Comparison

Castle Rivals vs Squad Bash

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

Head to head
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.

About

Squad Bash

Features
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Command a four-person squad in fast 4v4 office battles. Choose an operator, move into position, hold to aim, and release to fire along a precise ricochet path. PRECISE RICOCHET SHOTS Preview every bounce, hit enemies from unexpected angles, and chain multiple targets with one shot. UNIQUE OPERATORS Use burst fire, bullet-deflecting shields, wall-splitting cluster rounds, bouncing grenades, and other distinct attack styles. DESTRUCTIBLE OFFICES Break glass, desks, and partitions to expose enemies, open sightlines, and create new shooting routes. Eliminate the rival squad. AIM. BOUNCE. WIN.

Screenshots

Castle Rivals4 screens
Squad Bash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squad Bash at none against Castle Rivals's 10. Squad Bash also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Castle Rivals sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Squad Bash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castle Rivals ships an update every 11 days, Squad Bash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Castle Rivals versus Squad Bash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle RivalsSquad Bash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (533 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings533 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB155 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperVoodooFutureBright

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Castle Rivals

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Hero Boost$3.99
  • Champion Pack$4.99
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  • Elite Pack$7.99
  • Arena Pack$9.99
  • Moon Maiden Offer$9.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
  • No Ads Temporary$9.99
  • Vampire Hunter Offer$9.99
  • Huge Wildcard Package$49.99
None

Squad Bash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castle Rivals free?
Castle Rivals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squad Bash free?
Squad Bash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Castle Rivals or Squad Bash have ads?
Both Castle Rivals and Squad Bash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Castle Rivals or Squad Bash?
Castle Rivals ships an update every 11 days, and Squad Bash every 4 days. Most recently, Castle Rivals was updated on October 12, 2026 and Squad Bash on September 18, 2026.

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