 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Castle Raid 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Idle Clans is free to download; Castle Raid 2 costs $1.99 up front. Idle Clans sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Castle Raid 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Clans holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 401 and 592 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Castle Raid 2's written reviews are positive against 89% of Idle Clans's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castle Raid 2 ships an update every 61 months, Idle Clans every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Castle Raid 2 versus Idle Clans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle Raid 2Idle Clans
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (401 ratings)4.7 (592 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings401592 — better
Update frequencyEvery 61 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size639 MB262 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperArcmill ABIsam Games Oy

Customer experience

Castle Raid 2

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

Idle Clans

All ratings592 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative9.8%

User reviews

Castle Raid 2

From 401 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

Idle Clans

From 592 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Free-to-play friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient idle progression
  • 💡 Engaging multiplayer features
  • 👍 Balanced progression without pay-to-win
  • 👍 Helpful and active community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Long event durations for larger clans
  • 💰 Premium content locked behind paywall

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

Idle Clans

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Loading screen freezes
  • Inability to change character name

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reduce event task time
  • Add more end-game content
  • Improve mobile optimization

In-app purchases

None

Castle Raid 2

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Idle Clans

One-time16
  • Small holiday currency pack$1.99
  • Extra inventory space$1.99
  • Extra clan vault space$1.99
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  • Exterminating token$3.99
  • Boss hunter$3.99
  • Auto loadout token$3.99
  • Auto raid token$4.99
  • Questing scroll$4.99
  • Premium$9.99
  • Gigantic holiday currency pack$17.99
  • Inventory space token (x10)$17.99
  • Clan vault space token (x10)$17.99
  • Gilded token$19.99
  • Boss hunter token (x10)$34.99
  • Exterminating token (x10)$39.99
  • Questing scroll (x10)$49.99

Questions

Is Castle Raid 2 free?
Castle Raid 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Clans free?
Idle Clans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Castle Raid 2 or Idle Clans?
Idle Clans is rated higher. Castle Raid 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 401 ratings, while Idle Clans averages 4.7 from 592 ratings.
Do Castle Raid 2 or Idle Clans have ads?
Neither Castle Raid 2 nor Idle Clans shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castle Raid 2 or Idle Clans?
Castle Raid 2 ships an update every 61 months, and Idle Clans every 2 days. Most recently, Castle Raid 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Idle Clans on October 18, 2026.

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