Comparison

Companions vs Spellbinders

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

Head to head
About

Companions

Embark on an epic campaign in this old-school dungeon crawler. Lead four companions through a world threatened by darkness, utilizing diverse classes, skills, and tactical combat. With a deep storyline and endless replayability, prepare for challenging battles and a rich adventure.

Highlights
  • 10+ hour campaign
  • Multiple party combinations
  • Endless replayability
  • 3 classes per race
  • 40+ skills
  • Gather 100+ items
  • Tactical pause
Features
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- TOUCHARCADE REVIEW (****): "It's pretty rare to see an iOS strategy game that not only has a captivating story, sound gameplay mechanics, and challenging difficulty, but also manages to accomplish all this while not being a tower defense derivative. Companions manages to achieve all this and more, and leads to a great experience for those iPad owners looking to try out a real strategy game." - GAMERS TEMPLE (96%): Companions drags together the best of bigger console titles (story, character, length) and the best of the handheld world (touch-screen controls, single iPad multiplayer) into one cohesive, extremely fun game. No joke: If you don't like the game after level 1 or 2, you probably just hate fun games. Download this one soon. - iPHONE LIFE: "Companions makes good use of the iPad to give complete command over any melee situation, has a detailed storyline, and plenty of challenges to keep oneself immersed for hours!" - FEATURES: - PLAY the huge campaign with 10+ hours playtime - PLAY again with different party combinations - ENDLESS replay value (random drops, random enemies) - PLAY with 3 different classes for each race: - Minotaur: Berserker, Gladiator, Bull - Elf: Assassin, Ranger, Archer - Dwarf: Miner, Draftsman, Engineer - Human: Light, Matter, Void - IMMERSE yourself into the deep story line - ENJOY the 40+ skills - BUILD bombard, crossbow and scythe towers - LAY spike traps, stone traps and decoy bombs - GATHER 100+ items - GAIN 30+ unique items - FIGHT brutal boss mobs - SURVIVE gigantic battles - USE the tactical pause (20 or 60 seconds) - LISTEN to philosophical pest zombies - DEFEAT the really BIG DRAGON RAARTAARK - LOOK upon the great artwork - CHOOSE from 3 difficulty settings - CONNECT to GameCenter - GET 41 achievements - SCORE on the 4 single maps with leaderboards - AUTO and MANUAL save - YOU ARE IN CONTROL! Lead the four Companions to their destiny. Battles of epic magnitude await you on your way down towards the catacombs of Mentzel and the lava chambers of the volcano Eaneum. Hordes of evil and strange creatures with nothing but hatred and death in their minds will do everything in their power to stop the Companions! Altland may well be thrown into another devastating war. You are the only one able to guide the Companions safely through the storm that threatens to engulf the world! The dangers are potent and manyfold. MAY UROORG BE WITH YOU! - SAVE ALTLAND! Altland is in danger. The dark god Detexx is on the rise again, ready to plunge Altland into eternal darkness. People are vanishing and rumour has it, that strange creatures roam the land. Unbeknown to each other our four heroes begin their quests in the catacombs of Mentzel. You have to unriddle the evil plans of the dark god and do everything in your power to stop the "Hordes of Nether"!

About

Spellbinders

Engage in real-time strategy battles as a Spellbinder, commanding armies and casting spells. Choose a Titan, deploy minions, and awaken ancient units to defeat opponents. Climb weekly leagues for ultimate glory.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy MOBA for mobile
  • Command armies of minions and sorcery
  • Battle with a roster of mighty Titans
  • Awaken powerful Ancient units
  • Compete in weekly leagues
Features
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For eons, the Titans have fought for fame, glory, and bragging rights in an eternal struggle. As a Spellbinder, YOU control the battlefield. Choose a Titan, command an army of fearless minions and dust off your favorite spell book. Awaken powerful Ancient units from their slumber to tip the scales of war. Devise the perfect strategy and lay siege to your opponent’s base. The lines are drawn, the cannons are loaded and the battle has begun. Lead your Titan to victory - by any spells necessary! Features: - MOBA made for mobile: Short and intense strategy bursts in real-time - Battle with an ever-expanding roster of mighty Titans - Command an army of minions and game-changing sorcery - Dive into deceptively deep gameplay that rewards practice and tactical skill - Climb the ranks in the weekly leagues and take home the grand trophy By Kiloo and Funday Factory An internet connection is required to play.

Screenshots

Spellbinders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Companions at 4.8 against Spellbinders's 4.2. Companions also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 62%). Spellbinders's advantage is ratings volume (756 vs 13) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Companions sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Spellbinders sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Companions holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spellbinders has 756 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Companions's written reviews are positive against 62% of Spellbinders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Companions ships an update every 3 months, Spellbinders monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Companions versus Spellbinders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompanionsSpellbinders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better4.2 (756 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better62.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13756 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB180 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSmuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Kiloo

Customer experience

Companions

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative6.8%

Spellbinders

All ratings756 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews1,035 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative28.2%

User reviews

Companions

From 13 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Deep tactical combat system with strategic pause mechanic
  • 📖 Engaging story with humor and character development
  • 🎨 Quality graphics and visual presentation
  • 👥 Unique multi-character control with diverse class options
  • ⚔️ Challenging gameplay that rewards careful planning

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Awkward and fiddly touch controls
  • 📱 Difficult multi-character management during combat
  • ⏱️ Restrictive tactical pause timer creates frustration
  • 🗺️ Limited camera/map controls and no minimap
  • 🐢 Slow character movement through dungeons

Spellbinders

From 756 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 💎 Unique strategy elements
  • 🎨 Great graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🤖 Suspected bot opponents
  • 🤑 Progression feels grindy
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Companions

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or when party members die
  • Freezing at loading screen on iPad 2
  • Characters unable to interact with destructible objects in certain rooms
  • Characters getting stuck during pathfinding
  • Mages unable to cast area spells in some situations
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  • Double-tap potion system unreliable during combat
  • Game crashes when exiting and returning to campaign
  • Characters not responding to commands as intended
  • Incompatibility with certain device region formats

Requested features

14 requests
  • Minimap or map overview feature
  • Single-finger screen panning instead of two-finger requirement
  • Turn-based mode option for combat
  • Group movement and formation commands
  • Longer or unlimited tactical pause timer
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  • More complex tactical options and additional skills
  • Expanded item customization system
  • Varied environments beyond dungeons
  • Objective markers or quest guidance system
  • Music and background audio
  • Universal app support (not iPad-only)
  • Multiplayer functionality
  • Game shop to sell and upgrade equipment
  • Additional content and expansion updates

Spellbinders

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when collecting first ancient token
  • Resolution not optimized for newer devices
  • Frequent connection timeouts and errors

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode to play against friends
  • Improve matchmaking and ranking system
  • Introduce more variety in units and titans
  • Provide offline play option
  • Increase rewards and currency earn rates

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Companions

One-time4
  • 5 Ur-Steel$0.99
  • 12 Ur-Steel$1.99
  • 35 Ur-Steel$4.99
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  • 80 Ur-Steel$9.99
8 purchases

Spellbinders

One-time8
  • Stack of Coins$4.99
  • Stack of Runes$4.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
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  • Bag of Runes$19.99
  • Pot of Coins$49.99
  • Pot of Runes$49.99
  • Chest of Coins$99.99
  • Chest of Runes$99.99

Questions

Is Companions free?
Companions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spellbinders free?
Spellbinders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Companions or Spellbinders?
Companions is rated higher. Companions averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Spellbinders averages 4.2 from 756 ratings.
Do Companions or Spellbinders have ads?
Spellbinders shows ads; Companions does not.
Which is updated more often, Companions or Spellbinders?
Companions ships an update every 3 months, and Spellbinders monthly. Most recently, Companions was updated on June 9, 2026 and Spellbinders on September 21, 2026.

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