Comparison

Time Surfer Evolution vs Castle Rivals

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

Head to head
About

Time Surfer Evolution

Launch a surfer on a board using a slingshot to ride across prehistoric hills. Earn coins to upgrade your equipment and surf farther. This fast-paced idle physics game offers endless progression and satisfying upgrades.

Highlights
  • Slingshot launch mechanics
  • Ragdoll and surf physics
  • Jurassic environment exploration
  • Idle coin earning
  • Slingshot power upgrades
  • Surfboard drag reduction
  • Downhill steering and balancing
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Time Surfer Evolution is a fast-paced idle physics game set in a thrilling Jurassic world. Pull the slingshot, launch your surfer on a board, and ride across prehistoric hills filled with dinosaurs and wild terrain. Every launch depends on speed and drag, and every stop earns coins you can use to upgrade and surf even farther next time. Surf through the age of dinosaurs. Gameplay Features Fun slingshot launch mechanics Smooth ragdoll and surf physics Explore a vibrant Jurassic environment Earn coins every run, even while idle Upgrade slingshot power for more speed Upgrade your surfboard to reduce drag Steer and balance while surfing downhill Endless progression with satisfying upgrades Upgrade and Progress Each run makes you stronger: More speed means longer rides Less drag means smoother surfing Smarter upgrades lead to faster progression Perfect for quick sessions or long idle play, Time Surfer Evolution combines hyper-casual fun with rewarding upgrades in a prehistoric setting. Easy to play. Hard to master. That “one more ride” feeling. Download now and surf the Jurassic era. To opt out of CrazyLabs sales of personal information as a California resident, please visit the settings page within this app. For more information visit our privacy policy: https://crazylabs.com/app

About

Castle Rivals

Engage in fast-paced PvP battles by building defenses and firing cannons to destroy enemy castles. Utilize physics-based destruction and strategic hero abilities to outmaneuver opponents. Every shot counts in this skill-based combat game.

Highlights
  • Physics-based destruction
  • Skill-based cannon combat
  • Unique heroes with special abilities
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Upgradeable castles
  • Epic castle battles
Features
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Build your defenses, load the cannon, and destroy the enemy castle before they destroy yours! Castle Rivals is a fast-paced PvP destruction game where precision, strategy, and timing decide the battle. Command powerful heroes, fire devastating weapons, and watch enemy fortresses collapse with fully physics-based destruction. Every shot matters. Aim for structural weak points, bring down towers, and turn the enemy castle into rubble before your own defenses fall. FEATURES Epic Castle Battles Face off against enemy castles in intense PvP duels where only one fortress survives. Physics-Based Destruction Blast walls, collapse towers, and watch entire castles crumble realistically. Skill-Based Cannon Combat Aim carefully, adjust your shots, and exploit weak points to cause massive damage. Unique Heroes Unlock heroes with powerful weapons and special abilities. Each hero changes how you attack the enemy castle. Strategic Gameplay Choose the right hero and target the right structure to trigger devastating chain reactions. Upgradeable Castles Strengthen your defenses and make your fortress harder to destroy. Satisfying Destruction Every battle is different as structures collapse and battles unfold dynamically. Do you have the skill to bring down the enemy fortress before yours falls? Load the cannon. Take aim. Destroy the castle.

Screenshots

Time Surfer Evolution4 screens
Castle Rivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

Time Surfer Evolution and Castle Rivals both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Time Surfer Evolution's written reviews are positive against 40% of Castle Rivals's. Castle Rivals's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 118). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Time Surfer Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Castle Rivals sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Time Surfer Evolution against 4.6 for Castle Rivals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Rivals has 2.7K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Time Surfer Evolution's written reviews are positive against 40% of Castle Rivals's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Surfer Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Castle Rivals every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Time Surfer Evolution versus Castle Rivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime Surfer EvolutionCastle Rivals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (118 ratings)4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better39.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1182.7K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size343 MB512 MB
Age rating+129+
DeveloperTabTale LTDVoodoo

Customer experience

Time Surfer Evolution

All ratings33 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Castle Rivals

All ratings2,664 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral19.5%
Negative40.6%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Time Surfer Evolution

One-time10
  • Small Ticket Pack$1.99
  • Small Gem Pack$4.99
  • Medium Ticket Pack$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Auto Triple Coins$4.99
  • Large Ticket Pack$9.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$12.99
  • Double Rocket Booster$12.99
  • Large Gem Pack$24.99
  • XXL Gem Pack$44.99
  • Mega Gem Pack$49.99
10 purchases

Castle Rivals

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Hero Boost$3.99
  • Small Gem Package$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Champion Pack$4.99
  • Medium Gem Package$9.99
  • Arena Pack$9.99
  • Moon Maiden Offer$9.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
  • Forge Pass$14.99
  • Large Gem Package$19.99

Questions

Is Time Surfer Evolution free?
Time Surfer Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Castle Rivals free?
Castle Rivals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Surfer Evolution or Castle Rivals?
Castle Rivals is rated higher. Time Surfer Evolution averages 4.5 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Castle Rivals averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Time Surfer Evolution or Castle Rivals have ads?
Both Time Surfer Evolution and Castle Rivals show ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Surfer Evolution or Castle Rivals?
Time Surfer Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Castle Rivals every 9 days. Most recently, Time Surfer Evolution was updated on November 9, 2026 and Castle Rivals on November 9, 2026.

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