Comparison

Medieval Battlefields vs Universal Battle 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Medieval Battlefields

Engage in fast-paced, turn-based tactical combat across medieval Europe. Command diverse units, build and upgrade castles, and conquer rivals in single-player campaigns or local multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Tactical turn-based combat
  • Hotseat multiplayer
  • 27 unique medieval units
  • Castle building & upgrades
  • Single-player Campaigns & Skirmish
  • Offline play
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Crush your enemies, outsmart rival commanders and carve your name into history. Medieval Battlefields is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set across medieval Europe — command knights, archers, siege engines and fierce Viking raiders in dozens of varied maps and campaigns. What awaits you • Tactical turn-based combat • Play Hotseat multiplayer against your friends on your phone, tablet or computer • 27 unique medieval units — from foot soldiers and archers to elite Templars and Paladins. • Castle building & upgrades: fortify walls, improve siege defenses and supply lines. • Single-player Campaigns & Skirmish modes — re-playable maps, increasing difficulty. PERFECT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT: • Fully optimized for iPad and iPad Pro — play on a big screen with stunning HD graphics and detail! • Play completely offline — Desktop, Phone & Tablet support — anytime, anywhere • No data collection — your privacy is safe • Try free, unlock full game once — no ads, no micro-transactions Why players love it • Classic tactical depth with quick, satisfying matches — perfect for short sessions or longer campaigns. • Rich historical flavor: England vs France vs Vikings, authentic medieval units and siege tactics. Free to try Try the game free, then unlock all battlefields with a one-time purchase — no microtransactions, no ads, just full strategy fun. FEATURES • Fast paced turn-based strategy game with medieval units and weapons • Use your tactics and skills to win battles • Train your armies and upgrade their equipment and abilities • Upgrade your castles – victory favors the prepared • Play Campaigns or Skirmish single-player • Play Hotseat against your friends on one device • Fight on behalf of England, France or as a savage Viking • 27 medieval army units, including elite units like: Templar knight, Paladin and Beowulf • Dozens of challenging maps and varied battlefields

About

Universal Battle 2

Engage in real-time multiplayer tabletop war games where you can build your own army and challenge friends. This flexible sandbox game offers multiple modes and a dedicated forum for community organization and tournaments.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer battles
  • Customizable army creation
  • Multiple game modes
  • Flexible sandbox gameplay
  • In-game forum for community
  • Tournament organization
Features
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Universal Battle 2 is a realtime multiplayer table top war game! Player have the ability to create their own army and challenge their friends in multiple game modes. Universal Battle 2 serves as a very flexible sand box, in fact, it doesn't have any rules that would constraint game play. For this type of game having a strong community is very important, that's why we have created a Forum where people can discuss and organize tournaments.

Screenshots

Medieval Battlefields4 screens
Universal Battle 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Medieval Battlefields at 4.5 against Universal Battle 2's 3.2. Medieval Battlefields also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 25%). Universal Battle 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Medieval Battlefields sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Universal Battle 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Medieval Battlefields holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Medieval Battlefields's written reviews are positive against 25% of Universal Battle 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medieval Battlefields ships an update every 8 months, Universal Battle 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Medieval Battlefields versus Universal Battle 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedieval BattlefieldsUniversal Battle 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (43 ratings) — better3.2 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB130 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFortune Cookie d.o.o.Lorenzo Nuvoletta

Customer experience

Medieval Battlefields

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative31.3%

Universal Battle 2

All ratings18 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Medieval Battlefields

One-time2
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99
  • Full Game Unlock (Sale)$4.99
5 purchases

Universal Battle 2

One-time5
  • 1 week PRO!$2.99
  • 1 month PRO!$6.99
  • 3 months PRO!$19.99
Show 2 more
  • 6 months PRO!$27.99
  • 1 year PRO!$39.99

Questions

Is Medieval Battlefields free?
Medieval Battlefields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Battle 2 free?
Universal Battle 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Medieval Battlefields or Universal Battle 2?
Medieval Battlefields is rated higher. Medieval Battlefields averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Universal Battle 2 averages 3.2 from 18 ratings.
Do Medieval Battlefields or Universal Battle 2 have ads?
Neither Medieval Battlefields nor Universal Battle 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medieval Battlefields or Universal Battle 2?
Medieval Battlefields ships an update every 8 months, and Universal Battle 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Medieval Battlefields was updated on September 3, 2026 and Universal Battle 2 on June 1, 2026.

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