# Battle Nations vs Domination Wars

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Battle Nations at 2.4K against Domination Wars's 134. Battle Nations also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Domination Wars's advantage is iOS requirement (13.3 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle Nations sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Domination Wars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Battle Nations against 4.6 for Domination Wars. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Nations has 2.4K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Battle Nations's written reviews are positive against 80% of Domination Wars's.

Battle Nations ships an update weekly, Domination Wars every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Nations | Domination Wars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-nations/id453801888/reviews)** | [4.6 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domination-wars/id1568296992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 79.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 854 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Madrona Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692838060) | [Yvan Taurines](https://appshunter.io/developer/952279824) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle Nations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-nations/id453801888)

Build a city, gather resources, and assemble an army to fight rebels and other players. Unleash unique units, from mammoths to futuristic plasma troops, in strategic battles. Experience a humorous wartime narrative and compete globally.

**Highlights:** Empire building and city management, Diverse unit types including exotic forces, Epic strategic battles, Wartime narrative with humor, Global multiplayer and guilds, Unlockable mercenaries and special forces

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vial of Nanopods | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Nanopods | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Nanopods | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Nanopods | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supply Crate of Nanopods | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shipping Container of Nanopods | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging storyline and characters
- 💡 Unique blend of base building and strategy
- 🚀 Responsive updates and bug fixes
- 👍 Nostalgic for longtime players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💰 Progression can feel grindy without spending
- 🕰️ Slow resource gathering and building times
- 🔒 Lack of account sync across devices
- 🕹️ Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Missions and quests sometimes bugged or unfinishable
- Disappearing units after failed PvP battles

**Requested features**

- Ability to occupy other player's bases
- More frequent events and boss battles
- Improved resource management and automation
- Expanded customization options for bases
- Reintroduction of guilds and multiplayer features


### Domination Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domination-wars/id1568296992)

Engage in fast-paced, real-time strategy battles on player-designed islands. Master resource gathering, build unique fortresses, and command diverse troops and spells in thrilling PvP clashes. Enjoy solo experiences on handcrafted maps and participate in dynamic game modes and events.

**Highlights:** Player-designed island conquest, Strategic resource gathering, Customizable island fortresses, Epic 1v1 PvP island battles, Diverse unit and spell roster, Dynamic game modes and events, Handcrafted offline maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handfull of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Limited Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time Limited Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Limited Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Time Limited Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Limited Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of gems | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Nations free?

Battle Nations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Domination Wars free?

Domination Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Battle Nations or Domination Wars?

Battle Nations is rated higher. Battle Nations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Domination Wars averages 4.6 from 134 ratings.

### Do Battle Nations or Domination Wars have ads?

Both Battle Nations and Domination Wars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Battle Nations or Domination Wars?

Battle Nations ships an update weekly, and Domination Wars every 2 weeks. Most recently, Battle Nations was updated on November 6, 2026 and Domination Wars on November 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.*