Comparison

Dual Clash vs The Puzzle Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Dual Clash

Engage in a fast-paced, single-player abstract strategy game focused on tactical decisions. Claim squares, convert pieces, and control space on a turn-based board. Offers quick matches and a 50-level campaign with evolving mechanics.

Highlights
  • Fast turn-based strategy against AI
  • 50 handcrafted Campaign levels
  • Evolving mechanics across 5 acts
  • Adjustable AI difficulty
  • Tactical rules with conversions and special conditions
  • Progress tracking and achievements
Features
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Dual Clash is a fast single-player abstract strategy game where every move matters. No luck, no random cards, no dice — just clean tactical decisions. Claim squares, convert enemy pieces, control space, and build the highest score on a compact turn-based board. Every placement can change the match, open a combo, block a threat, or swing control back in your favor. Jump into Game Challenge for quick matches against adjustable AI, or enter the Campaign and fight through 50 handcrafted levels across 5 acts. Each campaign stage adds new tactical twists: crystals, walls, jumps, special board rules, and unique mechanics that force you to rethink your strategy. Dual Clash is easy to start, but built for mastery. Learn the basics in minutes, then keep improving as the AI gets stronger and the campaign introduces deeper challenges. Features: • Fast turn-based strategy against AI • 50 handcrafted Campaign levels • 5 acts with evolving mechanics • Adjustable AI difficulty in Game Challenge • Tactical rules with conversions, crystals, walls, jumps, and special level conditions • Quick matches for short sessions • Progress tracking, achievements, history, and save/load support Think ahead. Control the board. Win by strategy.

About

The Puzzle Scroll

Features
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Two games in one. Place blocks on a grid to clear lines and beat your high score — Infinite Mode. Or switch to Story Mode: fill 80+ uniquely shaped puzzles across 5 themed worlds. Free to play. The Puzzle Scroll is an addictive block puzzle game perfect for fans of Tetris, Block Blast, and Woodoku. Easy to learn, hard to master. INFINITE MODE Place blocks on a 9×9 grid. Fill rows, columns, or 3×3 squares to clear them and score points. Compete on the global leaderboard — how long can you last? STORY MODE 5 themed worlds — Geometry, Botanical Garden, Deep Sea, Celestial, Ancient Ruins. Each world has uniquely shaped boards that must be filled completely. Pure logic, no lines clear. ABILITY CARDS 5 powerful cards to save your game: - Rotate — turn any piece to the right angle - Mirror — flip a piece for the perfect fit - Split — break complex pieces into smaller parts - Delete — remove a misplaced piece from the board - Shuffle — randomize pieces when you're stuck XP & PROGRESSION - Earn XP for every piece placed and puzzle completed - Unlock ability cards through Card Progression - 2x XP Boost — double your XP for 24 hours - 5x XP Boost — 5x your XP for 2 days - Watch ads for free power cards MORE FEATURES - Daily Rewards — spin the wheel every day for free cards and XP boosts - Share Your Wins — show off solved puzzles as video, image, or text - Global Leaderboard — compete with players worldwide - Sound & Haptics — satisfying feedback with full settings control - Dark and light theme support - Offline play — no internet required HOW TO PLAY 1. Drag puzzle pieces from the bottom bar onto the grid 2. Fill all required spaces to complete the puzzle 3. Earn XP and unlock ability cards from the shop 4. Use cards to overcome challenging levels PERFECT FOR - Fans of Tetris, Block Blast, Woodoku, and 1010 - Lovers of logic puzzles and brain teasers - Those seeking a relaxing offline game to unwind - Players who appreciate strategy and planning Download The Puzzle Scroll — free today! --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gusaklab.com/en-US/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Dual Clash4 screens
The Puzzle Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dual Clash at every 4 days against The Puzzle Scroll's every 10 days. Dual Clash also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. Dual Clash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Puzzle Scroll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dual Clash ships an update every 4 days, The Puzzle Scroll every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Dual Clash versus The Puzzle Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDual ClashThe Puzzle Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYury VolokitinGUSAK LAB LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dual Clash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
4 purchases

The Puzzle Scroll

Subscriptions1
  • Puzzle Scroll Plus – Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time3
  • 2x XP Boost$0.99
  • 5x XP Boost$1.99
  • Remove Ads Forever$4.99

Questions

Is Dual Clash free?
Dual Clash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Puzzle Scroll free?
The Puzzle Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dual Clash or The Puzzle Scroll have ads?
Both Dual Clash and The Puzzle Scroll show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dual Clash or The Puzzle Scroll?
Dual Clash ships an update every 4 days, and The Puzzle Scroll every 10 days. Most recently, Dual Clash was updated on October 10, 2026 and The Puzzle Scroll on October 25, 2026.

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