# Epic Battle Simulator vs Battle Simulator Royale

The clearest difference is rating: Epic Battle Simulator at 4.6 against Battle Simulator Royale's 3.9. Epic Battle Simulator also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 60%) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 307). Battle Simulator Royale's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Battle Simulator sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Battle Simulator Royale sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Epic Battle Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Battle Simulator has 6.7K ratings behind it against 307, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Epic Battle Simulator's written reviews are positive against 60% of Battle Simulator Royale's.

Epic Battle Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Battle Simulator Royale every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Battle Simulator | Battle Simulator Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-battle-simulator/id1164046790/reviews)** | [3.9 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-simulator-royale/id1270013710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 307 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rappid Studios PC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090666522) | [Orz Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/302792282) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Battle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-battle-simulator/id1164046790)

Engage in epic simulated battles by strategically placing diverse troops on the battlefield. Choose from a variety of units and tactics to outmaneuver your opponents in pre-set levels or custom test scenarios. Victory depends on your strategic placement and army composition.

**Highlights:** Level-based battles, Custom test battles, Strategic troop placement, Diverse troop selection, Army building, Multiple unit types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem-pack 2500 ! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guard ! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mage ! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Rider ! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem-pack 15000 ! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Ice Dragon ! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Free Video Bonus & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Fire Dragon ! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guard & Fire Dragon !! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guard, Mage, Ice Dragon, Fire Dragon & Rider !! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of units and characters
- 🎨 Cartoon-style graphics
- 💰 Free to play with no paywall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unbalanced unit abilities
- 💰 Expensive epic units
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- Units getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Achievements not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Add more units and characters
- Improve AI and unit targeting
- Allow custom unit creation
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Add more maps and levels


### Battle Simulator Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-simulator-royale/id1270013710)

Engage in epic pixelated warfare by commanding diverse historical and fantasy units. Train your troops, design strategic formations, and battle through single levels, sandbox challenges, or competitive online arenas to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Command diverse historical and fantasy units, Train and upgrade troops, Design strategic formations, Single level campaign, Sandbox mode for testing, Online Arena for competitive play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Cool pixel art aesthetic
- ⚔️ Entertaining battle simulator concept
- 🎯 Variety of unit types and factions
- 🔊 Realistic battle sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🚫 Ads interrupt battles and block content
- 🌐 Network connectivity issues preventing non-sandbox modes
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 📱 Poor camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- Network error when accessing modes other than sandbox
- Cannot upgrade troops despite having sufficient currency
- Game crashes after 3+ battles
- Ads pop up before battles end
- Game freezes after skipping ads

**Requested features**

- More unit types (knights, samurai, pikemen, mounted archers, Spartans, modern units)
- Additional maps and level variety
- More game modes and events
- Better unit upgrade system with clear tutorials
- Ad-free purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Battle Simulator free?

Epic Battle Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Battle Simulator Royale free?

Battle Simulator Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Epic Battle Simulator or Battle Simulator Royale?

Epic Battle Simulator is rated higher. Epic Battle Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Battle Simulator Royale averages 3.9 from 307 ratings.

### Do Epic Battle Simulator or Battle Simulator Royale have ads?

Epic Battle Simulator shows ads; Battle Simulator Royale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Battle Simulator or Battle Simulator Royale?

Epic Battle Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Battle Simulator Royale every 5 months. Most recently, Epic Battle Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Battle Simulator Royale on October 21, 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.*