Ancient Battle vs Honor Dice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ancient Battle
Lead your troops to victory in this battle for survival. Amass an army, conquer enemies, and upgrade your units and spells to become unstoppable. Compete globally and climb the leaderboards in this addictive simulation.
- Collect and amass troops
- Conquer enemy armies
- Upgrade troops and spells
- Simple and addictive mechanics
- Beautiful graphics
- Global leaderboards
- New content and battle passes
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You are a king in this battle for survival. Other nation’s kings want the same land but there can only be one true victor! Do you have what it takes to lead the troops into battle and become victorious? In this unique io battle simulation, you must run around to collect troops. The more units you amass the stronger you become. Once you are big enough it is time to conquer the enemies! Knights and archers love a strong leader so once you defeat an opponent their troops become yours. Your size and strength have no limits. You will obtain flawless victory! Every unit contains different attacks. Spells can turn the tides of battles. Battles will reward you with riches to upgrade your troops and spells. Collect as many as you can and you will become unstoppable. Each battle is a unique pvp battle experience. Survive and conquer. Do whatever it takes to master the arena in this long standing Ancient Battle! There can only be one winner. Will it be you? Game Features: 1. Simple but addicting mechanics Run around to gather your army. Once you are big enough, conquer your opponents. It’s that easy. 2. Beautiful Graphics From the troops, to the land, to the houses - this is a beautiful pvp experience. Feel yourself get transported to this mystical land with its beauty. 3. Upgrade, upgrade, upgrade Do you love to collect things, or love feeling the satisfaction of watching your power grow? The card collecting gives Ancient Battle a unique take on the io battle system. There is no limit to how strong you can become. 4. Leaderboards See how you are doing against players across the world? Do you have what it takes to reach the top? 5. New content Battle passes and new content will keep things fresh. Never go bored once you start playing. Visit https://lionstudios.cc/contact-us/ if have any feedback, need help on beating a level or have any awesome ideas you would like to see in the game! From the Studio that brought you Mr. Bullet, Happy Glass, Ink Inc, and Love Balls! Follow us to get news and updates on our other Award Winning titles; https://lionstudios.cc/ Facebook.com/LionStudios.cc Instagram.com/LionStudioscc Twitter.com/LionStudiosCC Youtube.com/c/LionStudiosCC
Honor Dice
Engage in strategic medieval combat where dice rolls dictate your destiny. Forge your knight, battle opponents in seasonal tournaments, and unlock powerful upgrades and legendary relics to become a champion.
- Tactical dice combat system
- Knight progression and upgrades
- Seasonal tournaments with playoffs
- Collect 12 sacred relics
- Game Center integration
- iCloud save sync
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Step into the arena and claim your place among legends in Honor, a strategic medieval tournament game where every roll of the dice determines your fate. **FORGE YOUR LEGEND** Create your knight and embark on a journey through seasonal tournaments. Battle fierce opponents, earn experience, and unlock powerful upgrades to transform from a humble squire into a legendary champion. **TACTICAL DICE COMBAT** Master the art of combat with a unique two-dice system: - Battle Die: Attack with devastating Hits, defend with Counters, or invoke divine Blessings - Honor Die: Unleash powerful effects like Smite, Fury, Divine Wrath, and Fortune - Every roll matters - adapt your strategy and outthink your opponents **SACRED RELICS OF CAMELOT** Win championships to claim legendary Arthurian relics: - Excalibur - The sword that makes all hits deadly - Holy Grail - The chalice that grants resurrection - Merlin's Staff - Ensures your Honor Die never fails - 9 more legendary artifacts, each with game-changing powers **SEASONAL TOURNAMENTS** Compete in 10-week seasons against AI knights, each with unique strengths and strategies. Climb the leaderboard, secure your playoff position, and fight your way to the championship. Miss the top 8? Watch rival knights battle for glory or simulate the tournament at lightning speed. **PROGRESSION & UPGRADES** - Earn XP and Honor currency from every duel - Unlock 11 powerful upgrades across 3 tiers - Enhance your Health, Honor Die faces, and starting Honor - Each upgrade brings you closer to dominance **FEATURES** - Deep strategic combat with multiple dice mechanics - 12 sacred relics with unique battle effects - Championship playoffs and spectator mode - Detailed knight statistics and battle history - Beautiful medieval-themed interface - Full Game Center integration with achievements - iCloud save sync across devices - No ads, no timers - play at your own pace **IN-APP PURCHASES** Honor Premium ($0.99) - Unlock the complete tournament experience with unlimited seasons, all 11 upgrades, the ability to collect all 12 sacred relics, and access to exclusive Game Center leaderboards. One-time purchase, no subscriptions. **GAME CENTER INTEGRATION** Compete globally and track your achievements: Leaderboards: • Total Championships Won - Prove you're the ultimate champion • Current Season Ranking - Live competitive standings • Total XP Earned - Showcase your experience across all battles • Relics Collected - Display your legendary artifact collection • Longest Win Streak - Demonstrate your dominance Achievements: Unlock 20+ achievements including First Blood, Champion, Perfect Season, Dynasty (3 championships in a row), Sacred Collector, Excalibur's Chosen, Holy Vessel, Legendary Knight, and more. Each achievement celebrates your greatest tournament moments. Will you rise through the ranks to claim Excalibur? Or will you fall before reaching glory? The tournament awaits, brave knight. Download Honor now and begin your quest for eternal glory!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Honor Dice at none against Ancient Battle's shown. Honor Dice also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ancient Battle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Ancient Battle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Honor Dice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Honor Dice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ancient Battle has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ancient Battle ships an update every 2 weeks, Honor Dice every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ancient Battle | Honor Dice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (15K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 519 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lion Studios | Jacob Lashley |
Customer experience
Ancient Battle
Honor Dice
Bugs and requests
Ancient Battle
Reported bugs
4 issues- Losing progress after reinstalling
- Inability to restore purchases
- Unresponsive UI elements
- Chests not rewarding items
Requested features
7 requests- Option to remove ads by paying
- Smoother ad integration
- Faster energy regeneration
- More troop types and abilities
- Larger map sizes
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- Campaign mode
- Clan/social features
Honor Dice
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ancient Battle
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Energy Flash Sale$1.99
- Small Pile of Gems$4.99
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- Monthly Card$4.99
- Season Pass$4.99
- Small Bag of Gems$9.99
- Magic Booster$9.99
- Portal Pass$9.99
- Equipment Pack$14.99
- Power Pack$19.99
Honor Dice
- Honor Premium$0.99
Questions
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