# Black Operations vs Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim at none against Black Operations's 8. Black Operations's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Operations sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Black Operations holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Operations has 121 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Black Operations ships an update every 5 weeks, Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Operations | Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-operations/id517657257/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knights-vs-dragons-battle-sim/id1506483395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 219 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VOLV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438379636) | [Iurii Nikshych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063041117) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Operations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-operations/id517657257)

Command troops and battle machines in this action-packed line-drawing strategy game. Engage in multiplayer battles with voice chat and face off against zombie hordes. Upgrade weapons and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Line-drawing strategy gameplay, Multiplayer with voice chat, 40 troop types, Weapon upgrade system, Zombie horde mode, Adaptive difficulty

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STARTER PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| ELITE PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| DEVIL PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Pack of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Gigantic Pack of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and addicting
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 👍 Good upgrades and weapons
- 👍 Classic game feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game not playable on new iOS
- 🐛 Screen cut off on iPad
- 🐛 Lost progress after update
- 🐛 Tutorial issues
- 🐛 In-app purchase problems

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot play on new iOS
- Screen cutoff on iPad/iPad mini
- Lost all progress/upgrades after update
- Tutorial is zoomed in or unplayable
- Buttons not on screen

**Requested features**

- Update the game for new iOS versions
- Add sandbox mode
- Add sniper unit
- Add drones
- Add anti-tank helicopters


### Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knights-vs-dragons-battle-sim/id1506483395)

Command medieval knights, archers, and cavalry in an epic battle against a dragon monster army. Strategize your forces to defeat all enemies in this 3D simulation of a fantastical war.

**Highlights:** Strategic battle command, 3D knights and dragons, Accurate archer units, Epic dragon war simulation, Cavalry and catapult units

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Operations free?

Black Operations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim free?

Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Black Operations or Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim?

Black Operations is rated higher. Black Operations averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Black Operations or Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim have ads?

Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim shows ads; Black Operations does not.

### Which is updated more often, Black Operations or Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim?

Black Operations ships an update every 5 weeks, and Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim every 11 months. Most recently, Black Operations was updated on November 6, 2026 and Knights vs Dragons Battle Sim on November 3, 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.*