# Battle Bay vs Cube Battleship

The clearest difference is rating: Battle Bay at 4.7 against Cube Battleship's 2.4. Battle Bay also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 25%) and ratings volume (64K vs 16). Cube Battleship's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle Bay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Cube Battleship sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Battle Bay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Bay has 64K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Battle Bay's written reviews are positive against 25% of Cube Battleship's.

Battle Bay ships an update monthly, Cube Battleship fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Bay | Cube Battleship |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-bay/id1046450453/reviews)** | [2.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-battleship/id6444716928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 729 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) | [Tiny Kraken Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471296840) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle Bay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-bay/id1046450453)

Engage in 5v5 multiplayer naval combat, choosing from diverse ships and customizing weapons. Team up with friends in guilds, complete quests, and compete in tournaments for rewards. Upgrade your fleet to dominate the seas.

**Highlights:** 5v5 multiplayer battles, Diverse ship types (Shooter, Speeder, Enforcer, Defender, Fixer), Extensive weapon collection and upgrades, Guild system for team play, Custom battles and tournaments, Quests and achievements for rewards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Small pack of Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pearl Diver Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic pack of Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of Pearls | $49.99 | one-time |
| Daily deal | $99.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun and interactive gameplay
- 🤝 Good for networking and making friends
- 💎 Variety of weapons, ships, and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Matchmaking issues
- 🤯 Unbalanced gameplay and overpowered weapons
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 🕰️ Unreasonably long matchmaking times
- 🤖 Issues with bot AI and behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible enemy glitch
- Joystick and controls issues
- Autopilot problems
- Inconsistent training time display

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose different loadouts for ships
- Voting system for maps before a match
- Improved token allocation system for events
- More interactive maps with environmental elements
- Ability to switch accounts without reinstalling the app


### Cube Battleship

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-battleship/id6444716928)

Engage in strategic PVP combat by building a base and attacking hidden enemy structures. Use weapon cards to target and destroy opponent buildings while defending your own territory. Level up your hero deck and conquer the arena in this deck-building strategy game.

**Highlights:** Base building, Deck building, PVP combat, Territory defense, Weapon card attacks, Hero deck leveling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gear Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gear Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gear Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Bay free?

Battle Bay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Battleship free?

Cube Battleship is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Battle Bay or Cube Battleship?

Battle Bay is rated higher. Battle Bay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Cube Battleship averages 2.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Battle Bay or Cube Battleship have ads?

Both Battle Bay and Cube Battleship show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Battle Bay or Cube Battleship?

Battle Bay ships an update monthly, and Cube Battleship fortnightly. Most recently, Battle Bay was updated on November 9, 2026 and Cube Battleship on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
