# Medieval Battle Simulator vs 2D Battle Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2D Battle Simulator at 88% against Medieval Battle Simulator's 35%. 2D Battle Simulator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Medieval Battle Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Medieval Battle Simulator sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. 2D Battle Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

2D Battle Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medieval Battle Simulator has 271 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Medieval Battle Simulator's written reviews are positive against 88% of 2D Battle Simulator's.

Medieval Battle Simulator ships an update fortnightly, 2D Battle Simulator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Medieval Battle Simulator | 2D Battle Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-battle-simulator/id1189738541/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-battle-simulator/id1606920969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **271** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yizhan ye](https://appshunter.io/developer/364246865) | [Pavel Manzhos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606920971) |

## What reviewers say

### Medieval Battle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-battle-simulator/id1189738541)

Engage in strategic physics-based battles by assembling diverse troops. Command warriors armed with swords, shields, spears, and even cannons in epic medieval combat scenarios.

**Highlights:** Physics-based combat, Strategic troop setup, Variety of medieval weapons, Epic battle immersion, Cannon warfare

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Hero Knight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Tower | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dragon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Spy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Flaming Arrow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Heavy Catapult | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mage | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock War Elephant | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to play and funny
- 👍 Best medieval battle simulator ever
- 👍 Very good game
- 👍 Epic
- 👍 Love the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 STUPID!! JUST STRAIGHT TRASH
- 🐛 No money, can't use multiplayer
- 🐛 IT SUCKED, they die and dis a per and stopid game
- 🐛 Bad, all you do is nothing
- 🐛 Game is hard, have to use real money

**Reported bugs**

- Can't ever use multiplayer
- Impossible to complete level 7 without buying
- Level 6 is impossible
- Horse sounds repeat over and over

**Requested features**

- Add several secret units that cost nothing
- Add more regular units to the game
- Add a unit creator and more new units
- Add blood
- Add more units


### 2D Battle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-battle-simulator/id1606920969)

Engage in strategic battles with a vast array of units across multiple factions. Enjoy diverse game modes like campaign, zombie survival, and sandbox, with options for single-player or local co-op on one device.

**Highlights:** Campaign mode with 100 levels, Zombie survival mode, Sandbox mode for experimentation, Local multiplayer on one device, Huge variety of units, Multiple faction tabs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Medieval Battle Simulator free?

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

### Is 2D Battle Simulator free?

2D Battle Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Medieval Battle Simulator or 2D Battle Simulator?

2D Battle Simulator is rated higher. Medieval Battle Simulator averages 3.3 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while 2D Battle Simulator averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Medieval Battle Simulator or 2D Battle Simulator have ads?

2D Battle Simulator shows ads; Medieval Battle Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Medieval Battle Simulator or 2D Battle Simulator?

Medieval Battle Simulator ships an update fortnightly, and 2D Battle Simulator every 4 months. Most recently, Medieval Battle Simulator was updated on October 21, 2026 and 2D Battle Simulator on October 6, 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.*