Ancient Battle vs Blitzkrieg Fire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ancient Battle
Engage in classic historical battles with a vast array of ancient units. This strategy game offers multiple campaigns based on Alexander the Great's conquests, featuring improved AI and detailed combat analysis for a challenging wargaming experience.
- Multiple historical campaigns
- Diverse ancient unit types
- Improved AI and combat analysis
- High Definition graphics
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad
- Detailed flank attack logic
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Ancient Battle: Alexander delivers a unique wargaming experience on iPhone and iPad. Use Macedonian Phalangites, Greek Hoplites, Indian Elephants, Scythed Chariots, Persian Cavalry, Catapults, Archers, Slingers, and many other unit types to engage in classic battles. Based upon, and a major upgrade to, the game system developed for Ancient Battle: Rome. A game that was the No.1 strategy game on the App Store in 8 countries and reviews included: "Delivers everything one can expect from a strategy title" - Arcade Sushi "Smart, challenging, and surprisingly substantial strategy game" - Pocket Gamer Included in this version are three campaigns that allow you to refight Alexander’s battles in and around Greece and Macedonia, including the battle of Chaeronea. The second campaign follows his push to conquer the Achaemenid Persian Empire, while having to deal with rebellious Spartans in Greece. Finally Alexander’s campaign in India, ending in the epic battle of Hydaspes, with the Macedonian Pike Phalanx versus the masses of Indian Elephants. Major game system improvements on Ancient Battle: Rome include improved A.I., improved combat analysis system, better flank attack logic, better line of sight logic, Elephant Generals, and Greek Hoplites. Key Game Features: • High Definition Ancient Era Graphics. • 7 Mission Tutorial Campaign. • 4 Mission Agnostos Thule campaign. • 8 Mission Greece Campaign playable as the Macedonians or their opponents the Athenians, Thebans, Illyrians, Getae, Thracians and Triballians. • 7 Mission Persia Campaign playable as the Macedonians or their opponents the Achaemenid Persians and Spartans. • 5 Mission India Campaign playable as the Macedonians or their opponents the Classical Indians and Scythians. • 48 Unique Ancient Units. • Detailed Combat Analysis • Flank Attacks • Hours of Gameplay. • Universal App (Works on iPhone & iPad) Find us on Facebook - facebook.com/hexwar Follow us on Twitter - @HexWarGames
Blitzkrieg Fire
Engage in a turn-based strategic wargame simulating World War II. Command land, air, and naval forces across diverse historical campaigns and nations. Experience realistic combat with intelligent AI and hotseat multiplayer.
- Turn-based strategy
- WW2 European and North African theaters
- Command land, air, and naval forces
- 20 historically accurate campaigns
- Over 350 aircraft types
- Over 250 warship types
- Intelligent adaptive AI
- Hotseat multiplayer
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Blitzkrieg Fire is a turn-based strategic wargame set in the European and North African theaters of World War II. Take command of the land, air, and naval forces of Britain, Germany, the USSR, the United States, Italy, France, Poland, Finland, Romania, and many other nations in the largest conflict in history. Experience the entire war through 20 historically accurate campaigns, from the Spanish Civil War to the downfall of Germany. Command squadrons of more than 350 types of aircraft, from iconic warbirds like the Spitfire and Bf 109 to less well-known types like the Soviet I-16 and Polish P.24. Control the seas with more than 250 types of warships including submarines, battleships and aircraft carriers. Blitzkrieg Fire is powered by a detailed and realistic simulation of WW2 air, naval, and ground combat. Fight against an intelligent AI which constantly adapts its strategy to ensure every game is challenging and unique. Challenge a friend in hotseat multiplayer (pass-and-play). Blitzkrieg Fire contains no in-app purchases or ads of any kind, and an internet connection is not required to play. Buy the game once and get access to all current and future content. The game features 20 campaigns, including: - Blitzkrieg Fire: Fight the whole of WW2 month-by-month on a map spanning from the United States to the Ural Mountains. - Invasion of Poland: Lead German or Polish forces in the opening acts of WWII. - Battle of Britain: Defend the cities of Great Britain from the Luftwaffe onslaught. - Operation Barbarossa: Command millions of German or Soviet troops in the largest invasion in history. - Western Desert: Lead the infamous 'Afrika Korps' or 'Desert Rats' in the legendary campaign for North Africa. - Operation Overlord: Command a massive Allied invasion of Fortress Europe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blitzkrieg Fire at 88% against Ancient Battle's 25%. Blitzkrieg Fire also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Ancient Battle's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On ads, monetization model and device support 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
Ancient Battle costs $2.99 and Blitzkrieg Fire $5.99 up front. Ancient Battle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Blitzkrieg Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blitzkrieg Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blitzkrieg Fire has 121 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Ancient Battle's written reviews are positive against 88% of Blitzkrieg Fire's.
Ancient Battle ships an update every 3 months, Blitzkrieg Fire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ancient Battle | Blitzkrieg Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (9 ratings) | 4.7 (121 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 121 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 692 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hunted Cow Studios Ltd. | Geoffrey Ayre |
Customer experience
Ancient Battle
Blitzkrieg Fire
In-app purchases
Ancient Battle
- Persia Campaign$1.99
- India Campaign$1.99
Blitzkrieg Fire
No in-app purchases
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