Comparison

Companions vs Medieval Battlefields

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

Medieval Battlefields

Engage in fast-paced, turn-based tactical combat across medieval Europe. Command diverse units, build and upgrade castles, and conquer rivals in single-player campaigns or local multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Tactical turn-based combat
  • Hotseat multiplayer
  • 27 unique medieval units
  • Castle building & upgrades
  • Single-player Campaigns & Skirmish
  • Offline play
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Crush your enemies, outsmart rival commanders and carve your name into history. Medieval Battlefields is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set across medieval Europe — command knights, archers, siege engines and fierce Viking raiders in dozens of varied maps and campaigns. What awaits you • Tactical turn-based combat • Play Hotseat multiplayer against your friends on your phone, tablet or computer • 27 unique medieval units — from foot soldiers and archers to elite Templars and Paladins. • Castle building & upgrades: fortify walls, improve siege defenses and supply lines. • Single-player Campaigns & Skirmish modes — re-playable maps, increasing difficulty. PERFECT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT: • Fully optimized for iPad and iPad Pro — play on a big screen with stunning HD graphics and detail! • Play completely offline — Desktop, Phone & Tablet support — anytime, anywhere • No data collection — your privacy is safe • Try free, unlock full game once — no ads, no micro-transactions Why players love it • Classic tactical depth with quick, satisfying matches — perfect for short sessions or longer campaigns. • Rich historical flavor: England vs France vs Vikings, authentic medieval units and siege tactics. Free to try Try the game free, then unlock all battlefields with a one-time purchase — no microtransactions, no ads, just full strategy fun. FEATURES • Fast paced turn-based strategy game with medieval units and weapons • Use your tactics and skills to win battles • Train your armies and upgrade their equipment and abilities • Upgrade your castles – victory favors the prepared • Play Campaigns or Skirmish single-player • Play Hotseat against your friends on one device • Fight on behalf of England, France or as a savage Viking • 27 medieval army units, including elite units like: Templar knight, Paladin and Beowulf • Dozens of challenging maps and varied battlefields

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Companions at 4.8 against Medieval Battlefields's 4.5. Companions also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). Medieval Battlefields's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and ratings volume (43 vs 13). On price, ads, 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 Medieval Battlefields sells 2 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Companions's written reviews are positive against 65% of Medieval Battlefields's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Companions ships an update every 3 months, Medieval Battlefields every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Companions versus Medieval Battlefields: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompanionsMedieval Battlefields
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better4.5 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better64.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1343 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB93 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSmuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Fortune Cookie d.o.o.

Customer experience

Companions

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

Medieval Battlefields

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative31.3%

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

Medieval Battlefields

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

Medieval Battlefields

One-time2
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99
  • Full Game Unlock (Sale)$4.99

Questions

Is Companions free?
Companions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Medieval Battlefields free?
Medieval Battlefields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Companions or Medieval Battlefields?
Companions is rated higher. Companions averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Medieval Battlefields averages 4.5 from 43 ratings.
Do Companions or Medieval Battlefields have ads?
Neither Companions nor Medieval Battlefields shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Companions or Medieval Battlefields?
Companions ships an update every 3 months, and Medieval Battlefields every 8 months. Most recently, Companions was updated on June 9, 2026 and Medieval Battlefields on September 3, 2026.

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