Clash Royale has over 500 million installs on Google Play, where it is available for Android devices. It is a real-time multiplayer card strategy game from Supercell, released on February 29, 2016. Google Play lists a 4.4 rating from about 41.8 million ratings, and the game is free to download.
Supercell and the Clash of Clans link
Clash Royale is published by Supercell, which runs a help site for the game at help.supercellsupport.com. The developer says it comes from the creators of Clash of Clans, and the cards reuse characters, troops, spells and defences from that game.
The game first appeared in 2016, and the latest update is November 3, 2026. The current version number is 160635007. Two related titles appear in the catalog as alternatives: Clash of Clans and Tennis Clash.
Card decks, towers and clan wars
Each match is a PvP battle in which you place cards to attack enemy towers and protect your own King's Tower. The game has more than 100 cards, which you collect and upgrade. Progressing through Arenas unlocks new ones, and Evo Shards are used to strengthen cards in a deck.
Competitive play runs through leagues and Global Tournaments, with rewards for results. Seasonal events add a season pass with Tower Skins, Emotes and Magic Items, plus timed challenges.
Clans are the social layer. You can join or form one, share cards with other members and take part in Clan Wars. The game is tagged under strategy and multiplayer games.
Android 7.0 requirement and permissions
The game needs Android 7.0 or newer. Its content rating is Everyone 10+, and it also carries an IGRS rating of 15+.
Two permissions are optional and requested through in-game pop-ups. Camera access is used for scanning QR codes, and notifications are used for messages related to the game. Consent for both is optional.
The game shows no ads, but it has in-app purchases, including random items. Purchases can be disabled in the device settings.
Clash Royale pros and cons
Pros
- Free to download, with no ads
- Over 100 cards drawn from Clash of Clans troops, spells and defences
- Clan features for sharing cards and joining Clan Wars
- Rated 4.4 on Google Play across about 41.8 million ratings
- Runs on Android 7.0 or newer
Cons
- In-app purchases are present, including random items
- Match-based PvP play depends on playing against other people, so it needs a connection to the game's servers
- File size varies by device
Is Clash Royale safe?
Clash Royale is distributed through Google Play and published by Supercell, which maintains an official help site. Its permissions for camera and notifications are optional. The game shows no ads, but in-app purchases exist, and they can be turned off in device settings. No independent security review is available.
How to install Clash Royale
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Clash Royale when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
