Comparison

BATTLESHIP vs Categories Draft 20

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BATTLESHIP

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
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You sank my battleship! The official version of the classic Hasbro board game of naval combat is now on mobile! Challenge other players in Classic Mode or in the all-new Commanders Mode - a fast-paced, strategic and tactical variation. Play with unique naval commanders and use resources to activate powerful special abilities that will secure you a win as you wage war on the high seas. BATTLESHIP features: CLASSIC MODE - Faithful conversion of the classic board game - Head-to-head combat - Sink your opponent’s fleet before they sink yours - Call your shot and fire! COMMANDERS MODE - BATTLESHIP with a twist! - A brand new, more tactical variation of the game - 3 new core abilities that shake up the strategic possibilities each turn - Unique special abilities for each Commander - New ship shapes to improve gameplay and the fun factor COMMANDERS - Battle with commanders from throughout the ages FLEETS - Each commander’s fleets feature unique and authentic art for each of the many warships! Watch as they come together in an epic clash of civilizations! ARENAS - Deploy your fleet to every corner of the world and battle in epic arenas inspired by historical naval battles! MISSIONS AND RANKS - Complete missions to earn medals, rank up and become the ultimate commander of the fleet! SINGLE PLAYER - Battle against AI Commanders and raise your game before heading into multiplayer! MULTIPLAYER - Take on a world of commanders all battling to have the last fleet standing and prove that you have what it takes to conquer the oceans! Join us in BATTLESHIP now, and set sail for adventure, battle and glory! BATTLESHIP is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

About

Categories Draft 20

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Your taste. Your budget. Your ultimate five. Categories Draft 20 is a head-to-head bidding game built for big opinions. Pick from over 200 categories, then discover ten items one at a time. Each player starts with a fictional $20 budget and finishes with five picks. BID SMART Raise the bid for a must-have or let your opponent spend their budget. Every dollar changes the next decision. If both players pass, Rock Paper Scissors settles who takes the item. PLAY YOUR WAY Practise against the bot, share a phone for a local duel, or challenge a friend online. Guest play lets you explore categories and start drafting. SETTLE THE DEBATE Compare both final drafts, including what each pick cost. Share your result or post it to the community and vote on other players’ drafts. COME BACK FOR ANOTHER ROUND Discover the Daily Draft, save favourite categories and run it back with a rematch. The $20 budget is virtual, resets every game and has no cash value. There is no real-money wagering, purchasable game currency or cash prize. Online play and community features require an account and internet connection.

Screenshots

BATTLESHIP4 screens
Categories Draft 204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Categories Draft 20 at Free against BATTLESHIP's $2.99. Categories Draft 20 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). BATTLESHIP's advantage is chart position (#17 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Categories Draft 20 is free to download; BATTLESHIP costs $2.99 up front. BATTLESHIP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Categories Draft 20 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BATTLESHIP ships an update every 3 weeks, Categories Draft 20 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BATTLESHIP versus Categories Draft 20: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBATTLESHIPCategories Draft 20
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size370 MB56 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedCharlie Hutcherson

Bugs and requests

BATTLESHIP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Categories Draft 20

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BATTLESHIP

One-time10
  • Strait of Gibraltar$2.99
  • Baltic Sea$2.99
  • Colossus Bay$2.99
Show 7 more
  • White Cliffs of Dover$2.99
  • Astrid Stormur$3.99
  • Frédéric Potier$3.99
  • Euryleia$3.99
  • Sir Phillip Wade$3.99
  • Queens of the Seas Pack$7.99
  • Super Collection$12.99
None

Categories Draft 20

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BATTLESHIP free?
BATTLESHIP costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Categories Draft 20 free?
Categories Draft 20 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BATTLESHIP or Categories Draft 20 have ads?
Neither BATTLESHIP nor Categories Draft 20 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BATTLESHIP or Categories Draft 20?
BATTLESHIP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Categories Draft 20 every 11 days. Most recently, BATTLESHIP was updated on November 8, 2026 and Categories Draft 20 on October 29, 2026.

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