# Card Crawl vs Reigns

The clearest difference is price: Card Crawl at Free against Reigns's $2.99. Card Crawl also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 70%). Reigns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Card Crawl is free to download; Reigns costs $2.99 up front. Card Crawl sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Reigns asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Card Crawl against 4.8 for Reigns. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 7.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Card Crawl's written reviews are positive against 70% of Reigns's.

Card Crawl ships an update monthly, Reigns every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Crawl | Reigns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 70.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 163 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Crawl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524)

This solitaire-style game blends dungeon crawling with card mechanics. Clear dungeons by strategically using item and monster cards, managing inventory, and employing unique ability cards. Enjoy quick, engaging sessions perfect for short bursts of play.

**Highlights:** Solitaire-style gameplay, Four game modes, Dungeon deck editor, Unlockable ability-cards, Mini deck building, Game Center integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Season Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Card Crawl | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Unique card-based dungeon crawler concept
- 👍 Charming art style and atmosphere
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring purchases
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 👎 Lack of content and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Inability to restore purchases
- Gameplay freezes and lags on some devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize decks and characters
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- Leaderboards and social features


### Reigns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Card, #64 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Rule a medieval kingdom by making decisions with a swipe of your finger. Balance the needs of various factions, from the church to the army, to extend your reign. Each choice has consequences that can lead to your dynasty's downfall.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based decision making, Kingdom faction balance, Dynasty survival, Event spanning centuries, Multiple ways to die

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👑 Great game concept
- 🤴 Engaging storyline and characters
- 🎨 Stylish art and design
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Replayability and multiple endings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and card choices
- 🤔 Unclear consequences of decisions
- 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty and randomness
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Bugs and save file corruption

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/corrupted cards
- Crashes and freezes
- Save file corruption
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More content and storylines
- Ability to customize the king/kingdom
- Improved UI and feedback on decisions
- Difficulty settings or options
- Cross-platform/cloud save support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Crawl free?

Card Crawl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reigns free?

Reigns costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Card Crawl or Reigns?

Reigns is rated higher. Card Crawl averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Reigns averages 4.8 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Card Crawl or Reigns have ads?

Neither Card Crawl nor Reigns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Card Crawl or Reigns?

Card Crawl ships an update monthly, and Reigns every 5 weeks. Most recently, Card Crawl was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reigns on October 24, 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.*