# Companions vs Spellbinders

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Companions | Spellbinders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions/id418974698/reviews)** | [4.2 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbinders/id1007115851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **756** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Smuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/418974701) | [Kiloo](https://appshunter.io/developer/330629809) |

## What reviewers say

### Companions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions/id418974698)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Ur-Steel | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Ur-Steel | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35 Ur-Steel | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Ur-Steel | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Spellbinders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbinders/id1007115851)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Runes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Runes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Runes | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Runes | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*