Comparison

Battle Nations vs Spaceland

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Battle Nations

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
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Battle Nations is back! Build your empire and lead your armies to victory! Choose from traditional troops and vehicles or unleash exotic forces like mammoths, velociraptors, sandworms, and futuristic plasma units! War has engulfed the continent of Ateria, and only your leadership can end the rebel threat. Construct and manage a thriving city, gather critical resources, and assemble your unstoppable army. Engage in epic battles across diverse terrains using various unique units. Build and customize your thriving city, optimizing resource management and defense. Unite with memorable heroes and charismatic misfits, each with their own compelling stories. Experience a richly developed wartime narrative filled with humor, drama, and surprises. Compete and collaborate with players around the globe through guilds and multiplayer events. Strategically unlock powerful mercenaries, tanks, and one-of-a-kind special forces. Challenge yourself with tactical combat scenarios and PvP battles to prove your supremacy. “This game has a great look to it...and its roster of characters are well-written and even sometimes genuinely funny.” — Kotaku.com “Battle Nations is freemium done well, offering more entertainment for your download than most of its competition.” — TouchArcade.com Join the ranks, Commander—your empire awaits! NOTES: Battle Nations is completely free-to-play, however, some items can be directly purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. A network connection is required to play Battle Nations. Follow us on Twitter @BattleNations for the latest news, events, and more! Interested in engaging discussions about Battle Nations with your fellow players or looking for a Guild? Visit the Official Battle Nations Discord at: https://discord.gg/battlenations Have questions, issues, or suggestions? Please visit: https://support.madronagames.com

About

Spaceland

Engage in fast-paced, turn-based tactical combat on a mysterious alien planet. Assemble a team of unique fighters, equip them with futuristic weapons, and battle diverse enemies and dangerous bosses. Unravel the planet's secrets through engaging dialogue and stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • Dynamic turn-based battles
  • Squad of 6 unique fighters
  • Futuristic upgradable equipment
  • Diverse enemies and bosses
  • Sci-fi story and plot twists
  • Hand-drawn game world map
Features
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It is probably the most dynamic turn-based strategy in the spirit of the old school. Less covers, more action! Land on a lost planet and show the mutants what you are made of. Shoot, kick, blow up and destroy. You will put together the most reckless team of fighters and unravel the mysteries of the mystical planet following the best traditions of science fiction. • The game is inspired by the best turn-based strategies of the old school • A unique system of dynamic turn-based battles lasting 10–15 minutes • A squad of space rangers made up of 6 fighters with a unique fighting style • A story about the mysterious planet in the spirit of the golden age of science fiction • A hand-drawn map of the game world • Assault rifles, machine guns, plasma guns, grenade launchers and a lot of other equipment to make your fighters even stronger • More than 20 different enemies from alien animals to dangerous monsters • Futuristic upgradable equipment which gives your fighters unique abilities • Intense dialogs between team members, which reveal unexpected plot twists • Colorful special effects that transform a turn-based combat into an exciting action movie • And, of course, the party headliners are dangerous bosses that show up at the end of each chapter of the adventure

Screenshots

Battle Nations4 screens
Spaceland4 screens

Verdict

The call

Battle Nations and Spaceland both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Battle Nations's written reviews are positive against 35% of Spaceland's. Battle Nations also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 584). Spaceland's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Battle Nations sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Spaceland sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Battle Nations against 4.6 for Spaceland. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 584 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Battle Nations's written reviews are positive against 35% of Spaceland's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battle Nations ships an update weekly, Spaceland every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Battle Nations versus Spaceland: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattle NationsSpaceland
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better4.6 (584 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better35.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better584
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size854 MB729 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMadrona Games Inc.PlayPanic

Customer experience

Battle Nations

All ratings2,421 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2,449 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.2%

Spaceland

All ratings539 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral22.8%
Negative42.1%

User reviews

Battle Nations

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Spaceland

From 584 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Good game

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall after limited free levels
  • 🐛 Poorly explained gameplay mechanics
  • 🐛 Tiny screen size on mobile

Bugs and requests

Battle Nations

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Spaceland

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Zoom feature for small screen sizes
  • More free levels before paywall

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Battle Nations

One-time7
  • Vial of Nanopods$0.99
  • Bucket of Nanopods$1.99
  • Trunk of Nanopods2 variants$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Barrel of Nanopods2 variants$9.99
  • Supply Crate of Nanopods2 variants$19.99
  • Shipping Container of Nanopods$49.99
4 purchases

Spaceland

One-time4
  • Frontier$4.99
  • Secret Laboratory$4.99
  • Training Day$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Unlock Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Battle Nations free?
Battle Nations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spaceland free?
Spaceland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Battle Nations or Spaceland?
Battle Nations is rated higher. Battle Nations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Spaceland averages 4.6 from 584 ratings.
Do Battle Nations or Spaceland have ads?
Battle Nations shows ads; Spaceland does not.
Which is updated more often, Battle Nations or Spaceland?
Battle Nations ships an update weekly, and Spaceland every 5 days. Most recently, Battle Nations was updated on November 7, 2026 and Spaceland on November 4, 2026.

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