# Card Crawl vs Celestial Xll

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Crawl | Celestial Xll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-xll/id6760982329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) | [Marcel White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887137093) |

## 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


### Celestial Xll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-xll/id6760982329)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfire Ring | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nebula Halo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starfire Ring | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nebula Halo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Crown | $3.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Mandate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Void Edge | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supernova Burst | $3.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Hydrogen Water | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Crown | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arena Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena Pass | $12.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*