# Battle Nations vs Battledom

The clearest difference is ads: Battledom at none against Battle Nations's shown. Battle Nations's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 162) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle Nations sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Battledom sells 2 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 4.7 for Battledom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Nations has 2.4K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 82% positive.

Battle Nations ships an update every 5 days, Battledom every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Nations | Battledom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-nations/id453801888/reviews) | **[4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battledom/id6471842648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 854 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Madrona Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692838060) | [Sander Frenken](https://appshunter.io/developer/693599249) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle Nations

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

Build a city, gather resources, and assemble an army of unique units to fight in epic battles. Unite with heroes, engage in a wartime narrative, and compete with players globally. Unlock powerful mercenaries and special forces for tactical combat.

**Highlights:** Empire building, Resource management, Army assembly, Unique unit deployment, Hero recruitment, Global multiplayer events, Tactical combat scenarios

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 |
| REQ Pass | $9.99 | 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


### Battledom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battledom/id6471842648)

Engage in an ultimate real-time strategy experience with resource management, large-scale battles, and deep army customization. Command hundreds of soldiers, deploy siege weapons, and defend your territory in a rich world with a compelling story.

**Highlights:** Command massive armies, Real-time tactical combat, Deep army customization, Resource gathering and trading, Build and upgrade structures, 20+ handcrafted levels, Endless Mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip the developer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the full game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Nations free?

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

### Is Battledom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Battle Nations or Battledom?

Battledom is rated higher. Battle Nations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Battledom averages 4.7 from 162 ratings.

### Do Battle Nations or Battledom have ads?

Battle Nations shows ads; Battledom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Battle Nations or Battledom?

Battle Nations ships an update every 5 days, and Battledom every 10 days. Most recently, Battle Nations was updated on October 24, 2026 and Battledom on October 20, 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.*