# Companions vs Medieval Battlefields

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Companions | Medieval Battlefields |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions/id418974698/reviews)** | [4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-battlefields/id1108352969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Smuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/418974701) | [Fortune Cookie d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540752360) |

## 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


### Medieval Battlefields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-battlefields/id1108352969)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock (Sale) | $4.99 | one-time |


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