# Battle Simulator Royale vs WW2 Battle Front Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Battle Simulator Royale at none against WW2 Battle Front Simulator's 7. Battle Simulator Royale also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). WW2 Battle Front Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WW2 Battle Front Simulator sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Battle Simulator Royale asks for nothing beyond the download.

WW2 Battle Front Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WW2 Battle Front Simulator has 2.3K ratings behind it against 307, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Battle Simulator Royale's written reviews are positive against 78% of WW2 Battle Front Simulator's.

Battle Simulator Royale ships an update every 5 months, WW2 Battle Front Simulator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Simulator Royale | WW2 Battle Front Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-simulator-royale/id1270013710/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ww2-battle-front-simulator/id1464481838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 307 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 237 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Orz Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/302792282) | [Cogoo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951657514) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle Simulator Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-simulator-royale/id1270013710)

Engage in epic pixelated warfare by commanding diverse historical and fantasy units. Train your troops, design strategic formations, and battle through single levels, sandbox challenges, or competitive online arenas to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Command diverse historical and fantasy units, Train and upgrade troops, Design strategic formations, Single level campaign, Sandbox mode for testing, Online Arena for competitive play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Cool pixel art aesthetic
- ⚔️ Entertaining battle simulator concept
- 🎯 Variety of unit types and factions
- 🔊 Realistic battle sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🚫 Ads interrupt battles and block content
- 🌐 Network connectivity issues preventing non-sandbox modes
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 📱 Poor camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- Network error when accessing modes other than sandbox
- Cannot upgrade troops despite having sufficient currency
- Game crashes after 3+ battles
- Ads pop up before battles end
- Game freezes after skipping ads

**Requested features**

- More unit types (knights, samurai, pikemen, mounted archers, Spartans, modern units)
- Additional maps and level variety
- More game modes and events
- Better unit upgrade system with clear tutorials
- Ad-free purchase option


### WW2 Battle Front Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ww2-battle-front-simulator/id1464481838)

Design and simulate your own World War II battles. Place various military units on the battlefield and witness the outcomes of your strategic decisions. Explore historical campaigns or create custom scenarios in a sandbox environment.

**Highlights:** Custom battle creation, U.S., Soviet, and German forces, Tanks, infantry, artillery, and vehicles, Story battles on Eastern and Western Fronts, Sandbox mode for custom matchups, Unit combination experimentation

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Fuel | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Fuel Tank | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Purchase Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fantastic game
- 👍 Surprisingly good
- 👍 Really good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Disconnects and server issues
- 🐛 Sandbox mode issues
- 🔋 Fuel system is annoying
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Sandbox mode not saving progress
- Sandbox mode not awarding gold
- Incorrect battle results shown
- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Fuel system not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add planes, air units, and air combat
- Add more factions (UK, Japan, Italy, etc.)
- Add naval combat and ships
- Add more defensive structures (trenches, bunkers, etc.)
- Add ability to control unit movement and formations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Simulator Royale free?

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

### Is WW2 Battle Front Simulator free?

WW2 Battle Front Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Battle Simulator Royale or WW2 Battle Front Simulator?

WW2 Battle Front Simulator is rated higher. Battle Simulator Royale averages 3.9 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while WW2 Battle Front Simulator averages 4.3 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Battle Simulator Royale or WW2 Battle Front Simulator have ads?

WW2 Battle Front Simulator shows ads; Battle Simulator Royale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Battle Simulator Royale or WW2 Battle Front Simulator?

Battle Simulator Royale ships an update every 5 months, and WW2 Battle Front Simulator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Battle Simulator Royale was updated on November 3, 2026 and WW2 Battle Front Simulator on November 3, 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.*