Comparison

Crownfall vs Away Kingdom

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

Head to head
About

Crownfall

A fantasy strategy board game blending classic chess with modern tactical play. Command the board, plan your moves, and outmaneuver opponents with layered strategy and clean visuals. Designed for players who enjoy thoughtful board games and fantasy-inspired competition.

Highlights
  • Chess-inspired strategy
  • Fantasy board-game presentation
  • Mobile-first interface
  • Turn-based tactical decisions
  • Clean visual design
  • Quick to learn, rewarding to master
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Crownfall: Arcane Chess is a fantasy strategy board game inspired by classic chess and modern tactical play. Command the board, plan your moves, and outmaneuver your opponent through layered strategy, clean visuals, and fast mobile gameplay. Crownfall is designed for players who enjoy thoughtful board games, tactical decision-making, and fantasy-inspired competition. Features: • Chess-inspired strategy gameplay • Fantasy board-game presentation • Mobile-first interface • Turn-based tactical decisions • Clean visual design • Quick to learn, rewarding to master Crownfall: Arcane Chess is built for strategy fans who want a fresh board-game experience with elegant rules, magical presentation, and competitive depth. No account is required. No real-money purchases are available in this version.

About

Away Kingdom

Features
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Away Kingdom is a mobile strategy game that rewards you for putting your phone down. YOUR KINGDOM GROWS WHILE YOU'RE AWAY Lock your screen and your kingdom keeps working. The longer you stay off your phone, the bigger your offline multiplier. Gold piles up, heroes gain experience, and your castle rises. Come back, collect, and push to the next age. BUILD A LIVING CITY Place farms, lumber mills, barracks, and towers on a beautiful isometric map. Upgrade your castle through four ages (Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Industrial), each unlocking new buildings and a richer skyline. WAGE CLAN WARS Form or join a clan, donate to grow it, and battle rival clans in weekly wars. Attack enemy castles, earn stars, and climb the leaderboards. Recruit heroes, craft spells, and research a full tech tree to sharpen your army. A GAME THAT RESPECTS YOUR TIME No dark patterns. No "always-on" pressure. Away Kingdom is built around real life. The hours you spend off your phone become your most powerful hours in the game. FEATURES • Offline engine: real away-time = kingdom progress • Isometric city building across 4 ages • Heroes, spells, and a deep research tree • Clan system with chat, donations, and weekly wars • Friends, 1v1 challenges, and global leaderboards • Daily tasks, achievements, and a seasonal Battle Pass • 9 languages · no ads · syncs across devices Your kingdom grows while you are away. Download Away Kingdom and turn your screen-free time into an empire. SUBSCRIPTION Away Kingdom Premium — $3.99 per month, auto-renewable. Includes 20 gems every day with your daily login reward, 20% shorter build times, +20% on offline gold and building production, and the Royal Frame for your profile. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://awaykingdom.com/privacy

Screenshots

Crownfall4 screens
Away Kingdom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crownfall at none against Away Kingdom's 9. Away Kingdom's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Away Kingdom sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Crownfall asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crownfall ships an update every 4 weeks, Away Kingdom daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crownfall versus Away Kingdom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrownfallAway Kingdom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB230 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCaivra Tech LLCAhmet Karaca

In-app purchases

None

Crownfall

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Away Kingdom

Subscriptions1
  • Away Kingdom Premium$3.991 Month
One-time8
  • Pouch of Gems$0.99
  • Sack of Gems$4.99
  • Season 1 Royal Pass$4.99
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  • Founder's Starter Pack$4.99
  • Chest of Gems$9.99
  • Vault of Gems$19.99
  • Hoard of Gems$49.99
  • Mountain of Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Crownfall free?
Crownfall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Away Kingdom free?
Away Kingdom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crownfall or Away Kingdom have ads?
Neither Crownfall nor Away Kingdom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crownfall or Away Kingdom?
Crownfall ships an update every 4 weeks, and Away Kingdom daily. Most recently, Crownfall was updated on October 6, 2026 and Away Kingdom on October 28, 2026.

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