# Battle Nations vs Comet Trails

The clearest difference is ads: Comet Trails at none against Battle Nations's shown. Comet Trails also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Battle Nations's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle Nations sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Comet Trails sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Comet Trails 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 4, 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 Comet Trails's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Nations | Comet Trails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-nations/id453801888/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comet-trails/id6760740312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 898 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Madrona Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692838060) | [Matthew Loges](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580221892) |

## 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


### Comet Trails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comet-trails/id6760740312)

Guide comets through space, using their light trails to recreate specific drawings. Manipulate trajectories with cosmic elements like black holes and reflectors to overcome challenges. Strategize and execute plans to conquer this unique cosmic puzzle.

**Highlights:** Draw with comet light trails, Modify comet trajectories, Use black holes and solar wind, Cosmic puzzle challenges, Strategic gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comet Trails Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Nations free?

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

### Is Comet Trails free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Battle Nations or Comet Trails?

Comet Trails is rated higher. Battle Nations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Comet Trails averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Battle Nations or Comet Trails have ads?

Battle Nations shows ads; Comet Trails does not.

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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.*