Comparison

Medieval Battlefields vs Pocket Lord EX

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

Pocket Lord EX

Embark on an adventure with this role-playing game featuring over 100 quests. Customize your unit's skills and equipment, compete in real-time network battles, and climb the quest rankings. Enjoy a rich gaming experience with simple controls.

Highlights
  • Over 100 quests
  • Skill and equipment customization
  • Unit nurturing
  • Quest ranking function
  • Real-time network user battles
Features
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It is a role playing game that you can wear it with a simple operation in a little time. · Over 100 quests · Customize skills and equipment, nurture your own unit · Ranking function for each quest · Real-time network user battle Anyway, it is packed with elements of wearing!

Screenshots

Medieval Battlefields4 screens
Pocket Lord EX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Medieval Battlefields at none against Pocket Lord EX's shown. Medieval Battlefields also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (65% vs 42%). Pocket Lord EX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Pocket Lord EX 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Medieval Battlefields's written reviews are positive against 42% of Pocket Lord EX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medieval Battlefields ships an update every 8 months, Pocket Lord EX every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Medieval Battlefields versus Pocket Lord EX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedieval BattlefieldsPocket Lord EX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (48 ratings) — better4.1 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB48 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperFortune Cookie d.o.o.Shoji Takahashi

Customer experience

Medieval Battlefields

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

Pocket Lord EX

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral17.5%
Negative40.4%

Bugs and requests

Medieval Battlefields

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Crashing when writing a review
  • Full game unlock issues
  • Multiplayer not working
  • Update re-balanced messed things up
  • Wildly different damage amounts
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  • AI favors upgrades over new units
  • AI leaves things undefended
  • Support page returns 404 error

Requested features

8 requests
  • Multiplayer functionality
  • More maps or map creation
  • Sandbox mode
  • Hex grid option
  • Add notifications for online games
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  • Add status for veteran troops
  • Improve troop statistics
  • New missions and maps

Pocket Lord EX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Medieval Battlefields

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

Pocket Lord EX

One-time5
  • GEM 40$1.99
  • GEM 300$14.99
  • GEM 600$28.99
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  • GEM 1000$46.99
  • GEM 1500$69.99

Questions

Is Medieval Battlefields free?
Medieval Battlefields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Lord EX free?
Pocket Lord EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Medieval Battlefields or Pocket Lord EX?
Medieval Battlefields is rated higher. Medieval Battlefields averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Pocket Lord EX averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.
Do Medieval Battlefields or Pocket Lord EX have ads?
Pocket Lord EX shows ads; Medieval Battlefields does not.
Which is updated more often, Medieval Battlefields or Pocket Lord EX?
Medieval Battlefields ships an update every 8 months, and Pocket Lord EX every 2 days. Most recently, Medieval Battlefields was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pocket Lord EX on November 2, 2026.

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