Castle Wreck vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Castle Wreck's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Castle Wreck This App	Fake Island: Demolish! Nemesis	Crush the Castle: Siege Master Contender	City Smash Contender	Cannon Shot! Contender	Kick the Buddy Peer	Angry Birds 2 Peer	Solar Smash Peer	Building Destruction New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Voodoo	UNICO STUDIO	Armor Games	PARADYME LIMITED	SayGames Ltd	Playgendary	Rovio Entertainment Oyj	Paradyme Games	180 Degrees
Category	Games	Games	-	Games	-	-	Games	-	-
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	-	iOS, Android	-	-	iOS, Android	-	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.5 / 5	4.8 / 5	-	4.8 / 5	-	-	4.6 / 5	-	-
Ratings Count	226,129	31,404	-	92,636	-	-	1,519,885	-	-
Price	Free	Free	-	Free	-	-	Free	-	-
Release Date	Feb 24, 2019	Feb 23, 2022	-	Jul 25, 2019	-	-	Jul 30, 2015	-	-
Last Updated	Oct 21, 2025	Nov 14, 2025	-	Jan 28, 2026	-	-	May 5, 2026	-	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	mixed	-	-	-	-	negative	-	-
Score	25/100	65/100	-	-	-	-	25/100	-	-
Praises	Satisfying core destruction mechanics provide a therapeutic and engaging time-killer experience for casual players Visual feedback during castle destruction creates a rewarding sense of impact for the player	Satisfying demolition physics provide a relaxing and stress-relieving experience for casual players Simple and accessible gameplay mechanics allow for quick sessions during short breaks	-	-	-	-	Core slingshot gameplay remains addictive and provides consistent entertainment value for long-term fans Visual animation style and character design maintain high quality standards across recent updates	-	-
Complaints	Excessive ad frequency post-update forces long interruptions that degrade the core gameplay experience Removal of character sprites from the cannon and castle walls reduces the game charm Mandatory internet connectivity requirements prevent offline play for users on mobile devices	Aggressive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates a negative user experience Strict time limits on demolition levels cause frustration and prevent players from enjoying the destruction Lack of fresh content and repetitive level design leads to long-term player churn	-	-	-	-	Aggressive energy system limits daily play sessions and forces unwanted downtime for active users Pay-to-win mechanics and expensive microtransactions create an unfair competitive environment in the arena	-	-
Requests	Paid option to remove advertisements would restore the value of the game for long-term players	Addition of iconic global landmarks to expand the variety of destructible environments	-	-	-	-	Removal of the energy system to allow for unrestricted gameplay sessions as in previous versions	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Two-tap aiming system reduces entry friction Physics-based destruction provides immediate visual reward loops	Physics-based destruction loop provides high-satisfaction tactile feedback Offline-first architecture captures low-connectivity market segments	-	-	-	-	Iconic character IP sustains organic install velocity Multi-stage level library functions as a long-term retention moat	-	-
Weaknesses	Mandatory internet connectivity alienates offline users Excessive ad frequency post-update drives uninstalls Removal of character assets reduces visual charm	Aggressive ad frequency post-level disrupts session flow 0.34 rating gap between iOS and Android platforms indicates uneven performance	-	-	-	-	Energy-gating system restricts daily playtime Technical instability causes crashes in high-stakes modes Pay-to-win arena pressure erodes skill-based progression	-	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	-	free	-	-	freemium	-	-
Momentum	Maintenance	Maintenance	-	Active	-	-	Active	-	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~17d avg	3 versions, ~70d avg	-	5 versions	-	-	5 versions, ~11d avg	-	-

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