# Battle Nations vs Spaceland

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Nations | Spaceland |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-nations/id453801888/reviews)** | [4.6 (584 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceland/id6738046332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 584 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 35.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 854 MB | 729 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Madrona Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692838060) | [PlayPanic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746510045) |

## 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


### Spaceland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceland/id6738046332)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frontier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Secret Laboratory | $4.99 | one-time |
| Training Day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Zoom feature for small screen sizes
- More free levels before paywall


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