# Epic Battle Simulator vs MoonBox

The clearest difference is rating: Epic Battle Simulator at 4.6 against MoonBox's 4.0. Epic Battle Simulator also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 64%) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 248). MoonBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 MoonBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Epic Battle Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Battle Simulator has 6.7K ratings behind it against 248, 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 64% of MoonBox's.

Epic Battle Simulator ships an update every 2 months, MoonBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Battle Simulator | MoonBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-battle-simulator/id1164046790/reviews)** | [4.0 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 248 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 63.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rappid Studios PC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090666522) | [Artem Karpenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524283977) |

## 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


### MoonBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756)

Control a supercomputer on a distant planet to prevent war between three hostile races. Create and command armies using unique genetic codes, experiment with life forms, and shape the outcome of epic ragdoll physics battles in a dynamic sandbox world.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics combat, Create custom armies, Epic space battles, Dynamic sandbox world, Alien invasion mechanics, Advanced strategy gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Potential for improvement
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Premium content locked
- 🔋 Performance issues and lag
- 👎 Lack of content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues and lost progress
- Premium subscription bugs
- Freezing and crashes
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More buildings and units
- Improved AI and unit behavior
- Ability to disable friendly fire
- Difficulty settings for Survival mode
- Multiplayer and faction alliances


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Battle Simulator free?

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

### Is MoonBox free?

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

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

Epic Battle Simulator is rated higher. Epic Battle Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while MoonBox averages 4.0 from 248 ratings.

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

Epic Battle Simulator shows ads; MoonBox does not.

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

Epic Battle Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and MoonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Epic Battle Simulator was updated on September 28, 2026 and MoonBox on August 20, 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.*