# Brawl Stars vs Brawlhalla

The clearest difference is rating: Brawl Stars at 4.7 against Brawlhalla's 4.1. Brawl Stars also leads on ratings volume (3.1M vs 27K) and chart position (#12 vs #164). Brawlhalla's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brawl Stars sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Brawlhalla sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brawl Stars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brawl Stars has 3.1M ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Brawl Stars's written reviews are positive against 49% of Brawlhalla's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brawl Stars | Brawlhalla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-stars/id1229016807/reviews)** | [4.1 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawlhalla/id1491520571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1M** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #164 |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) |

## What reviewers say

### Brawl Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-stars/id1229016807)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Action, #13 Top Grossing · Action, #33 Top Grossing · Casual, #45 Top Free · Casual, #94 Top Free · Games, #101 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced 3v3 and 5v5 MOBA and Battle Royale matches on mobile. Unlock and upgrade unique characters with special abilities to compete in various game modes and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 3v3 & 5v5 MOBA and Battle Royale, Unlock and upgrade Brawlers, Multiple PvP game modes, Solo or team play, Climb leaderboards, Brawl Pass with seasonal content

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Basic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| BRAWL PASS | $8.99 | one-time |
| 170 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| BRAWL PASS PLUS | $12.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $16.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 360 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🤝 Fun with friends
- 💎 Great free-to-play model
- 🎨 Unique brawler designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking
- 🏆 Unbalanced brawlers
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Lag and connection drops
- Brawler abilities not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Report button for trolls and AFKers
- Improved progression system
- Customizable controls
- More game modes


### Brawlhalla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawlhalla/id1491520571)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer platform fighting with up to 8 players online. Choose from over 50 unique characters and explore various game modes, including ranked matches and casual free-for-alls. Enjoy full cross-play across all platforms.

**Highlights:** Online ranked 1v1 & 2v2 PVP, Over 50 crossover characters, Cross-play custom rooms, Free-to-play with millions of players, Training room for skill practice, Weekly legend rotation

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thor Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 140 Mammoth Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summer Esports 2026 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring Esports 2026 | $8.99 | one-time |
| BCX 2025 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Esports 2025 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Summer Esports 2025 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring Esports 2025 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S9 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 14 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S8 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass 12 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 13 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S11 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 340 Mammoth Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 14 Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Classic 8 Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 12 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Classic 6 Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 11 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 10 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 540 Mammoth Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 14 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Classic 8 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP13 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Classic 7 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP12 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Classic 6 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Beawlhalla BP11 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP5 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Beawlhalla BP10 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Mammoth Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| All Legends | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Mammoth Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Great crossover characters
- 🎮 Excellent controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnects
- 🔌 Lag and connection issues
- ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🤖 Overpowered bots/cheaters

**Reported bugs**

- Weapon pickup issues during combos
- Glitches causing character teleportation
- Inability to switch accounts on mobile

**Requested features**

- Account linking across platforms
- Ability to convert gold to mammoth coins
- Improved monetization model
- More character skins and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brawl Stars free?

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

### Is Brawlhalla free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brawl Stars or Brawlhalla?

Brawl Stars is rated higher. Brawl Stars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1M ratings, while Brawlhalla averages 4.1 from 27K ratings.

### Do Brawl Stars or Brawlhalla have ads?

Brawl Stars shows ads; Brawlhalla does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brawl Stars or Brawlhalla?

Brawl Stars ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brawlhalla every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brawl Stars was updated on October 21, 2026 and Brawlhalla on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brawl Stars or Brawlhalla?

Brawl Stars currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Brawlhalla at #164. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*