Comparison

Cardwheel vs Fallfate

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

Head to head
About

Cardwheel

A roguelite game where players spin a wheel, drop balls, and match colors to score points. Strategize with unique wheels, shop for upgrades, and overcome challenging boss encounters in this addictive, replayable experience.

Highlights
  • Spinning wheel gameplay
  • Color matching for scores
  • Unique wheel selection
  • Shop for jokers and card packs
  • Boss challenges with modifiers
  • Endless strategic combos
Features
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Spin. Drop. Score. Cardwheel is a fun roguelite where you drop balls into a big spin wheel. Each run begins with choosing a wheel, and each wheel changes the difficulty and how you play. How it works: * Choose Your Wheel: Each wheel gives you a unique setup and starting resources. * Make Your Choice: Enter the next round, or skip it for powerful bonuses like cash, free card packs, or guaranteed rare jokers in the shop. * Spin for Score: Drop 6 balls into a wheel of 4 colors. Match colors to rack up chips, multiply your total, and try to clear the round’s score goal. However, be cautious, as your spins are limited. * Shop & Upgrade: Between rounds, visit the shop to buy jokers and card packs. Jokers twist the rules (e.g., more chips for red balls, multipliers for pairs), while card packs change how balls, slots, or colors behave. * Boss Challenges: Every three rounds, face a unique twist. Some colors stop scoring, modifiers shut down, or jokers get disabled. Adapt fast; there are 8 bosses to beat. Why you’ll love Cardwheel * Endless strategic combos from jokers, packs, and spins * Every run feels different with new wheels and modifiers * Challenging roguelite loop: risk, reward, and adaptation * Simple to learn, endlessly replayable Spin the wheel. Build your deck of tricks. Outwit the bosses. Can you survive the full run and conquer all 8?

About

Fallfate

Features
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* NOTICE: TRY BEFORE YOU BUY * - Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. No ads. CONTROLLER SUPPORT. Pachinko is predetermined, so you can lose it all. Spin to change the outcomes. Fill the gauge to shift pockets’ risks. Discs are dropped in interval, change it to fit your playstyle. Parry enemies trying to break you. Select from 7 upgrade classes. Create your own build. Die, gain powers, over and over. In a roguelike adventure. Face 4 bosses. Return home with fortune, or not. Features: Length: Short 3 Acts Story. Dialogue skips. Maximum 40 minutes for a complete run. Under 10 runs to complete the story. Gameplay: 50+ Chip Upgrades. Ultimate Chips. 4 Unique World Effects. 10+ Enemies & Bosses. Quality of Life: Speed Run Mode. Colorblind Safe Color Scheme. Controller Supports.

Screenshots

Cardwheel4 screens
Fallfate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cardwheel at every 8 days against Fallfate's every 6 weeks. Cardwheel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Cardwheel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fallfate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cardwheel ships an update every 8 days, Fallfate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cardwheel versus Fallfate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCardwheelFallfate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernitzan.games LLCCONFUSIAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cardwheel

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

Fallfate

One-time1
  • Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Cardwheel free?
Cardwheel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fallfate free?
Fallfate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cardwheel or Fallfate have ads?
Neither Cardwheel nor Fallfate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cardwheel or Fallfate?
Cardwheel ships an update every 8 days, and Fallfate every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cardwheel was updated on September 18, 2026 and Fallfate on August 15, 2026.

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