Comparison

Castle Rivals vs Ragdoll Gladiator

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

Ragdoll Gladiator

Engage in intense gladiator combat in ancient Rome. Master weapons, customize your warrior, and battle deadly foes to rise through the ranks and conquer the Colosseum. Become a legend through challenging duels and character progression.

Highlights
  • Intense arena battles
  • Master powerful weapons
  • Customize your warrior
  • Unlock new skills
  • Face deadly enemies
  • Character progression
Features
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Step into the world of ancient Rome and become the ultimate gladiator! Fight in intense arena battles, master powerful weapons, and rise through the ranks to claim glory. Customize your warrior, unlock new skills, and face off against deadly enemies in epic one-on-one duels. Are you ready to conquer the Colosseum and become a legend? Features:
 - Fun combat mechanics
 - Variety of weapons and armor
 - Challenging enemies and bosses
 - Grind character progression

 Prepare for battle — the arena awaits!

Screenshots

Castle Rivals4 screens
Ragdoll Gladiator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Castle Rivals at 4.5 against Ragdoll Gladiator's 2.6. Castle Rivals also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 5). Ragdoll Gladiator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 13 one-off in-app purchases. Ragdoll Gladiator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Castle Rivals holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Rivals has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Castle Rivals's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ragdoll Gladiator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castle Rivals ships an update every 9 days, Ragdoll Gladiator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Castle Rivals versus Ragdoll Gladiator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle RivalsRagdoll Gladiator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size512 MB134 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperVoodooTornado Bear

Customer experience

Castle Rivals

All ratings1,334 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral18.6%
Negative35.6%

Ragdoll Gladiator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Castle Rivals

One-time13
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Hero Boost$3.99
  • Champion Pack$4.99
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  • Elite Pack$7.99
  • Medium Gem Package$9.99
  • Arena Pack$9.99
  • Moon Maiden Offer$9.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
  • No Ads Temporary$9.99
  • Vampire Hunter Offer$9.99
  • Forge Pass$14.99
  • Large Gem Package$19.99
  • Huge Wildcard Package$49.99
None

Ragdoll Gladiator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castle Rivals free?
Castle Rivals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ragdoll Gladiator free?
Ragdoll Gladiator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Castle Rivals or Ragdoll Gladiator?
Castle Rivals is rated higher. Castle Rivals averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Ragdoll Gladiator averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Castle Rivals or Ragdoll Gladiator have ads?
Castle Rivals shows ads; Ragdoll Gladiator does not.
Which is updated more often, Castle Rivals or Ragdoll Gladiator?
Castle Rivals ships an update every 9 days, and Ragdoll Gladiator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Castle Rivals was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ragdoll Gladiator on October 23, 2026.

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