Comparison

CraftedBattle vs 8bit Doves

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

Head to head
About

CraftedBattle

Design and play on custom maps in this action-packed game. Features a block-based editor for quick map creation, multiple weapons, and various game modes including deathmatch and challenges. Enjoy single-player against AI or multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Block-based map creation and editing
  • Multiple firearms and melee weapon
  • Up to 63 AI enemies
  • Multiplayer deathmatch
  • Challenge mode with unlockables
  • Map import/export functionality
Features
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CraftedBattle lets you create maps and play deathmatches on them. The block based map system makes it easy and fast. Features: *Create and edit your maps right on your device. *easy map-creation *3 firearms at choice and a knife as backup *up to 63 AI Enemies *multiplayer *deathmatch mode with or without teams *challenge mode (unlocks a pistol and hand grenades) *map import/export *more than 400 maps included What the customers wrote: 'I love this game it's fantastic' 'This is an awesome app! I really liked the challenge mode.' 'Love what you guys did to this game! It's AMAZING a must get game!' 'It's so fun, and has endless replay value!' 'I just got this game today and it's easily worked its way up to one of my favorites.'

About

8bit Doves

Embark on a pixelated VR adventure where you navigate dream-like mazes inspired by flight. Collect doves to unlock your escape from a colorful, retro-styled prison. Experience intuitive controls and challenging obstacles in this unique handheld-inspired game.

Highlights
  • VR Gameboy adventure
  • Pixelated dream mazes
  • Flight-inspired navigation
  • Intuitive two-button gameplay
  • Multiple level packs with distinct themes
  • Stunning 4-color pixel art
Features
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Trapped in a VR world powered by an ancient handheld device, you are forced to endlessly dream in a pixel world of just 4 colours! Doves have taken roost in your prison and though you don’t know it they are the key to your survival. The Doves subconsciously inspire dreams of flight, so take to the skies through the mazes of your imagination and find the exit. Intuitive two button gameplay is all you need to steer your way through the sky. Fly through each stage and reach the exit. Get doves to follow you for extra bonus bragging rights on Game Center and Social Networking stuff. If walls aren’t enough challenge you may enjoy the variety of traps that get rapidly added including, moving walls, speed boost zones, growing walls and more! By the team that brought you the award winning mobile hit Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage. Features: • Expanded from the hit #Nitromejam game! • 3 level packs each with a different dream theme! (Sweet Dreams, Deep Sleep & Nightmare). • A unique world realised in 4 Colours! (Great for that Game boy nostalgia fix) • Don’t worry parents this game contains no In app purchases! • Stunning Pixel Art from the award winning Nitrome studio! • Simple two button gameplay, perfect for a touch screen! Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Cross promotion of Nitrome products.

Screenshots

CraftedBattle4 screens
8bit Doves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CraftedBattle at 4.3 against 8bit Doves's 3.4. CraftedBattle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). 8bit Doves's advantage is ratings volume (563 vs 143) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CraftedBattle costs $0.99 and 8bit Doves $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CraftedBattle holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 563 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of CraftedBattle's written reviews are positive against 67% of 8bit Doves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CraftedBattle ships an update every 3 weeks, 8bit Doves every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CraftedBattle versus 8bit Doves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraftedBattle8bit Doves
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (143 ratings) — better3.4 (563 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings143563 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperC-AppsNitrome

Customer experience

CraftedBattle

All ratings143 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative13.0%

8bit Doves

All ratings563 ratings
Positive58.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative25.2%

User reviews

CraftedBattle

From 143 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Customizable maps
  • 🕹️ Fun block-based FPS
  • 💯 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Dumb AI bots
  • 🔍 Limited weapon selection
  • 🔌 Occasional performance issues

8bit Doves

From 563 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful retro graphics
  • 🎶 Nostalgic chiptune soundtrack
  • 👍 Challenging but rewarding gameplay
  • 🕹️ Unique control scheme
  • 🕰️ Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Extremely difficult controls
  • 🤔 Lack of clear instructions
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Short length with limited content
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

Bugs and requests

CraftedBattle

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Weapons not registering hits
  • Falling through map geometry
  • Crashes when exiting matches
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More weapons and equipment
  • Improved AI and bot behavior
  • Better map editing tools
  • Ability to change team colors/skins

8bit Doves

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent control responsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to customize the character
  • Inclusion of a story or narrative
  • Better tutorial or control explanation

In-app purchases

None

CraftedBattle

No in-app purchases

None

8bit Doves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CraftedBattle free?
CraftedBattle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 8bit Doves free?
8bit Doves costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CraftedBattle or 8bit Doves?
CraftedBattle is rated higher. CraftedBattle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while 8bit Doves averages 3.4 from 563 ratings.
Do CraftedBattle or 8bit Doves have ads?
Neither CraftedBattle nor 8bit Doves shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CraftedBattle or 8bit Doves?
CraftedBattle ships an update every 3 weeks, and 8bit Doves every 5 months. Most recently, CraftedBattle was updated on October 2, 2026 and 8bit Doves on October 2, 2026.

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