# 2D Battle Simulator vs Rock Paper Scissors

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2D Battle Simulator at 88% against Rock Paper Scissors's 27%. 2D Battle Simulator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Rock Paper Scissors's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rock Paper Scissors sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 2D Battle Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

2D Battle Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Paper Scissors has 133 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 2D Battle Simulator's written reviews are positive against 27% of Rock Paper Scissors's.

2D Battle Simulator ships an update every 4 months, Rock Paper Scissors every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2D Battle Simulator | Rock Paper Scissors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-battle-simulator/id1606920969/reviews)** | [3.9 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-paper-scissors/id1663308135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 236 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Manzhos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606920971) | [Alexey Primechaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404984003) |

## What reviewers say

### 2D Battle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-battle-simulator/id1606920969)

Engage in strategic battles with a vast array of units across multiple factions. Enjoy diverse game modes like campaign, zombie survival, and sandbox, with options for single-player or local co-op on one device.

**Highlights:** Campaign mode with 100 levels, Zombie survival mode, Sandbox mode for experimentation, Local multiplayer on one device, Huge variety of units, Multiple faction tabs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rock Paper Scissors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-paper-scissors/id1663308135)

Simulate massive emoji battles of Rock Paper Scissors. Choose the number of each element, place them on the field, and watch the classic game unfold on a large scale. It's a fun and chaotic way to see which emoji reigns supreme.

**Highlights:** Emoji battle simulator, Large-scale simulations, Customizable emoji teams, Instant battle start, Strategy and simulation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rock Paper Scissors Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| RockPaperScissors Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rock Paper Scissors Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game concept is fun
- 👍 Satisfying to play
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to play model
- 💸 Subscription required
- 💸 Cash grab app
- 💸 Limited free plays
- 💸 Expensive for basic game

**Reported bugs**

- Game does not work
- Items get stuck
- App is a frozen image

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Remove subscription requirement
- Allow more free plays
- Make paid access upfront


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2D Battle Simulator free?

2D Battle Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rock Paper Scissors free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2D Battle Simulator or Rock Paper Scissors?

2D Battle Simulator is rated higher. 2D Battle Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Rock Paper Scissors averages 3.9 from 133 ratings.

### Do 2D Battle Simulator or Rock Paper Scissors have ads?

2D Battle Simulator shows ads; Rock Paper Scissors does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2D Battle Simulator or Rock Paper Scissors?

2D Battle Simulator ships an update every 4 months, and Rock Paper Scissors every 2 weeks. Most recently, 2D Battle Simulator was updated on October 27, 2026 and Rock Paper Scissors on October 29, 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.*