# BattleTabs: PvP Ship Battle — Viking & Pirate Fleet Strategy

> Turn-based naval strategy game with tactical abilities and fleet customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Gangbusters Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battletabs-pvp-ship-battle/id6476166902 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gangbusters Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657970459)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 295 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battletabs-pvp-ship-battle/id6476166902/reviews.md

## What is BattleTabs?

Take the game everyone played as a kid. Give every ship a superpower. Now you're playing BattleTabs.

A fast, tense 1v1 strategy duel: build a fleet, hunt down your opponent's, and sink it before they sink yours. The board is hidden, the abilities are deadly, and one good read can win the whole match.

SO, WHAT'S IN YOUR FLEET?

You bring four ships into battle — and there are 40+ to choose from, each a completely different tool:

· The Coracle one-shots any ship — if you've already found the tile.
· The Longboat keeps firing until it finally misses.
· The Octopus tells you how far away the nearest enemy is hiding.
· The Loyal Defender takes every hit meant for the rest of your fleet.
· The Magic Mirror steals your opponent's last move and fires it back.
· The Valkyrie strikes twice — and harder every time one of your own ships goes down.

Mix, match, and find the combo that wins the way you want to win.

THE BOARD IS HIDDEN. SO IS YOUR PLAN.

Every shot is a guess you're trying to make less of a guess. Scout with sonar. Bluff your placements. Bait out their cooldowns, then punish the opening. The matches are short. The mind games aren't.

QUICK TO LEARN. BRUTAL TO MASTER.

A round takes a few minutes. Getting genuinely good takes a while. Climb the ranked ladder, where wins come from better reads — never better luck.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BATTLE ALONE.

Join a clan and climb together. Drop into tournaments to prove you're the best in the field. Or go solo against the AI in Expedition — a PvE roguelike run where you push your fleet through encounter after encounter, upgrading as you go, with only three strikes to spare.

KEY FEATURES

· 40+ ships, each with a unique cooldown ability
· Collect ships and build your fleets — think your strategy through
· Unlock new ships and cosmetics (hats!) on the research tree
· Skill-based ranked play — pure 1v1, no pay-to-win
· Tournaments — compete for the top of the bracket
· Clans — team up, climb, and represent
· Expedition — a PvE roguelike against AI fleets
· The Settlement — a home island for your pets, and visits between friends (Battle Club)
· Two modes: Intense for fast duels, Casual to take your time
· Cross-platform — your fleet follows you everywhere
· Free to play

5M+ players have registered. Jump in on iPhone and iPad.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Talk tactics, report bugs, and help shape where the game goes next.
Discord: https://battletabs.com/discord
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattleTabs
Latest news: https://battletabs.io/news

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Note: this game requires an internet connection (4G, 5G or Wi-Fi).

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://battletabs.com/privacy

## Key features

- Turn-based naval combat
- Tactical abilities (Sonar, Reveal)
- Fleet customization
- Ranked play and leagues
- Cross-platform play
- Asynchronous long battles
- Community tournaments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle Club Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handful 'o Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag 'o Gold | $4.49 | one-time |
| Chest 'o Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag 'o Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Handful 'o Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest 'o Gems | $24.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of BattleTabs?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun casual game
- 🚀 Quick gameplay
- 💡 Unique take on Battleship
- 👍 Strategic depth
- 👍 Chill and easy to play

**Cons**

- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes
- 🔋 Overheating on newer devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Progression reset issues
- 🔒 Matchmaking problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing during ship placement
- Unexpected connection issues
- Progress loss and resets
- Blurry visuals on high-end devices

**Most requested features**

- More ship variety and abilities
- Improved matchmaking system
- Progression system overhaul
- Optimization for better performance
- Orientation flexibility on tablets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battletabs-pvp-ship-battle/id6476166902/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 遊び方が

*2026-09-04*

サッパリ分かりません。

### 5/5 — unexpected greatness

*2026-07-20, version 55.60.0*

i thought this was gonna be another boring cash grab game but it’s actually a fun cash grab game

### 5/5 — 5 out of 5

*2026-06-26, version 55.60.0*

Honestly you can’t go wrong with this game,no ads,fun gameplay,and an active development team. After playing on chrome extensions for years I am overjoyed to see it on the Apple Store. With unique ships, and easy to learn gameplay, you just can’t hate this game. Would recommend if you’re thinking of getting it.

### 5/5 — Superfund Battleship Game

*2026-06-13*

Such a fun take on a classic game with cool ships that give sweet advantages and level the playing field. Research to get bigger/better ships and invite your friends to the battle!

### 4/5 — Good game

*2026-05-27, version 55.60.0*

Its a little glitchy but overall a great game

### 5/5 — FUN & Great for Meetings and the Classroom

*2026-05-14, version 55.60.0*

Love getting a few rounds in during meetings and class!

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-05-09, version 55.60.0*

Good

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2026-03-03, version 55.45.1*

Fun, quick game, five stars

### 3/5 — Discord account

*2026-01-08, version 55.37.0*

It’s fun but I can’t get my discord account to the game and just keeps saying log back in fix you game

### 5/5 — Make @notlawson @lawson again!

*2026-01-07, version 55.37.0*

I have played this game since it came out, OG status, and I love it! The game is well made, the community is great and to top it off, you’re Dev team actually talks to us and wants things to work smoothly for us!! Most of all I want to thank @notlawson for the extremely hard work he has been putting in over this last week to fix the problems this hacker created for us, for who knows why. He has been staying up for nights trying to get things back to normal, I’ve been communicating any problems I see on my end to try and help any way I can. Thank you to @notlawson and the Dev team. You are appreciated!

## Frequently asked questions about BattleTabs

### What kind of game is BattleTabs?

BattleTabs is a turn-based naval strategy game that combines classic grid-based combat with powerful tactical abilities. It offers both quick real-time PvP battles and longer, asynchronous challenges against friends.

### What are the key features of BattleTabs?

Key features include tactical combat inspired by Battleship, ranked play to climb leagues, fleet customization with unique ship abilities and skins, and the ability to play long battles with 24-hour turns. It also supports cross-play across mobile devices.

### Is BattleTabs free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases and has advertisements. These may include options for customizing your fleet or speeding up progression.

### What devices is BattleTabs compatible with?

BattleTabs is optimized for a smooth PvP experience on iPhones in portrait mode and iPads in landscape mode. It offers seamless and responsive cross-platform play between these devices.

### How can I play with friends or compete in tournaments?

You can challenge friends to long battles with 24-hour turns, ensuring you never miss a move. The game also hosts community events and tournaments through its Discord server, and you can even use their BattleBot to run your own tournaments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 55.112.0 — 2026-09-06

- Now in 15 languages — French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese join English, Spanish, German and Portuguese. Every screen is translated; the game follows your device language, or pick one in Settings
- New ships — the Loyal Defender takes every hit meant for the rest of your fleet; the Mermaid reveals enemy tiles each time she is hit
- Tournaments — a daily rotation of new modes (ship bans and more), 8-player skirmishes, and a free Tournament Ticket to claim from the shop every day
- Draft Mode — opt in to pick ships from a shared pool before a ranked battle, so every match starts from a different fleet
- The Settlement — a home island for your Crew Companion pets, with a new Harbour look. Visit a friend's Settlement and play with their pet (Battle Club)
- Visual filters are now free for everyone — 9 effects, stack up to 3
- Watch live battles from the menu, and see League History on player profiles
- Add an email to your account so you never lose access
- Damaged ships now catch fire, and the Shipyard has been rebuilt — tap a ship to see its ability, skins and upgrades in place
- Fixes — rewards are granted exactly once, turn timers forgive brief connection hiccups, no more getting stuck on "Looking for opponent", and faster loading on iOS

### 55.60.0 — 2026-03-25

- Tournaments — Compete in bracket-style tournaments with real-time spectating and weekly free entry tickets
- Expeditions — New PvE mode with progressive board scaling, ship upgrades, and 14 new maps
- Bounty Board — Complete daily and weekly challenges for rewards, and earn bonuses by inviting friends
- Battle Drops — Earn gem drops and cosmetic rewards from daily play
- Spectate Friends — Watch live battles and cheer with spectator emotes
- Brazilian Portuguese language support
- Colorblind Mode accessibility options
- Improved iOS stability — fixed disconnection issues, deep link navigation, Game Center sign-in, and iPad scrolling
- Performance and matchmaking improvements

### 55.45.1 — 2026-01-29

* Game Center Achievements integration update!
* Fix - remove device rotation feature which was causing loading issues
* Social Feed - See what other players are up to with the new community activity feed (experimental)
* BTN Rating Adjustments - Competitive balancing for elite players (3000+ BTN)
* Stability Improvements - Memory optimizations and bug fixes
* Clans - Added private clans! Private clans can now manage membership with a join request system
* Ping Improvements - Now uses tapping instead of dragging for ease of use. Enhanced ping placement with instructional text and toggle cancel option

### 55.45.0 — 2026-01-29

* Game Center Achievements integration update!
* Social Feed - See what other players are up to with the new community activity feed (experimental)
* Screen Rotation (Experimental) - enable screen rotation in Settings > Gameplay to try landscape mode (experimental)
* BTN Rating Adjustments - Competitive balancing for elite players (3000+ BTN)
* Stability Improvements - Memory optimizations and bug fixes
* Clans - Added private clans! Private clans can now manage membership with a join request system
* Ping Improvements - Now uses tapping instead of dragging for ease of use. Enhanced ping placement with instructional text and toggle cancel option

### 55.41.0 — 2026-01-15

- adding Game Center leaderboard and achievements integration
- bug fixes and security update

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*