# BATTLESHIP vs Stratego® Online

The clearest difference is price: Stratego® Online at Free against BATTLESHIP's $2.99. BATTLESHIP's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Stratego® Online is free to download; BATTLESHIP costs $2.99 up front. BATTLESHIP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stratego® Online sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BATTLESHIP holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BATTLESHIP has 2.6K ratings behind it against 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 34% and 34% positive.

BATTLESHIP ships an update every 3 weeks, Stratego® Online every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BATTLESHIP | Stratego® Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleship/id1336026283/reviews)** | [3.3 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratego-online/id6448176350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | **34.3% of reviews** | 34.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 370 MB | 970 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) | [Wanted 5 Games B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624508330) |

## What reviewers say

### BATTLESHIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleship/id1336026283)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Board, #56 Top Paid · Strategy, #165 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience the classic naval combat board game on your mobile device. Engage in head-to-head battles in traditional mode or try the new tactical Commanders Mode with unique abilities and strategic gameplay. Challenge AI or players worldwide to become the ultimate fleet commander.

**Highlights:** Classic board game conversion, Head-to-head naval combat, Tactical Commanders Mode, Unique commander abilities, Single-player AI battles, Global multiplayer challenges, Mission and ranking system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strait of Gibraltar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baltic Sea | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colossus Bay | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Cliffs of Dover | $2.99 | one-time |
| Astrid Stormur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frédéric Potier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Euryleia | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sir Phillip Wade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Queens of the Seas Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Collection | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- ⚔️ Engaging commander mode
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Classic Battleship experience
- 🤝 Multiplayer with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and crashes in multiplayer
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases for content
- 🤖 AI opponents that appear to cheat
- 🔒 Inability to change player name
- 🚫 Lack of female character options

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer games randomly taken over by AI
- Challenges not tracking progress correctly
- Inability to reconnect to interrupted online games
- Crashes and freezes on certain device models

**Requested features**

- Pass and play mode for local multiplayer
- Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
- Ability to view opponent's board after a match
- More diverse character selection, including female options
- Improved AI difficulty settings and behavior


### Stratego® Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratego-online/id6448176350)

Experience the classic two-player strategy game digitally. Deploy your army, outwit your opponent with hidden pieces, and capture their flag. Engage in online ranked matches, challenge AI, or play through a story campaign.

**Highlights:** Online ranked matchmaking, Challenge bot opponents, Single player campaign, Prepare piece arrangement, Rewatch games, Cross-platform play, Friend system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stratego Gold Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Stratego® Diamond Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Stratego® Conquest Pieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stratego® Vintage Pieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stratego® Spies & Lies Pieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stratego® Legacy Pieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stratego® Original Pieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 1 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Coin pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stratego® Royal Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stratego® Aerial Combat Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stratego® Investigator Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stratego® Kaboom Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stratego® Campaign | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game
- 👍 Nostalgia
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow gameplay
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🔍 Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces not moving properly
- Constant crashes on startup
- Opponent disappearing mid-game
- Incorrect piece placements

**Requested features**

- Attacker advantage option
- Ability to customize pieces and boards
- Improved AI difficulty levels
- Chat functionality
- Ability to save and load custom setups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BATTLESHIP free?

BATTLESHIP costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Stratego® Online free?

Stratego® Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BATTLESHIP or Stratego® Online?

BATTLESHIP is rated higher. BATTLESHIP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Stratego® Online averages 3.3 from 209 ratings.

### Do BATTLESHIP or Stratego® Online have ads?

Stratego® Online shows ads; BATTLESHIP does not.

### Which is updated more often, BATTLESHIP or Stratego® Online?

BATTLESHIP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stratego® Online every 2 weeks. Most recently, BATTLESHIP was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stratego® Online 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.*