Battle.net vs Shakespeare's Monkey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Battle.net
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.
- Friend and group management
- Game discovery and community forums
- Account security with Authenticator
- Blizzard Support access
- Patch notes and shop browsing
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Stay connected with Battle.net wherever you are. Keep up with your friends and groups: See what your friends are playing, add new friends, coordinate play time, discuss strategies, or just stay in touch. Jump into game, and never miss an opportunity to play together. Explore games and find your next adventure: Dive into everything that Battle.net has to offer: Read patch notes, explore your gaming communities and forums, and discover something new to play through the Shop and Games tabs. Keep your Battle.net account secure: Manage your account through account settings and protect it by attaching a Battle.net Authenticator. The Authenticator keeps your account safe by allowing you to approve or decline any login attempt from a simple tap of a button or notification. Contact Blizzard Support: Let us help you get back into game - browse support articles, open new tickets, and reply to ongoing tickets directly from the app. Airtime or Wi-Fi connection required for use. Languages Supported: * English * Français * Deutsch * Español (Latinoamérica) * Español (Europa) * Português * Italiano * Русский * 한국어 (Korean) * 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) * 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) * 日本語 (Japanese) * ไทย (Thai) ©/TM/® 2026 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Shakespeare's Monkey
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Turn every swipe into a sonnet. Dive into an infinite word grid where letters tumble endlessly like ideas in the Bard’s mind. Spot hidden words, stretch them to epic length, and unlock chapters of beloved classics—from Pride & Prejudice to Moby‑Dick—one discovery at a time. But you’re not alone on this literary safari: - Leaderboard duels show who’s crowned King‑of‑the‑Quill for the day. - Longest‑word trophies let you flex that sesquipedalian streak in style. - Real‑time challenges keep the grid fresh, so no two plays are ever the same. Whether you’ve got 30 seconds in line or a long commute, Shakespeare’s Monkey turns idle moments into masterstrokes of vocabulary—and bragging rights. Ready to out‑word your friends and finish great books along the way? Swing into the grid. Download Shakespeare’s Monkey today and let your letters run wild!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shakespeare's Monkey at weekly against Battle.net's every 4 weeks. Shakespeare's Monkey also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Battle.net's advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Battle.net ships an update every 4 weeks, Shakespeare's Monkey weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Battle.net | Shakespeare's Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (36K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #106 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. | Max Osterried |
Bugs and requests
Battle.net
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and authentication problems
- Inability to load profiles and chat history
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Voice chat functionality
- Ability to view friend's game progress and gear
- Improved group chat and notification options
Shakespeare's Monkey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Battle.net
No in-app purchases
Shakespeare's Monkey
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Battle.net free?
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