# Roadside History vs Battlefields in VR

The clearest difference is rating: Roadside History at 4.6 against Battlefields in VR's 2.0. Roadside History also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). Battlefields in VR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roadside History sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Battlefields in VR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roadside History holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roadside History has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roadside History ships an update every 6 months, Battlefields in VR every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roadside History | Battlefields in VR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadside-history/id1294927301/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlefields-in-vr/id6499371773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Stump](https://appshunter.io/developer/404705126) | [American Battlefield Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419707793) |

## What reviewers say

### Roadside History

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadside-history/id1294927301)

Access and read historical markers from across all 50 states on your iPhone or iPad. View marker inscriptions, photos, and filter by category or read status. Save your favorite historical discoveries.

**Highlights:** Read historical marker inscriptions, View marker and area photos, Access markers from all 50 states, Track read markers, Filter markers by category, Favorite markers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Battlefields in VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlefields-in-vr/id6499371773)

Experience American history through immersive virtual reality. Explore over 140 scenes from pivotal battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War. This app brings historical landscapes to life with 360-degree photography.

**Highlights:** Immersive VR scenes, 140+ scenes from 40+ battlefields, 360-degree photography, American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, Explore historic sites

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roadside History free?

Roadside History is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Battlefields in VR free?

Battlefields in VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roadside History or Battlefields in VR?

Roadside History is rated higher. Roadside History averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Battlefields in VR averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Roadside History or Battlefields in VR have ads?

Roadside History shows ads; Battlefields in VR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roadside History or Battlefields in VR?

Roadside History ships an update every 6 months, and Battlefields in VR every 27 months. Most recently, Roadside History was updated on November 3, 2026 and Battlefields in VR on November 4, 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.*