# PLAY Games vs Battle.net

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAY Games | Battle.net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-games/id483342122/reviews) | **[4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlenet/id1241040030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | #94 |
| Size | 13 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editora Europa](https://appshunter.io/developer/409711566) | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAY Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-games/id483342122)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.49 | per month |
| PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $21.99 | per year |
| Revista PlayStation - 311 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Outubro 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Agosto 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junho 2013 B of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junho 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dezembro 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fevereiro 2014 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Janeiro 2014 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revista PlayStation - 301 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revista PlayStation - 307 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Battle.net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlenet/id1241040030)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Useful for keeping in touch with friends
- 🔒 Secure authentication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Lack of profile and account management features
- 📢 Unwanted push notifications and advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Inability to load profiles and chat history
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #88 in the App Store charts, and Battle.net at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*