Comparison

Card Crawl vs Celestial Xll

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

Head to head
About

Card Crawl

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
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Card Crawl is a solitaire-style dungeon crawler game played with a modified deck of standard cards. Pocket Tactics – Card game of the year 2015 Pocket Tactics – Reader’s choice game of the year 2015 Pocket Tactics – Editor’s choice game of the year 2015 German Games Award – Nominee for best game design 2016 Clear the dungeon of 54 cards by using item-cards, slaying monsters and managing your limited inventory. On each run, you can use five ability-cards (mini deck building) to gain unique skills. By collecting gold, you can unlock 35 more ability-cards to access new tactics and even higher scores. Card Crawl’s four single-player game modes are enhanced by Game Center to let players compare their scores and the associated decks. A typical game lasts two or three minutes and is a perfect “one more game” experience while waiting in line or commuting. FEATURES • Solitaire-style gameplay • Four game modes (normal, constructed, daily & delve) • Dungeon deck editor for building and sharing custom dungeon decks • 35 unlockable ability-cards • Mini deck building • Game Center integration – To compare high scores and decks – To challenge your friends – To access tricky new achievements • Two to three minutes of playtime per game ACCOLADES "A brilliant distillation of the dungeon crawler, Card Crawl is well worth a look." — Pocketgamer "Card Crawl is an enjoyable, casual card game that feels a touch like Diablo-Meets-Solitaire." — 148Apps "There’s something about a solitaire card game that really does it for me, and Card Crawl is one of the best I’ve played." — Pockettactics "It's got great art, gameplay with cards that isn't like other card-based dungeon crawlers and is perfect for sitting back and relaxing while playing it." — Toucharcade "Taken purely as a variation on Solitaire, Card Crawl is clever as heck, with a standout style and simple yet rewarding gameplay." — JayIsGames "It’s a unique and interesting hybrid that plays out very well. If you love dungeon crawlers and card games like Hearthstone, then this is a no-brainer." — AppAdvice "The most intriguing thing about Card Crawl is its simplicity." — MACNN "Card Crawl is an impressively solid card game that borrows what works from other games and spins it into its own, unique, game." — Gamezebo "Card Crawl is really creative and unique game, in which strategy and luck is equally needed." — iPlayApps "Card Crawl is a very polished card game with a high addiction factor." — AppGemeinde "Card Crawl is easily suited for anybody who loves casual short game." - ModernJamming Learn More about Tinytouchtales & Card Crawl at www.cardcrawl.com

About

Celestial Xll

Engage in strategic, turn-based battles within a mystical, zodiac-inspired universe. Choose celestial guardians, build a powerful team, and conquer opponents in this fantasy combat game.

Highlights
  • Zodiac-inspired fantasy universe
  • Turn-based battles
  • Choose celestial guardians
  • Team building and strategy
  • Cosmic combat
Features
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Celestial XII is a zodiac-inspired fantasy battle game where players choose celestial guardians, enter turn-based battles, and use strategy to defeat opponents. Explore a mystical universe inspired by the zodiac, strengthen your team, and experience immersive cosmic combat designed for players of all ages.

Screenshots

Card Crawl4 screens
Celestial Xll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Card Crawl at 4.7 against Celestial Xll's 4.0. Card Crawl also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Celestial Xll's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Card Crawl sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Celestial Xll sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Card Crawl holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Crawl has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Crawl ships an update monthly, Celestial Xll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Card Crawl versus Celestial Xll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard CrawlCelestial Xll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB71 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperArnold RauersMarcel White

Customer experience

Card Crawl

All ratings2,044 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews777 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.5%

Celestial Xll

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Card Crawl

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Celestial Xll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Card Crawl

One-time2
  • Challenge Season Unlock$0.99
  • Unlock Card Crawl$4.99
12 purchases

Celestial Xll

One-time12
  • Starfire Ring$1.99
  • Nebula Halo$2.99
  • Starfire Ring$3.99
Show 9 more
  • Nebula Halo$3.99
  • Aurora Crown$3.99
  • Celestial Mandate$3.99
  • Void Edge2 variants$3.99
  • Supernova Burst$3.99
  • Celestial Hydrogen Water$3.99
  • Aurora Crown$4.99
  • Arena Pass$9.99
  • Arena Pass$12.00

Questions

Is Card Crawl free?
Card Crawl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Celestial Xll free?
Celestial Xll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Card Crawl or Celestial Xll?
Card Crawl is rated higher. Card Crawl averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Celestial Xll averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Card Crawl or Celestial Xll have ads?
Neither Card Crawl nor Celestial Xll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Crawl or Celestial Xll?
Card Crawl ships an update monthly, and Celestial Xll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Card Crawl was updated on October 16, 2026 and Celestial Xll on October 8, 2026.

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