# Castle Rivals vs Ragdoll Gladiator

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.

Both are free to download. Castle Rivals sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Ragdoll Gladiator asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Rivals | Ragdoll Gladiator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-rivals/id6758003347/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-gladiator/id6790375073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 512 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Tornado Bear](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755553074) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Rivals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-rivals/id6758003347)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Moon Maiden Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Temporary | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Hunter Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forge Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Wildcard Package | $49.99 | one-time |


### Ragdoll Gladiator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-gladiator/id6790375073)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*