# 3D Benchmark vs 2D Battle Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2D Battle Simulator at 88% against 3D Benchmark's 44%. 2D Battle Simulator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 3D Benchmark's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (84 vs 15). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D Benchmark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2D Battle Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

2D Battle Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Benchmark has 84 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of 3D Benchmark's written reviews are positive against 88% of 2D Battle Simulator's.

3D Benchmark ships an update every 10 months, 2D Battle Simulator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Benchmark | 2D Battle Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-benchmark/id367907414/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-battle-simulator/id1606920969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Evaristo Rodriguez Campos](https://appshunter.io/developer/353502247) | [Pavel Manzhos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606920971) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D Benchmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-benchmark/id367907414)

Test your device's performance with a visually impressive 3D battle simulation. Engage in large-scale combat with various military units and experience the power of your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch. Unlock the ability to play the benchmark through a single in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** 3D battle simulation, Device performance testing, Control individual units, Top-down strategy view, Hundreds of tanks, dozens of aircraft, Unlockable gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BenchPlay | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good benchmark app
- 👍 Useful for testing device performance
- 👍 Interesting gameplay elements (for some)
- 👍 Well-made (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 "Pay to play" or "free to play" confusion
- 👎 Unplayable or doesn't work
- 👎 Significant lag and performance issues
- 👎 Poor controls or no control at all
- 👎 App opens App Store instead of loading

**Reported bugs**

- Game does not load or open
- Game does not work
- Game lags significantly
- Game crashes
- Game kicks user out

**Requested features**

- Fix performance issues for older devices
- Improve controls
- Make the game playable without payment
- Add more missions
- Add Japanese language support


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Benchmark free?

3D Benchmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 2D Battle Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3D Benchmark or 2D Battle Simulator?

2D Battle Simulator is rated higher. 3D Benchmark averages 3.3 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while 2D Battle Simulator averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do 3D Benchmark or 2D Battle Simulator have ads?

2D Battle Simulator shows ads; 3D Benchmark does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Benchmark or 2D Battle Simulator?

3D Benchmark ships an update every 10 months, and 2D Battle Simulator every 4 months. Most recently, 3D Benchmark was updated on October 14, 2026 and 2D Battle Simulator on October 6, 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.*