# Battleborn® Tap

> Mobile hero squad combat game with tapping, upgrading, and loot collection. (iPhone/iPad app by 2K.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleborn-tap/id1096938298 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [2K](https://appshunter.io/developer/324563547)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 587 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleborn-tap/id1096938298/reviews.md

## What is Battleborn® Tap?

*** Some rewards are only available if the player owns a supported copy of the Battleborn game and a SHiFT account. For more details see below. ***

Engage with the Battleborn universe on the go with Battleborn Tap, where players command their squad of heroes on the field of battle.  Use your fingers to TAP your way to victory over waves of enemies and menacing bosses to unlock new areas while recruiting various Battleborn to join the fight.

Collect and use golden shards to upgrade your Battleborn’s weapons, skills, and abilities for the best fighting chance against an increasingly difficult array of evil forces.  Find gear and use it to boost your stats for added effect!

Features:

• Unlock, hire, and command your heroes to dominate the field of battle
• Collect loot by defeating waves of enemies to earn new gear and abilities
• Upgrade your heroes’ stats, weapons, and active abilities
• Collect gear from 5 different rarities to boost your hero’s capabilities
• Earn in-game achievements to collect special rewards
• Unlock exclusive rewards for Battleborn on PC/Xbox One/PS4

*** Some rewards are only available if the player owns a supported copy of the Battleborn game and a SHiFT account. Full reward functionality for Battleborn Tap may be unsupported in these areas:

Algeria, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Estonia, Iceland, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Slovenia, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Ukraine, & Yemen

See https://www.2k.com/games/battleborn-tap and https://shift.gearboxsoftware.com/home for more details. ***

## Key features

- Unlock, hire, and command heroes
- Collect loot and gear
- Upgrade hero stats and abilities
- Earn in-game achievements
- Unlock exclusive game rewards

## What do users think of Battleborn® Tap?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun time-waster
- 💡 Helpful for learning Battleborn characters

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Progress resets and lost data
- 🔒 Shift account linking issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Damage calculations are broken at higher levels
- Prestige resets cause loss of progress
- Shift account linking errors
- Inconsistent save/load behavior

**Most requested features**

- Bring back Battleborn console game
- Add more Battleborn characters
- Implement leaderboards
- Provide a Switch port

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleborn-tap/id1096938298/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Gearbox, 2K whoever, PLEASE I BEG OF YOU

*2025-05-01, version 1.2.5*

Guys, for this game you absolutely cooked but please please please please please please please PLEASE JUST LET THE BATTLEBORN CAMPAIGN BE PLAYED PLEASE THATS ALL I WANT!

### 5/5 — You are missed

*2025-04-16*

Every couple months I redownload this game and get hyper focused on it. Considering it’s almost a decade since the last update I know this game is done. Just wanted to possibly let a developer know they had something with potential here and a pt. 2 might be a fruitful idea in the age of phone games. Thanks to the gals and fellas who put this together.

### 5/5 — Top Game To Save Money From Pay To Win.

*2025-01-04, version 1.2.5*

Battleborn Tap Is A Game From 2016 By 2K And Bee Square Inc Witch Is Battleborn But Playable On
The Go.

### 5/5 — A star is born

*2024-05-26, version 1.2.5*

The brighter a star shines, the faster it burns.

### 5/5 — I crave Battleborn

*2023-06-21*

Everyday I play this game I crave Battleborn. Every single just worked so well. Not LOL, not SMITE. Battleborn. Rn, Overwatch 2 is not the king no more. I would be satisfied with even a patch were it ran me alone on my computer with bots. I mained thorn, issac, marquis, and kid ultra. 
The only way to play Battleborn rn is this app on Apple apple devices. 
And I am not satisfied.

### 4/5 — BRING BACK BATTLEBORN TO CONSOLE!

*2023-05-22, version 1.2.5*

What the title said. ☝️

### 4/5 — Yeah I’m just wondering how the heck I can get in touch with gearbox and 2K

*2022-08-20*

Cause I just wanna talk to them about buying the campaign of Battleborn for some cash and I’m willing to pay a fair amount for it sooo get back to me please? Also I’m a huge fan of the studios typical stuff and hope to see more like this and if I can get the campaign then I’ll give you guys 5 stars deal?

### 5/5 — Awsoume but some suggestions

*2021-10-19*

I love Battleborn Tap. Its like yoi play it anywhere you like. I do have some ideas. Like adding new locations and bosses, like Geoff, ISIC (despite being a DPS character),and maybe some others that aren’t in the game from the console version.

And bring the game back. Reopen the game. The consle game. I miss the game alot :(

And i want a Switch port

### 5/5 — This is the last playable battleborn game

*2021-04-25*

With Battleborn having been shutdown and taken down from every store, this is technically the last, intact playable battleborn game.. Very sad

### 1/5 — Dead game- nothing in 4 years

*2020-07-12, version 1.2.5*

No updates/fixes/improvements in 4 years

## Frequently asked questions about Battleborn® Tap

### What is Battleborn Tap?

Battleborn Tap is a mobile game where you command a squad of heroes, tapping to defeat enemies and bosses. You can recruit new heroes, upgrade their equipment and abilities, and collect gear to enhance their stats. The game offers exclusive rewards for owners of the PC/console Battleborn game.

### How do I upgrade my heroes?

You can upgrade your heroes' stats, weapons, and active abilities by collecting golden shards and using them for enhancements. Additionally, you can find and equip gear of various rarities to further boost their capabilities and provide added effects in battle.

### Is Battleborn Tap free to play?

Yes, Battleborn Tap is a free-to-play game. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating it is free to download and play without additional costs.

### What are the requirements to play Battleborn Tap?

Battleborn Tap is a mobile application, implying it is compatible with most modern smartphones and tablets. Some in-game rewards may require ownership of a supported copy of the Battleborn game and a SHiFT account.

### What is the main goal of Battleborn Tap?

The main goal is to command your squad of heroes and tap your way to victory against waves of enemies and menacing bosses. By defeating them, you unlock new areas, recruit more heroes, and collect loot and gear to strengthen your team.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2016-06-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- 10 additional Battleborn
- 3 new artifacts are added
- Percentage chance of 10x more shards from enemies
- Increased duration of drone buffs
- Reduced free loot pack cooldown

### 1.1.0 — 2016-05-18

- Progress Loss Prevention fix 
- Performance can be improved by muting the audio
- Minor fixes

### 1.5.3 — 2016-05-03

This latest update extends the mayhem of Battleborn Tap globally. Prepare your heroes and conquer your foes!

### 1.0.0 — 2016-04-27

No release notes.

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