# diep.io vs Brawl Stars

The clearest difference is rating: Brawl Stars at 4.7 against diep.io's 3.8. Brawl Stars also leads on ratings volume (3.1M vs 20K) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). diep.io's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brawl Stars sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. diep.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brawl Stars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brawl Stars has 3.1M ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of diep.io's written reviews are positive against 56% of Brawl Stars's.

diep.io ships an update monthly, Brawl Stars every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | diep.io | Brawl Stars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diepio/id1114751883/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-stars/id1229016807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **3.1M** |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **56.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 17 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [VexxusArts Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080798117) | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) |

## What reviewers say

### diep.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diepio/id1114751883)

Engage in massive online multiplayer tank battles. Destroy blocks and other players to gain experience, level up your tank's stats, and upgrade to different classes. Dominate the leaderboard in this fast-paced action game optimized for mobile.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer action, Dozens of players per game, Fast-paced tank warfare, Level up tank stats, Upgrade tank classes, Optimized for mobile controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Peak gamer game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs
- 🐛 Laggy
- 🐛 Unoptimized
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Can't shoot when upgrading
- Upgrade menu disappears after ignoring
- Unresponsive upgrade menu
- Invisible tanks and bullets
- Teleporting tanks

**Requested features**

- Add more tanks
- Add more game modes
- Bring back mothership
- Add sandbox mode
- Add private servers


### Brawl Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-stars/id1229016807)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Action, #17 Top Grossing · Action, #29 Top Free · Casual, #35 Top Grossing · Casual, #57 Top Free · Games, #119 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced 3v3 and 5v5 MOBA and Battle Royale matches on mobile. Unlock and upgrade unique characters with special abilities to compete in various game modes and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 3v3 & 5v5 MOBA and Battle Royale, Unlock and upgrade Brawlers, Multiple PvP game modes, Solo or team play, Climb leaderboards, Brawl Pass with seasonal content

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Basic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| BRAWL PASS | $8.99 | one-time |
| 170 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| BRAWL PASS PLUS | $12.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $16.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 360 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🤝 Fun with friends
- 💎 Great free-to-play model
- 🎨 Unique brawler designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking
- 🏆 Unbalanced brawlers
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Lag and connection drops
- Brawler abilities not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Report button for trolls and AFKers
- Improved progression system
- Customizable controls
- More game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is diep.io free?

diep.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brawl Stars free?

Brawl Stars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, diep.io or Brawl Stars?

Brawl Stars is rated higher. diep.io averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Brawl Stars averages 4.7 from 3.1M ratings.

### Do diep.io or Brawl Stars have ads?

Both diep.io and Brawl Stars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, diep.io or Brawl Stars?

diep.io ships an update monthly, and Brawl Stars every 3 weeks. Most recently, diep.io was updated on September 25, 2026 and Brawl Stars on September 25, 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.*