Comparison

Battle Nations vs The Big 2

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 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
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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

The Big 2

Experience the classic Asian card game on your mobile device. Play strategically against AI opponents to clear your hand first by forming powerful combinations and playing the 2s.

Highlights
  • Classic Asian card game gameplay
  • Head-to-head AI opponents
  • Strategic 4-player experience
  • Play powerful combinations
  • Clear your hand first
Features
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Ready to prove you’ve got the smartest hand in the room? Big 2 brings the fast-paced, addictive fun of the classic Asian card game straight to your fingertips! Go head-to-head with computer opponents in this sleek and strategic 4-player experience. Outsmart your rivals by playing your strongest combinations, dropping the powerful 2s, and clearing your hand before anyone else!

Screenshots

Battle Nations4 screens
The Big 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Big 2 at none against Battle Nations's 11. The Big 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Battle Nations's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support 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 8 one-off in-app purchases. The Big 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Big 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Nations has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Battle Nations's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Big 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battle Nations ships an update every 5 days, The Big 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Battle Nations versus The Big 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattle NationsThe Big 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size854 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMadrona Games Inc.Robert E Carr Jr

Customer experience

Battle Nations

All ratings2,415 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews681 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.7%

The Big 2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The Big 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Battle Nations

One-time8
  • Vial of Nanopods$0.99
  • Bucket of Nanopods$1.99
  • Trunk of Nanopods2 variants$4.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • REQ Pass$9.99
  • Barrel of Nanopods2 variants$9.99
  • Supply Crate of Nanopods2 variants$19.99
  • Shipping Container of Nanopods$49.99
None

The Big 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Battle Nations free?
Battle Nations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Big 2 free?
The Big 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Battle Nations or The Big 2?
The Big 2 is rated higher. Battle Nations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while The Big 2 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Battle Nations or The Big 2 have ads?
Battle Nations shows ads; The Big 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Battle Nations or The Big 2?
Battle Nations ships an update every 5 days, and The Big 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Battle Nations was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Big 2 on October 14, 2026.

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