Comparison

PLAY Games vs Battle.net

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

Head to head
About

PLAY Games

This monthly publication offers the latest news, releases, reviews, tips, and curiosities in the gaming segment. It specializes in detailed walkthroughs and complete guides for popular PlayStation generation games. Download for free and purchase individual issues or subscribe directly.

Highlights
  • Latest gaming news and releases
  • In-depth game reviews
  • Tips and curiosities
  • PlayStation game walkthroughs
  • Digital magazine subscription
  • Access to past issues
Features
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A PLAY Games é uma publicação mensal que concentra - há mais de dez anos - as maiores novidades, lançamentos, análises, dicas e curiosidades deste segmento. Sua especialidade são detonados, roteiros completos e minuciosos dos jogos mais populares da geração PlayStation. Faça o download grátis da PLAY Games e compre edições avulsas ou assine diretamente do seu iPad, iPhone ou iPod Touch. • Assinatura auto-renovável PlayStation - Revista Oficial • Duração da assinatura e quantidade de edições enviadas durante a assinatura: • Assinatura de 1 ano (1 year subscription) – 12 edições • Assinatura de 6 meses (6 months subscription) – 6 edições • Assinatura de 1 mês (1 month subscription) – 1 edição • Preço da assinatura auto-renovável e edições avulsas: • Assinatura de 1 ano - Preço: US$ 30.99 (automaticamente renovada até que seja cancelada) • Assinatura de 6 meses - Preço: US$ 15.99 (automaticamente renovada até que seja cancelada) • Assinatura de 1 mês - Preço: US$ 2.99 (automaticamente renovada até que seja cancelada) • Edição avulsa – Preço: US$ 2.99 • O pagamento será debitado da sua conta do iTunes no momento da confirmação da compra • A assinatura é renovada automaticamente a menos que a renovação automática seja cancelada pelo menos 24 horas antes do final do período vigente • A renovação da sua assinatura será cobrada no prazo de 24 horas antes do final do período vigente e identificada o custo da renovação • As assinaturas podem ser gerenciados pelo usuário e a auto-renovação pode ser cancelada. Isso pode ser feito nas configurações da conta do usuário após a compra • Nenhum cancelamento da assinatura atual é permitida durante o período de assinatura vigente • Por favor, encontre nossos Termos e Condições e Política de Privacidade em: http://www.europanet.com.br/privacidade/ios/ Caso você seja assinante da revista impressa, basta entrar no app com seu e-mail e código de assinante para acessar suas revistas digitais gratuitamente. Qualquer dúvida, entre em contato com a nosso suporte técnico pelo e-mail: suportedigital@europanet.com.br

About

Battle.net

Connect with friends, discover new games, and manage your account securely on the go. Stay updated with patch notes, join communities, and get support from Blizzard Entertainment.

Highlights
  • Friend and group management
  • Game discovery and community forums
  • Account security with Authenticator
  • Blizzard Support access
  • Patch notes and shop browsing
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Stay connected with Battle.net wherever you are. Keep up with your friends and groups: See what your friends are playing, add new friends, coordinate play time, discuss strategies, or just stay in touch. Jump into game, and never miss an opportunity to play together. Explore games and find your next adventure: Dive into everything that Battle.net has to offer: Read patch notes, explore your gaming communities and forums, and discover something new to play through the Shop and Games tabs. Keep your Battle.net account secure: Manage your account through account settings and protect it by attaching a Battle.net Authenticator. The Authenticator keeps your account safe by allowing you to approve or decline any login attempt from a simple tap of a button or notification. Contact Blizzard Support: Let us help you get back into game - browse support articles, open new tickets, and reply to ongoing tickets directly from the app. Airtime or Wi-Fi connection required for use. Languages Supported: * English * Français * Deutsch * Español (Latinoamérica) * Español (Europa) * Português * Italiano * Русский * 한국어 (Korean) * 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) * 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) * 日本語 (Japanese) * ไทย (Thai) ©/TM/® 2026 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Screenshots

PLAY Games4 screens
Battle.net4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Battle.net at 4.6 against PLAY Games's 2.8. Battle.net also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). PLAY Games's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, monetization model and chart position 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. PLAY Games sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Battle.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Battle.net holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle.net has 36K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PLAY Games's written reviews are positive against 24% of Battle.net's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLAY Games ships an update every 6 months, Battle.net every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PLAY Games versus Battle.net: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLAY GamesBattle.net
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (18 ratings)4.6 (36K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews24.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1836K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#84 — better#91
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEditora EuropaBlizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Customer experience

PLAY Games

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%

Battle.net

All ratings36,275 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,224 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative66.2%

Bugs and requests

PLAY Games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Battle.net

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and authentication problems
  • Inability to load profiles and chat history
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Voice chat functionality
  • Ability to view friend's game progress and gear
  • Improved group chat and notification options

In-app purchases

13 purchases

PLAY Games

Subscriptions3
  • PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$2.491 Month
  • PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$11.996 Months
  • PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$21.991 Year
One-time10
  • Revista PlayStation - 311$1.99
  • Outubro 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$2.99
  • Agosto 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$2.99
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  • Junho 2013 B of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$2.99
  • Junho 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$2.99
  • Dezembro 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$2.99
  • Fevereiro 2014 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$2.99
  • Janeiro 2014 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil$2.99
  • Revista PlayStation - 301$2.99
  • Revista PlayStation - 307$2.99
None

Battle.net

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PLAY Games free?
PLAY Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Battle.net free?
Battle.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PLAY Games or Battle.net?
Battle.net is rated higher. PLAY Games averages 2.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Battle.net averages 4.6 from 36K ratings.
Do PLAY Games or Battle.net have ads?
Neither PLAY Games nor Battle.net shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLAY Games or Battle.net?
PLAY Games ships an update every 6 months, and Battle.net every 4 weeks. Most recently, PLAY Games was updated on September 24, 2026 and Battle.net on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, PLAY Games or Battle.net?
PLAY Games currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and Battle.net at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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