Riot Mobile vs Battle.net
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Riot Mobile
Stay connected to Riot Games' universe with this official companion app. Discover new content, organize play sessions, and track esports events across multiple titles. Earn rewards and monitor your in-game stats.
- Cross-game chat and play organization
- Personalized content discovery
- Multi-game news and updates
- Esports schedules and VODs
- In-app rewards and missions
- Match history and stat tracking
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Riot Mobile is the official companion app for Riot Games, personalized to keep you connected to the players, content and events you care about most. Made to support League of Legends, VALORANT, Wild Rift, Teamfight Tactics and Legends of Runeterra, the companion app is your one-stop-shop to discover new experiences, learn about major updates and organize play across all of Riot’s titles. ORGANIZE PLAY We’ve made it easier than ever to connect and organize play with other players. Riot Mobile allows you to chat across all of our game titles and supported regions in one central location so you can get into game faster without all the hassle. DISCOVER NEW EXPERIENCES Did you hear about the new comic, the animated series, the virtual PENTAKILL concert or that poro-themed silent disco party in your city? Tell us what you care about and we’ll make sure you never miss an important beat again. MULTI-GAME NEWS Get all the patch notes, game updates, champ announcements, etc you need across all of our titles in one central place while on-the-go. ESPORTS ON-THE-GO Want to know the schedule or line-up for your favorite esports league? Want to check out the VOD you missed? Want to completely avoid spoilers? You can with Riot Mobile. EARN REWARDS Get rewards and make progress toward mission goals for completing qualifying activities within the app, like watching a VOD or stream at your own convenience. MONITOR STATS WITH MATCH HISTORY Track your own progression and compare your in-game and out-of-game stats with your friends so you can climb the ranks and become legendary.
Battle.net
Connect with friends, discover new games, and manage your account securely on the go. Stay updated with patch notes, join communities, and get support from Blizzard Entertainment.
- Friend and group management
- Game discovery and community forums
- Account security with Authenticator
- Blizzard Support access
- Patch notes and shop browsing
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Stay connected with Battle.net wherever you are. Keep up with your friends and groups: See what your friends are playing, add new friends, coordinate play time, discuss strategies, or just stay in touch. Jump into game, and never miss an opportunity to play together. Explore games and find your next adventure: Dive into everything that Battle.net has to offer: Read patch notes, explore your gaming communities and forums, and discover something new to play through the Shop and Games tabs. Keep your Battle.net account secure: Manage your account through account settings and protect it by attaching a Battle.net Authenticator. The Authenticator keeps your account safe by allowing you to approve or decline any login attempt from a simple tap of a button or notification. Contact Blizzard Support: Let us help you get back into game - browse support articles, open new tickets, and reply to ongoing tickets directly from the app. Airtime or Wi-Fi connection required for use. Languages Supported: * English * Français * Deutsch * Español (Latinoamérica) * Español (Europa) * Português * Italiano * Русский * 한국어 (Korean) * 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) * 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) * 日本語 (Japanese) * ไทย (Thai) ©/TM/® 2026 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Battle.net at none against Riot Mobile's shown. Riot Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Riot Mobile against 4.6 for Battle.net. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 36K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Riot Mobile's written reviews are positive against 24% of Battle.net's.
Riot Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Battle.net every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Riot Mobile | Battle.net |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | 4.6 (36K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews — better | 23.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K | 36K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #141 — better | #164 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riot Games | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
Customer experience
Riot Mobile
Battle.net
User reviews
Riot Mobile
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful for staying connected with friends
- 🔍 Provides match history and player status
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy chat and notification system
- 🔍 Limited match history and player profile information
- 🔒 Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- 🔧 Needs more features and customization options
Battle.net
From 36K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Useful for keeping in touch with friends
- 🔒 Secure authentication
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Lack of profile and account management features
- 📢 Unwanted push notifications and advertisements
Bugs and requests
Riot Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- Match history not updating correctly
- Profile page and chat frequently crashing
- Inconsistent notification behavior
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add Valorant store and skin viewing
- Implement spectator mode to watch friends' games
- Allow multiple account logins
- Integrate more Riot game data and statistics
Battle.net
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and authentication problems
- Inability to load profiles and chat history
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Voice chat functionality
- Ability to view friend's game progress and gear
- Improved group chat and notification options
In-app purchases
Riot Mobile
No in-app purchases
Battle.net
No in-app purchases
Questions
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