# Battle Simulator Royale vs 2D Battle Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: 2D Battle Simulator at 4.6 against Battle Simulator Royale's 3.9. 2D Battle Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (88% vs 60%). Battle Simulator Royale's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (307 vs 16). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle Simulator Royale sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 2D Battle Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

2D Battle Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Simulator Royale has 307 ratings behind it against 16, 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 88% of 2D Battle Simulator's.

Battle Simulator Royale ships an update every 5 months, 2D Battle Simulator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Simulator Royale | 2D Battle Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-simulator-royale/id1270013710/reviews) | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-battle-simulator/id1606920969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 237 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orz Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/302792282) | [Pavel Manzhos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606920971) |

## 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**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


### 2D Battle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-battle-simulator/id1606920969)

Engage in strategic battles with a vast array of units across multiple factions. Enjoy diverse game modes like campaign, zombie survival, and sandbox, with options for single-player or local co-op on one device.

**Highlights:** Campaign mode with 100 levels, Zombie survival mode, Sandbox mode for experimentation, Local multiplayer on one device, Huge variety of units, Multiple faction tabs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Simulator Royale free?

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

### Is 2D Battle Simulator free?

2D Battle Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Battle Simulator Royale or 2D Battle Simulator?

2D Battle Simulator is rated higher. Battle Simulator Royale averages 3.9 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while 2D Battle Simulator averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Battle Simulator Royale or 2D Battle Simulator have ads?

2D Battle Simulator shows ads; Battle Simulator Royale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Battle Simulator Royale or 2D Battle Simulator?

Battle Simulator Royale ships an update every 5 months, and 2D Battle Simulator every 4 months. Most recently, Battle Simulator Royale was updated on October 21, 2026 and 2D Battle Simulator on October 23, 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.*