# Battlesmiths vs Shadowborn

The clearest difference is rating: Shadowborn at 4.9 against Battlesmiths's 4.6. Shadowborn also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 741) and review sentiment (72% vs 60%). Battlesmiths's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battlesmiths sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shadowborn sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadowborn holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowborn has 6.3K ratings behind it against 741, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Battlesmiths's written reviews are positive against 72% of Shadowborn's.

Battlesmiths ships an update fortnightly, Shadowborn monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battlesmiths | Shadowborn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlesmiths-medieval-battle/id6450546790/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowborn/id6738343504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 741 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | **71.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 529 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ragnarocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693834668) | [VIVA GAMES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540545857) |

## What reviewers say

### Battlesmiths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlesmiths-medieval-battle/id6450546790)

Become a master blacksmith in a medieval RPG strategy game. Craft unique weapons and armor, manage your village, and lead heroes in tactical battles. Trade goods, build your economy, and conquer challenges in a rich, immersive world.

**Highlights:** Unique blacksmithing system, Turn-based tactical battles, Village management and trade, Hero development and equipment, PvP arenas and Tower of Trials, Clan system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alchemist Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| A handful of rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Craftsman Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasurer Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Merchant Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Royal Premium for 30 Days | $19.99 | one-time |
| Strategist Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient gameplay
- 👍 Engaging and strategic combat
- 💡 Interesting crafting system
- 👍 Reasonable monetization model
- 🚀 Smooth progression without excessive grinding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Unclear explanations of certain mechanics
- 🔧 Imbalanced difficulty progression at higher levels
- 🔧 Lack of social features like guilds or player trading

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory management issues with full storage
- Connectivity problems and server instability
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more varied unit types and combat styles
- Improve the auto-battle and resource collection systems
- Implement a more robust guild system with cooperative features
- Provide more free currency and rewards for long-term players


### Shadowborn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowborn/id6738343504)

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure with fast-paced, arcade-style combat. Explore a whimsical world filled with secrets, choose from unique classes, and master powerful abilities. Engage in thrilling battles and uncover hidden mysteries for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Arcade-style RPG gameplay, Diverse hero classes, Multi-class system, Exploration and secrets, Responsive combat, Endless replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journey Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pet Dragon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pet Wolf | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting story
- 👍 Decent gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with quest items
- 🐛 Targeting issues for ranged classes
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Quest items disappearing
- Stealth ability not working properly
- Targeting issues for ranged characters

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Improved stability and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battlesmiths free?

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

### Is Shadowborn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Battlesmiths or Shadowborn?

Shadowborn is rated higher. Battlesmiths averages 4.6 out of 5 from 741 ratings, while Shadowborn averages 4.9 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do Battlesmiths or Shadowborn have ads?

Both Battlesmiths and Shadowborn show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Battlesmiths or Shadowborn?

Battlesmiths ships an update fortnightly, and Shadowborn monthly. Most recently, Battlesmiths was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shadowborn on November 11, 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.*