# Battle.net vs D&D Beyond

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Battle.net at none against D&D Beyond's 29. Battle.net also leads on ads (none vs shown). D&D Beyond's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. D&D Beyond sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Battle.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Battle.net against 4.7 for D&D Beyond. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 92K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Battle.net's written reviews are positive against 54% of D&D Beyond's.

Battle.net ships an update every 4 weeks, D&D Beyond every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle.net | D&D Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlenet/id1241040030/reviews) | **[4.7 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-and-d-beyond/id1501810129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36K | **92K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **54.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #145 | **#65** |
| Size | 140 MB | 321 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle.net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlenet/id1241040030)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Connect with friends, discover new games, and manage your account securely on the go. Stay updated with patch notes, join communities, and get support from Blizzard Entertainment.

**Highlights:** Friend and group management, Game discovery and community forums, Account security with Authenticator, Blizzard Support access, Patch notes and shop browsing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Useful for keeping in touch with friends
- 🔒 Secure authentication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Lack of profile and account management features
- 📢 Unwanted push notifications and advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Inability to load profiles and chat history
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Voice chat functionality
- Ability to view friend's game progress and gear
- Improved group chat and notification options


### D&D Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-and-d-beyond/id1501810129)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #205 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Manage your Dungeons & Dragons characters, access your digital library of adventures and sourcebooks, and roll dice with a built-in dice roller. This app provides offline access to your content and tools to make gameplay faster and more convenient for players and Dungeon Masters alike.

**Highlights:** Digital character sheets, Built-in dice roller, Offline library access, Guided character creator, Monster stat lookup, Spell and item management

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hero Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Master Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Hero Annual | $25.99 | per year |
| Master Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| The Magus Class | $14.99 | one-time |
| Valda’s Spire of Secrets:... | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Pugilist Class (2024) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Valda’s Spire of Secrets | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Illrigger Revised | $14.99 | one-time |
| Grim Hollow: Player Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Eberron: Forge of the... | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monster Manual | $29.99 | one-time |
| The Book of Many Things | $29.99 | one-time |
| Arcana Unleashed | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Master's Guide | $29.99 | one-time |
| Xanathar's Guide to Everything | $29.99 | one-time |
| Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything | $29.99 | one-time |
| Player's Handbook | $29.99 | one-time |
| Monsters of the Multiverse | $29.99 | one-time |
| Player’s Handbook (2024) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Heliana’s Guide to Monster... | $29.99 | one-time |
| Obojima: Tales from the... | $29.99 | one-time |
| Monster Manual (2024) | $29.99 | one-time |
| The Griffon’s Saddlebag:... | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ravenloft: The Horrors Within | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lord of the Rings Roleplaying | $39.99 | one-time |
| Book of Ebon Tides | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful resource
- 👍 Best fit for purpose
- 🚀 Brilliant idea
- 👍 Crazy useful
- 👍 Great app to help keep track of things

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow online, barely usable offline
- 🔒 Can't play the game
- 🔒 Poor UI for perusing books
- 🐛 Styling broken on iPad
- 🔒 Paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Artificial character creation issues
- Inconsistent character sheet data
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to scan physical books
- More customization options
- Game log tracker
- Integrate ApplePay for subscription
- Ability to manage experience, levels, items, etc. within the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle.net free?

Battle.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is D&D Beyond free?

D&D Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Battle.net or D&D Beyond?

D&D Beyond is rated higher. Battle.net averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while D&D Beyond averages 4.7 from 92K ratings.

### Do Battle.net or D&D Beyond have ads?

D&D Beyond shows ads; Battle.net does not.

### Which is updated more often, Battle.net or D&D Beyond?

Battle.net ships an update every 4 weeks, and D&D Beyond every 3 weeks. Most recently, Battle.net was updated on October 24, 2026 and D&D Beyond on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Battle.net or D&D Beyond?

Battle.net currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and D&D Beyond at #65. 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.*