# Clash Royale

> Battle to defend your tower in this real-time multiplayer PvP card strategy game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.supercell.clashroyale](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.supercell.clashroyale)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.supercell.clashroyale`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Supercell
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 632,708,427
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (41,711,117 ratings)
- **Version:** 160402002
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2016-03-01
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 970 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.supercell.clashroyale)
- **Website:** [https://help.supercellsupport.com/clash-royale/en/](https://help.supercellsupport.com/clash-royale/en/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://supercell.com/en/privacy-policy/](https://supercell.com/en/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Clash Royale** is a real-time multiplayer PvP card strategy game from the creators of *Clash of Clans*. Build a powerful Battle Deck from more than 100 cards featuring troops, spells, and defenses, then use smart card placement and tactical decisions to destroy enemy towers while protecting your King’s Tower.

Progress through Arenas, unlock and upgrade cards, compete in Leagues and Global Tournaments, and take part in seasonal events featuring Tower Skins, Emotes, challenges, and Magic Items. Players can also join or create Clans to share cards and compete in Clan Wars. The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases, including random items, and requires a network connection.

## Rankings

- #249 — Overall
- #10 — Game strategy (Gross)
- #43 — Game (Gross)
- #99 — Game strategy (Free)
- #1 — clash royale
- #7 — tropes

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.supercell.clashroyale.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.supercell.id.SHARED_DATA_ACCESS`

## Review summary

Players generally find Clash Royale fun and engaging with no ads and meaningful long-term progression, especially enjoying chaos mode for added variety. However, widespread concerns about monetization, balance, and performance undermine the experience. The game is praised for its core gameplay but criticized for pay-to-win dynamics, lag/disconnects, and updates that players feel prioritize profits over balance and stability.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay that many players enjoy and use to pass the time.
- No ads in the game, improving the user experience.
- Chaos mode adds variety and can feel like a revival for the game.
- Long-term progression and depth (arena progression, new slots) provide ongoing engagement.

### Cons

- Pay-to-win monetization and real-money purchases that make it hard to stay competitive.
- Frequent performance issues such as lag, disconnects, and card placement freezes.
- Balance/meta issues introduced by updates that favor paying players and disrupt fairness.
- Negative perception of developer updates/management, seen as cash-grabby and unresponsive to players.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.supercell.clashroyale)