# Epic Battle Simulator vs Idol Empire

Epic Battle Simulator and Idol Empire both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Epic Battle Simulator's written reviews are positive against 23% of Idol Empire's. Epic Battle Simulator also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). Idol Empire's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Idol Empire sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Epic Battle Simulator against 4.6 for Idol Empire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Battle Simulator has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Epic Battle Simulator's written reviews are positive against 23% of Idol Empire's.

Epic Battle Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Idol Empire every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Battle Simulator | Idol Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-battle-simulator/id1164046790/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-empire/id6747016315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 146 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rappid Studios PC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090666522) | [Skyfun Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746869574) |

## 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


### Idol Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-empire/id6747016315)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Revive a crumbling streaming empire by discovering and training new talent. Manage your MCN headquarters, grow your audience across platforms, and uncover a mystery surrounding your father's disappearance. Your choices impact both your business and the unfolding story.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade MCN headquarters, Recruit and train unique streamers, Choose viral topics for live streams, Grow audience across multiple platforms, Investigate father's disappearance, Make choices affecting business and story

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Weekly Sub | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Sale | $14.99 | per month |
| VIP Club Weekly Sub | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Club Monthly Sub | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP Club Yearly Sub | $69.99 | per year |
| Basic Sale V1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sales V3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V12 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V15 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V18 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V21 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V22 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V24 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Battle Simulator free?

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

### Is Idol Empire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epic Battle Simulator or Idol Empire?

Epic Battle Simulator is rated higher. Epic Battle Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Idol Empire averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Epic Battle Simulator or Idol Empire have ads?

Both Epic Battle Simulator and Idol Empire show ads.

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

Epic Battle Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Idol Empire every 6 days. Most recently, Epic Battle Simulator was updated on October 22, 2026 and Idol Empire 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.*