Comparison

Summoners War vs RAID

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

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About

Summoners War

Engage in strategic turn-based battles with over 1,000 unique monsters. Collect, train, and evolve your companions to conquer diverse challenges, from epic raids to real-time global PvP. Experience an ever-evolving fantasy world with endless adventure and strategic depth.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy RPG
  • Massive monster collection (1000+)
  • Real-time global PvP battles
  • Rune set customization
  • Guild and raid content
  • Monster growth and evolution
Features
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Summoners War: Sky Arena The legendary turn-based strategy RPG with immersive storytelling — loved by over 300 million Summoners worldwide! Join the spectacular global war alongside over 1,000 Monsters and experience the ultimate strategic fantasy battle. The more you fight and refine your perfect strategies, the more your Monsters will grow into cherished companions across the Sky Islands. [Summoners War: Sky Arena] Official Community: https://www.facebook.com/SummonersWarCom2us/ ▶ Game Features ◆ Stunning Action and Infinite Strategy Experience dynamic battles in a truly different fantasy world! Utilize 23 types of Rune Sets, each with unique effects, and build your own strategy to claim victory. ◆ The True Essence of a Collectible RPG: Massive Monster Collection Fire, Water, Wind, Light, and Dark! Five attributes and over 1,000 Monsters, each with distinctive skills and styles. Maximize each Monster’s individuality and craft the ultimate strategy for thrilling victories! ◆ Infinite Possibilities! Upgraded Monster Summoning and Growth Obtain a guaranteed default 5-star Monster with Summon Mileage that accumulates as you summon. Power up Monsters with Relics, the new equipment that grants immense strength. Build the ultimate Monster that stands above the rest! ◆ A World of Endless Adventure and Battle Village, battle, adventure, collection, growth, and crafting! Uncover the schemes of dark forces and take down powerful bosses like Dragons and Giants. Join real-time 3-player raids, awaken new power in the Dimension Hole, explore Tartarus’ Labyrinth, hunt giant slimes with guildmates, and engage in intense Guild PvP battles. ◆ Real-Time Global Strategy Battles Real-time tactical duels that begin with Pick & Ban! Engage others in Challenge Battle, where victory belongs to strategy with equally provided Monsters. Compete in the World Arena, the pinnacle of strategic combat, and prove your mastery on the global stage in the SWC (Summoners War World Championship)! ◆ Fast Growth Support System to Become a Stronger Summoner Farm efficiently with Ameria's Luck and Scout Battle! From support quests for new and returning Summoners to special tasks that guarantee a 5-star Monster! Dive into the world of Summoners War at lightning speed! *** Device App Access Permission Notice ▶ Notice per access permission Access permissions are requested in order for us to provide you with the following service when you use the app. [Required] None [Optional Access Rights] - Camera: This is the right to request when using the camera in the in-game profile. - Photos: This is the right to request when uploading photos from your device to the in-game profile. - Push Notification: This is the right to request when you want to receive push messages for the game. - ID for Advertisers: This is the right to request the use of ID for Advertisers (IDFA) for promotion targeting and tracking analysis. ※ You'll be able to enjoy the service except features related to above authorities even if you don't give permission to the above. ▶ How to remove access permissions After allowing the access permission, you can revoke or modify the access permissions as follows: - Settings > Privacy > Select the corresponding app > Choose either to enable/disable access Summoners War is available in 16 different languages: English, 한국어, 日本語, 中文简体, 中文繁體, Deutsch, Français, Português, Español, Русский, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, Türkçe, العربية, Italiano and ไทย! Items are available for purchase in this game. For Com2uS Mobile Game Terms of Service, visit www.com2us.com. Terms of Service: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T1 Privacy Policy: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T3 For game-related inquiries, please contact the Com2uS Customer Support (https://customer.withhive.com/com2us).

About

RAID

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure collecting hundreds of unique champions. Master strategic turn-based combat, explore dungeons, and battle bosses. Join clans, conquer arenas, and experience a vast PvE campaign.

Highlights
  • Collect hundreds of champions
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Epic boss battles
  • Join a clan for co-op
  • Multiplayer PvP arenas
  • Massive PvE campaign
Features
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Download this epic, dark fantasy RPG now and summon hundreds of Champions from 16 factions. With them, explore Dungeons, enjoy turn-based multiplayer action, and master tactics to free Teleria! | Enjoy deep RPG features | Collect powerful Champions Call upon orcs, knights, elves, demons, undead, and more to defeat your foes. Strategic turn-based RPG gameplay Equip your Champions with amazing Gear. Rank them up to make their devastating skills, including AOE attacks and magic powers, even more powerful. Fight epic Boss battles Vanquish challenging Bosses in dangerous Dungeons for loot, XP, and special drops. Then, in classic turn-based RPG style, fight them again for more incredible rewards! Join forces with a Clan Team up with fellow players in Clans to take on challenges like fearsome Clan Bosses & conquer the fortresses of enemy Clans in intense Sieges. Face multiplayer PvP Arenas Go head-to-head with other players to unlock special Gear. Rise through the ranks and become an Arena legend in both asynchronous and real-time multiplayer battles. Clear our massive PvE campaign Experience epic dark fantasy through 12 spectacular RPG locations spread over a sprawling, fully-voiced story campaign. Heed your heroic duty and quell the forces of darkness. Dive into a deep fantasy world Learn about Teleria’s heroes and villains with our growing collection of Champion bio & check out our animated limited series, RAID: Call of the Arbiter, on YouTube! PLEASE NOTE: • In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items): Items are available for purchase in this game. Some paid items may not be refundable depending on the type of item. • RAID: Shadow Legends is available in English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Ukrainian, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Korean, Turkish, Japanese, and Portuguese. • Optional access to Photos and Videos: Used for sharing screenshots for troubleshooting (e.g., technical support). You can continue using the service without granting this access. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Raid: Shadow Legends allows you to subscribe to special Raid Cards. Raid Cards will automatically renew after the specified period unless otherwise canceled. • 1 Month Silver Raid Card with a FREE 7 Day Trial - $9.99 (First week is free, after that the Card is automatically renewed each month for $9.99. Can be canceled at any time within the first 6 days of the Trial Period without charge). • 1 Month Silver Raid Card - $9.99 (The Card is automatically renewed each month for $9.99). • 6 Month Gold Raid Card - $49.99 (The Card is automatically renewed every 6 months for $49.99). • 1 Month Platinum Raid Card - $14.99 (First month is $9.99, after that the Card is automatically renewed each month for $14.99. Can be cancelled at any time). • 1 Month Diamond Raid Card - $29.99 (First month is $14.99, after that the Card is automatically renewed each month for $29.99. Can be cancelled at any time). Raid Cards are a subscription purchase. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the price selected. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. In case of activating a free trial, payment will be charged during the last 24 hours of the free Trial. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a Raid Card purchase is confirmed. Once auto-renew is turned off, subscriptions will retain the bonuses until the end of the active period. Official Website: https://plarium.com/ Support: raid.support@plarium.com Community: https://forum.plarium.com/en/raid-shadow-legends/ Privacy Policy: https://company.plarium.com/en/terms/privacy-and-cookie-policy/ Terms of Use: https://company.plarium.com/en/terms/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Summoners War4 screens
RAID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RAID at 4.7 against Summoners War's 4.2. RAID also leads on ratings volume (528K vs 43K). Summoners War's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Summoners War sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and RAID sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RAID holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RAID has 528K ratings behind it against 43K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Summoners War's written reviews are positive against 44% of RAID's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Summoners War versus RAID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummoners WarRAID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43K ratings)4.7 (528K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews — better44.5% of reviews
Number of ratings43K528K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#43#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB267 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCom2uS Corp.Plarium Global Ltd

Customer experience

Summoners War

All ratings43,128 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews1,499 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative37.6%

RAID

All ratings528,324 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews4,403 reviews
Positive44.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative45.7%

User reviews

Summoners War

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🤖 Helpful auto-battle feature
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Difficult to recover hacked accounts
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Excessive grinding and time commitment required

RAID

From 528K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Impressive graphics and animations
  • 🎨 Wide variety of champions and factions
  • ⏱️ Consistent content updates
  • 🕹️ Challenging boss battles and dungeons

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • ⏳ Excessive grinding and energy limitations
  • 🔀 Unbalanced arena matchmaking
  • 🤖 Repetitive and auto-play heavy gameplay
  • 🤔 Lack of meaningful new content

Bugs and requests

Summoners War

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant need to download updates
  • Stuck on loading screen or unable to log in
  • Disappearing or lost game progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved summoning rates for rare monsters
  • Pity system for guaranteed rare pulls
  • More frequent balance updates and monster reworks
  • Better customer support and account recovery process

RAID

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent server issues and crashes
  • Incorrect champion skill descriptions
  • Inconsistent arena point calculations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved artifact management and gear swapping
  • Increased drop rates for rare and legendary champions
  • More free-to-play friendly progression options
  • Clan-based cooperative gameplay modes
  • Faster auto-battle and multi-battle options

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Summoners War

One-time14
  • Pack 1$0.99
  • Handfull of Crystals$2.99
  • Bundle of Crystals$4.99
Show 11 more
  • Pile of Crystals$9.99
  • Pack 10$9.99
  • Pack 20$19.99
  • Sack of Crystals$19.99
  • Summoning Stone Pack$29.99
  • Light-Dark Pack$29.99
  • Rune Summon Package (Violent)$29.99
  • Pack 30$29.99
  • Pack 50$49.99
  • Chest of Crystals$99.99
  • Pack 60$99.99
10 purchases

RAID

One-time10
  • Rookie Pack$0.99
  • Mini Pack$4.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
Show 7 more
  • Medium Pack$14.99
  • Regular Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$24.99
  • Bulk Value Pack$29.99
  • Pro Value Pack$39.99
  • Extra Savings Pack$49.99
  • Ultimate Savings Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Summoners War free?
Summoners War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RAID free?
RAID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Summoners War or RAID?
RAID is rated higher. Summoners War averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while RAID averages 4.7 from 528K ratings.
Do Summoners War or RAID have ads?
Both Summoners War and RAID show ads.
Which is updated more often, Summoners War or RAID?
Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, and RAID fortnightly. Most recently, Summoners War was updated on September 24, 2026 and RAID on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Summoners War or RAID?
Summoners War currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and RAID at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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