Comparison

Hoplite vs Crownfall

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

Head to head
About

Hoplite

Engage in challenging turn-based tactical combat on small maps. Strategize your moves carefully to overcome procedurally generated levels and unlock upgrades. Compete with friends on leaderboards and test your skills in daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical movement
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Quest mode with upgrades
  • Challenge mode with daily challenges
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Hard but fair gameplay
Features
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"Blanket recommendation for this one." - Pocket Tactics (5 stars) "It's very simple to learn, but there's a huge amount of depth to the game" - Touch Arcade (5 stars) Hoplite is a turn-based strategy game focusing on tactical movement around small maps. This game is designed to be hard, yet fair. You'll need to think before you act if you hope to win. Every move counts! Quest Mode: • Make strategical choices to upgrade your abilities as you dive deeper into the underworld. • Earn achievements and unlock access to new upgrades. • Procedurally generated levels give a new experience every play. • Challenge your friends and see how you rank on the leaderboard. Challenge mode: • Jump straight into the action with a randomized set of upgrades. • Try to beat the daily challenge or play predetermined challenges at two difficulty levels.

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.

Screenshots

Hoplite3 screens
Crownfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Crownfall at Free against Hoplite's $3.99. Crownfall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Hoplite's advantage is ratings volume (787 vs 3) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Crownfall is free to download; Hoplite costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crownfall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoplite has 787 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Hoplite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crownfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, Crownfall every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Hoplite versus Crownfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopliteCrownfall
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (787 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings787 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB84 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDouglas CowleyCaivra Tech LLC

Customer experience

Hoplite

All ratings787 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.3%

Crownfall

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hoplite

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on launch with certain OS versions
  • Agility upgrade not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes or levels
  • Customization options for the character
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to start at higher levels

Crownfall

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hoplite

No in-app purchases

None

Crownfall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoplite free?
Hoplite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crownfall free?
Crownfall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hoplite or Crownfall?
Crownfall is rated higher. Hoplite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while Crownfall averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Hoplite or Crownfall have ads?
Neither Hoplite nor Crownfall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoplite or Crownfall?
Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, and Crownfall every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hoplite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Crownfall on October 6, 2026.

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