Comparison

Raid & Roll vs Ember Crown

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

Head to head
About

Raid & Roll

Features
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Roll the dice and move forward on a dangerous board where every step matters. Each run is short, intense, and completely shaped by the decisions you make. This is a dynamic dice, board, and combat experience built around tactical choices and risk versus reward. Will you play it safe, or push your luck for a game-breaking build? CORE GAMEPLAY Roll the dice with a satisfying "Hold to Roll" mechanic. Move step by step across a fast-paced board. Face enemies, discover loot, and trigger unexpected events on every tile. TACTICAL COMBAT Every fight is a test of strategy. Choose between Attack, Guard, or Skill. Timing and resource management matter more than raw power. Read your enemy and strike! Even with bad dice luck, you can survive if you fight smart. PLAYSTYLE-CHANGING BUFFS Discover powerful, stackable buffs that completely alter how you play. Become a high-damage "Glass Cannon," a self-healing tank, or find your own unique combo. Every run offers different strategic possibilities. MEANINGFUL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Board Gems are your key to survival. Will you spend them in the Board Shop for instant stats, or save them for crucial Rerolls and Revives when things go wrong? PROGRESSION & UPGRADES Defeat tough bosses to earn special upgrade stones. Grow stronger between attempts and build your character permanently. Learn the board, master the combat, and conquer higher levels. DESIGNED FOR SHORT SESSIONS Each level offers a focused route with a limited number of turns. Perfect for quick but highly engaging play sessions. Every turn asks the same question: Do you play it safe, or take a risk for a greater reward? A short-session game for players who love dice rolling, board mechanics, deep combat choices, and roguelike strategy.

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Ember Crown

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EMBER CROWN Six factions. Three lanes. One crown. In a fractured realm of monsters, magic, and dying kingdoms, the Ember Crown sits empty โ€” and every faction wants it. Build your deck, command your forces, and prove your faction worthy of rule in a dark fantasy collectible card game of strategy and survival. CORE GAMEPLAY - Three-lane combat โ€” every card placement is a tactical decision - Six unique factions, 144+ cards, 18 commanders to master - Solo Campaign with story-driven progression - Battle Mode against decks built by other commanders CHOOSE YOUR FACTION VANGUARD KINGDOMS Disciplined infantry and faithful crusaders. Hold the line, protect the realm, strike with precision. IRON PACT Dwarven kings forge weapons of legend deep beneath the mountains. Heavy armor, heavier hammers. ARBOREA KINGDOM Elves and earthen guardians who turn nature itself against invaders. Slow to anger. Devastating when roused. ASHEN SWARM Necromancers, witches, and the restless dead. They do not seek the throne. They seek the end of all life. OBSIDIAN EMPIRE Dark wizards, dragon-bound warlords, and the humans who serve them. Brute force amplified by ancient magic. FERAL HALLOW Blood witches, monstrosities, and corrupting magic. They do not conquer the realm โ€” they consume it. FREE TO PLAY Earn cards through gameplay. Watch optional ads to double your match rewards. Solo play with no time pressure. The Ember Crown awaits a worthy commander. The realm is dying. Will you save it โ€” or rule the ashes?

Screenshots

Raid & Roll4 screens
Ember Crown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Raid & Roll at none against Ember Crown's shown. Raid & Roll also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Ember Crown's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raid & Roll ships an update every 3 weeks, Ember Crown every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Raid & Roll versus Ember Crown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaid & RollEmber Crown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size129 MB41 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperYunus KocBRADLEY GRANT FRANCIS

In-app purchases

None

Raid & Roll

No in-app purchases

None

Ember Crown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raid & Roll free?
Raid & Roll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember Crown free?
Ember Crown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Raid & Roll or Ember Crown have ads?
Ember Crown shows ads; Raid & Roll does not.
Which is updated more often, Raid & Roll or Ember Crown?
Raid & Roll ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ember Crown every 5 days. Most recently, Raid & Roll was updated on October 4, 2026 and Ember Crown on October 4, 2026.

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