Comparison

BattleBase vs ListForge

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

Head to head
About

BattleBase

Manage your tabletop wargaming battles with guided setup, phase-by-phase turn tracking, and automatic scoring. Keep track of command points, stratagems, and victory points effortlessly. Connect with friends and review your battle history.

Highlights
  • Guided battle setup
  • Phase-by-phase turn tracking
  • Automatic victory point scoring
  • Command point and stratagem management
  • Connect with friends
  • Battle event logs
  • Dice roller
  • Chess timer
Features
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WARHAMMER 40,000 ROSTERS & BATTLES Build and validate army lists, then run the game from setup to final score, all in one place. BattleBase is built for matched play with current mission packs, and stays in sync across phones, tablets, and the web. ROSTER BUILDER Create BattleBase rosters with detachment rules, validations, tags, and filters. Browse faction datasheets, run Mathhammer on your units, print or share lists, and export to Yellowscribe for Tabletop Simulator. Import lists from other builders when you already have a list elsewhere. GUIDED BATTLE SETUP Choose battle size, attach rosters, pick your mission pack, deployment, and terrain layout, set secondary objectives, deploy, decide who goes first, and work through pre-battle steps—then start the battle when you’re ready. PHASE-BY-PHASE CONTROL Move through each battle round and phase the way the rules expect. Score primary and secondary objectives at the right times, handle mission-specific steps, and keep both players aligned on what happens next. VICTORY POINT SCORING Tap to award primary and secondary VP when it’s legal. Track totals and per-objective progress during the game, including limits and end-of-battle scoring where the mission requires it. COMMAND POINTS & STRATAGEMS Gain CP at the start of your turn, see what you can spend, and activate stratagems for the current phase with one tap. Per-phase limits help prevent double-spending the same stratagem. CONNECT WITH FRIENDS Link battles to player accounts, compare head-to-head history, and follow friends’ public games in the activity feed. BATTLE EVENT LOGS & PHOTOS Review stratagems, scoring, CP changes, and other events in order. Add battlefield photos to the log as the game unfolds. BATTLE HISTORY & STATS Browse past games with names, scores, and events. View personal stats such as win–loss and average points on your profile. SHARED EXPERIENCE Both players see the same battle state—objectives, VP, CP, secondaries, and relevant stratagem info—so you’re never arguing over the scoreboard. MULTI-DEVICE SUPPORT Run the battle on a laptop or tablet at the table, on each player’s phone, or all at once. BattleBase keeps every device in sync. DICE ROLLER Roll large batches quickly, with rerolls and sustained hits when you need them. CHESS TIMER Use pass-and-pause timing for practice games or tournament prep—or so you actually finish before dinner. LIVESTREAM OVERLAY Copy an OBS-friendly overlay during setup or in-game to show scores and battle info on Twitch, YouTube, and similar platforms. RULES & REFERENCE Browse 11th edition core rules, mission packs, deployments, and missions in the app. Search factions, datasheets, players, and more from the global search tab. COMMUNITY Discover events and gaming locations, view global and faction rankings, and join leagues for ongoing competition with your group (league creation and several advanced tools are part of BattleBase Supporter). BATTLEBASE SUPPORTER Optional subscription unlocks extras such as army galleries, unlimited battle photos, King of the Colosseum, league management, deployment practice, early access features, and more—while helping fund ongoing development. …and much more! Please refer to www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ for terms of use.

About

ListForge

Create and manage lists for tabletop wargames with an intuitive, minimalist interface. Features smart calculations, validation, and customizable organization. Supports dark mode and comprehensive export options.

Highlights
  • Intuitive list organization
  • Customizable folders
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Smart unit defaults calculations
  • Validation
  • Comprehensive export options
  • Dark mode optimization
Features
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ListForge is an intuitive listbuilding app for tabletop wargames with a focus on UI and innovative features such as: hobby tracking, match tracking, built-in mathhammer, interactive list sharing, unit/list notes, and more. Our app features: 1. UI-focused list building with unit browser, smart wargear defaults, notes, and counters 2. In-game view with unit stats, army rules, color-coded stratagems, and a VS mode for opponents 3. Live game tracker, advanced battle log, and match history stats 4. Built-in mathhammer with auto-loaded weapons, deep modifiers, rerolls, Monte Carlo simulations, and custom defensive targets 5. Hobby tracker for build and paint progress across your collection 6. Sharing and community: text, PDF, and web view exports, public profiles, and a community feed

Screenshots

BattleBase4 screens
ListForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ListForge at none against BattleBase's 1. ListForge also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. BattleBase sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. ListForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BattleBase against 4.6 for ListForge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 61 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 74% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BattleBase ships an update every 6 months, ListForge every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BattleBase versus ListForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattleBaseListForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28 ratings) — better4.6 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better74.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2861 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark McFarlaneBryce Merrill

Customer experience

BattleBase

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

ListForge

All ratings61 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative18.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BattleBase

Subscriptions1
  • BattleBase Supporter$4.991 Month
None

ListForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BattleBase free?
BattleBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ListForge free?
ListForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BattleBase or ListForge?
BattleBase is rated higher. BattleBase averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while ListForge averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.
Do BattleBase or ListForge have ads?
Neither BattleBase nor ListForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BattleBase or ListForge?
BattleBase ships an update every 6 months, and ListForge every 4 days. Most recently, BattleBase was updated on October 13, 2026 and ListForge on October 13, 2026.

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