# Rubylands vs Paper Battle

The clearest difference is rating: Paper Battle at 4.1 against Rubylands's 2.9. Paper Battle also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Rubylands's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rubylands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Paper Battle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paper Battle holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 76 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Rubylands's written reviews are positive against 44% of Paper Battle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rubylands ships an update every 3 weeks, Paper Battle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rubylands | Paper Battle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubylands/id1582162209/reviews) | **[4.1 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-battle-civilization/id6444177715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Artem Karpenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524283977) | [Hongkong Vega Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440452765) |

## What reviewers say

### Rubylands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubylands/id1582162209)

Engage in real-time strategy with settlement building, resource management, and defensive combat. Build epic defenses, compose armies, and use magic to overcome enemies in this offline RTS experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time RTS strategy, Settlement building and defense, Resource gathering, Offensive and defensive combat, Survival sandbox mode, Magic system, Offline play

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium content | $0.99 | one-time |


### Paper Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-battle-civilization/id6444177715)

Engage in a unique paper-drawn strategy game where you design your own troops. Strategically deploy your creations, utilize equipment, and upgrade your strength to conquer increasingly challenging levels. Experience casual yet engaging combat as a commander.

**Highlights:** Paper-drawn soldier customization, Strategic troop deployment, Equipment matching for advantage, Unlockable levels with varied challenges, Gold coin collection for upgrades, Commander role with strategic gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rubylands free?

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

### Is Paper Battle free?

Paper Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rubylands or Paper Battle?

Paper Battle is rated higher. Rubylands averages 2.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Paper Battle averages 4.1 from 76 ratings.

### Do Rubylands or Paper Battle have ads?

Paper Battle shows ads; Rubylands does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rubylands or Paper Battle?

Rubylands ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paper Battle every 4 days. Most recently, Rubylands was updated on October 11, 2026 and Paper Battle on October 17, 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.*