Comparison

Raid & Roll vs Card Train

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.

About

Card Train

Features
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โ–  Real-Time Strategic Combat The battlefield never stops. In the face of relentless enemy assaults, read the moment and turn the tide through precise card play. โ–  Deck-Building System Build your own strategic deck with diverse cards and synergy combinations. Mix attack, area control, support, and tactical cards โ€” how you combine them opens up completely different playstyles. โ–  The Combat Train in Full Sprint Upgrade your locomotive and deploy vehicles to build a more powerful combat system. Push through more cities, and deadlier enemies with harsher battlefields await. โ–  Every Run, a New Strategy Each run unfolds differently based on the cards you acquire, the battles you face, and the routes you choose. Play again and again to discover your perfect deck and tactics. Now โ€” survive to the end with a strategy that's uniquely yours.

Screenshots

Raid & Roll4 screens
Card Train4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Raid & Roll at none against Card Train's 4. Raid & Roll also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Card Train's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Card Train sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Raid & Roll asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raid & Roll ships an update every 3 weeks, Card Train every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 1 level
Raid & Roll versus Card Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaid & RollCard Train
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size129 MB398 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYunus KocJinwoo Kim

In-app purchases

None

Raid & Roll

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Card Train

One-time4
  • GEM Supply S$0.99
  • Ad Free Pass$2.99
  • GEM Supply M$4.99
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  • GEM Supply L$9.99

Questions

Is Raid & Roll free?
Raid & Roll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Card Train free?
Card Train is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Raid & Roll or Card Train have ads?
Card Train shows ads; Raid & Roll does not.
Which is updated more often, Raid & Roll or Card Train?
Raid & Roll ships an update every 3 weeks, and Card Train every 4 days. Most recently, Raid & Roll was updated on October 30, 2026 and Card Train on November 5, 2026.

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