# BATTLESHIP vs Gravity Goo

The clearest difference is price: Gravity Goo at Free against BATTLESHIP's $2.99. Gravity Goo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). BATTLESHIP's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 1) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Gravity Goo is free to download; BATTLESHIP costs $2.99 up front. BATTLESHIP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gravity Goo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gravity Goo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BATTLESHIP has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BATTLESHIP | Gravity Goo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleship/id1336026283/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-goo/id6808861371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 370 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) | [Logan Voss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813258380) |

## What reviewers say

### BATTLESHIP

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Board, #58 Top Paid · Strategy, #185 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


### Gravity Goo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-goo/id6808861371)

Navigate a challenging world by tilting your device to control Goo's movement. Collect all stars to activate portals and advance through over 45 levels. Avoid falling off the edge to progress through Goo's unique dimension.

**Highlights:** Tilt device to move character, Collect all stars, Unlock portals, Avoid falling off edges, 45+ levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BATTLESHIP free?

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

### Is Gravity Goo free?

Gravity Goo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BATTLESHIP or Gravity Goo?

Gravity Goo is rated higher. BATTLESHIP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Gravity Goo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BATTLESHIP or Gravity Goo have ads?

Neither BATTLESHIP nor Gravity Goo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BATTLESHIP or Gravity Goo?

BATTLESHIP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gravity Goo every 3 weeks. Most recently, BATTLESHIP was updated on November 8, 2026 and Gravity Goo on November 6, 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.*