Free with a Catch

Clash Royale

Supercell · Games · 4.6★ (3,856,128 ratings)

Is Clash Royale free? Free with a Catch.

Pricing: Clash Royale is free to play and all battle modes are earnable through normal play, but players can buy Gems in packs ($0.99-$19.99), a seasonal Diamond Pass ($11.99), and limited-time Special Offer bundles ($2.99-$9.99) to speed up or strengthen card/evolution/hero progression; multiple reviewers report paying roughly $8 in gems to fully max a single card, and many describe the competitive meta as pay-to-win at higher levels. Optional paid features: Fistful of Gems ($0.99); Pouch of Gems ($4.99); Bucket of Gems ($9.99); Barrel of Gems ($19.99); Diamond Pass (seasonal battle pass) ($11.99); Special Offer bundle ($2.99); Special Offer bundle ($4.99); Special Offer bundle ($6.99); Special Offer bundle ($9.99); Maxing a single card (player-reported, via gems) (~$8).

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Clash Royale is free to play and its battles are accessible without paying, but card upgrades, evolutions, heroes, and paid progression have a major effect on competitive play. Free players can keep playing, yet monetization clearly shapes how quickly and fairly they can progress.

Pros
  • Fast competitive matches remain playable without an upfront purchase.
  • The game has frequent updates, multiple modes, and a large card pool.
  • Long-time players still praise the strategy and variety.
Cons
  • Many recent reviews describe the game as heavily pay-to-win.
  • Card levels, evolutions, and heroes can create large competitive gaps.
  • Progression is much slower for players who avoid spending.
What's free vs. paid

Clash Royale is free to play and all battle modes are earnable through normal play, but players can buy Gems in packs ($0.99-$19.99), a seasonal Diamond Pass ($11.99), and limited-time Special Offer bundles ($2.99-$9.99) to speed up or strengthen card/evolution/hero progression; multiple reviewers report paying roughly $8 in gems to fully max a single card, and many describe the competitive meta as pay-to-win at higher levels.

Free
  • All core battle modes (1v1, 2v2, Trophy Road, clan wars, Merge Tactics) playable without paying
  • Earn cards, gold and gems through normal play/chests
Costs money
  • Fistful of Gems$0.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Barrel of Gems$19.99
  • Diamond Pass (seasonal battle pass)$11.99
  • Special Offer bundle$2.99
  • Special Offer bundle$4.99
  • Special Offer bundle$6.99
  • Special Offer bundle$9.99
  • Maxing a single card (player-reported, via gems)~$8
App Store description

Enter the Arena! Build your Battle Deck and outsmart the enemy in fast real-time battles. From the creators of CLASH OF CLANS comes a real-time multiplayer battle game starring your favourite Clash characters and more. Start battling against players from around the world! Clash Royale is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money (including random items). If you don't want to purchase game items for real money, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. BECOME A MASTER OF STRATEGY AND DECK BUILDING Choose unique Cards to your Battle Deck and head to the Arena for Battle! Place your Cards right and knock down the enemy King and Princesses from their Towers in a strategic and fast-paced match. COLLECT AND UPGRADE 100+ CARDS Hog Rider! Collect and upgrade 100+ Cards featuring the Clash of Clans troops, spells and defences you know and love and many others. Win battles and progress to new Arenas to unlock powerful new Cards to your collection! BATTLE YOUR WAY TO THE TOP Battle your way to the League and Global Tournaments to match against the best players in the world. Compete for glory and rewards! SEASONAL EVENTS Unlock new Seasonal items like Tower Skins, Emotes and powerful Magic Items with the Season Pass and participate in fun Challenges that put your skills to the test! JOIN A CLAN AND GO TO WAR Join or form a Clan with other players to share Cards and battle in Clan Wars for BIG rewards! See you in the Arena! The IGRS Rating for this game is 15+ ※ Notice of Access Permission: [Optional permission] Clash Royale may request permission via in game pop-ups to access your camera and send you notifications. Camera: For in-game scanning of QR codes Notifications: For sending notifications related to the game Consent is optional and you can use the app and play the game regardless of whether or not you consent. You may refuse to give consent within the game. However, certain app features may not work properly if you refuse optional access permissions"A network connection is also required. Support Are you having problems? Visit https://help.supercellsupport.com/clash-royale/en/ or contact us in game by going to Settings > Help and Support. Privacy Policy: http://supercell.com/en/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: http://supercell.com/en/terms-of-service/ Parent’s Guide: http://supercell.com/en/parents/

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