# Battle.net vs LM player

The clearest difference is price: Battle.net at Free against LM player's $5.99. Battle.net also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 1). LM player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Battle.net is free to download; LM player costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LM player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle.net has 36K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Battle.net ships an update every 4 weeks, LM player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle.net | LM player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlenet/id1241040030/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lm-player/id6758863355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | #192 |
| Size | 140 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Volodymyr Shuliar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875357967) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle.net

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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


### LM player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lm-player/id6758863355)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

An offline music player that organizes your library by folders, offering professional audio features like a 10-band equalizer and gapless playback. It supports a wide range of audio formats and prioritizes user privacy with 100% offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Filesystem-driven folder organization, 10-band graphic equalizer, Gapless playback, Wide format support (MP3, FLAC, etc.), Background playback with lock screen controls, Privacy-focused, 100% offline, Import via Files app, USB, or ZIP

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle.net free?

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

### Is LM player free?

LM player costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Battle.net or LM player?

LM player is rated higher. Battle.net averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while LM player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Battle.net or LM player have ads?

Neither Battle.net nor LM player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Battle.net or LM player?

Battle.net ships an update every 4 weeks, and LM player every 2 days. Most recently, Battle.net was updated on October 22, 2026 and LM player on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Battle.net or LM player?

Battle.net currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and LM player at #192. 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.*