# Card Crawl vs Stormbound

The clearest difference is ads: Card Crawl at none against Stormbound's shown. Card Crawl also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 64%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Stormbound's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 2.1K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Crawl sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Stormbound sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Card Crawl holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Card Crawl's written reviews are positive against 64% of Stormbound's.

Card Crawl ships an update monthly, Stormbound every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Crawl | Stormbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524/reviews)** | [4.5 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbound/id1234446615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 526 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) | [Stormbound Games Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803661956) |

## 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


### Stormbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbound/id1234446615)

Engage in strategic turn-based tactical battles by building a powerful deck of collectible cards. Outsmart opponents worldwide in real-time PVP, customize your profile, and compete for seasonal rewards.

**Highlights:** Deck building, Collectible cards, Turn-based tactical battles, Real-time PVP, Four distinct kingdoms, Seasonal events and rewards, Profile customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium pass | $7.99 | per month |
| Daily resources | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generic package 7$ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shredded Journal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tribal Tome | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly cards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Better than Clash Royale
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Fantastic game
- 👍 Fun and creative cards
- 👍 Cohesive combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Pay to win
- 🐛 Unbalanced cards
- 🐛 Unfair matchmaking
- 🐛 Slow progression for F2P
- 🐛 Frustrating level caps

**Reported bugs**

- Login/loading issues
- Card placement bugs
- Deck editing problems
- Inconsistent card rotation

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Clan/guild system
- Chat functionality
- Spectate mode
- Leaderboard/ranking display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Crawl free?

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

### Is Stormbound free?

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

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

Card Crawl is rated higher. Card Crawl averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Stormbound averages 4.5 from 9K ratings.

### Do Card Crawl or Stormbound have ads?

Stormbound shows ads; Card Crawl does not.

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

Card Crawl ships an update monthly, and Stormbound every 3 weeks. Most recently, Card Crawl was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stormbound 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.*