Comparison

Castle Rivals vs LINO Blocks

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

LINO Blocks

Features
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LINO Blocks is a colorful block puzzle that pairs simple controls with real strategy. Place pieces on an 8x8 board, clear full rows and columns, and chain combos to push your score higher. CLASSIC MODE Start with an empty board and plan every move. There is no timer and no pressure — only the question of whether the next piece still fits. Clear the whole board for a bonus. ADVENTURE MODE 800 levels, each with its own goal: • Clear the stones — break every grey stone on the board • Collect gems — clear the lines that carry gem blocks • Beat the move limit — clear the stones before you run out of pieces • Hit the target score — reach the points goal with stones in your way WHAT YOU GET • Straightforward drag-and-drop play, one hand, one finger • Classic endless mode plus an 800-level Adventure campaign • Combo scoring and a full-clear bonus that multiplies with combos • Scores and level progress stored on your device • Optional rewarded ads to swap your pieces or continue a run No account. No sign-up. Open the app and play.

Screenshots

Castle Rivals4 screens
LINO Blocks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LINO Blocks at none against Castle Rivals's 14. Castle Rivals's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Castle Rivals sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. LINO Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castle Rivals ships an update every 9 days, LINO Blocks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Castle Rivals versus LINO Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle RivalsLINO Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size512 MB6 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperVoodooONURCAN AYDOGAN

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Castle Rivals

One-time14
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Hero Boost$3.99
  • Small Gem Package$4.99
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  • Champion Pack$4.99
  • 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

LINO Blocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castle Rivals free?
Castle Rivals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LINO Blocks free?
LINO Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Castle Rivals or LINO Blocks have ads?
Both Castle Rivals and LINO Blocks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Castle Rivals or LINO Blocks?
Castle Rivals ships an update every 9 days, and LINO Blocks every 6 days. Most recently, Castle Rivals was updated on October 31, 2026 and LINO Blocks on October 29, 2026.

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