Comparison

Battledom vs Civilization Wars

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

Head to head
About

Battledom

Engage in an ultimate real-time strategy experience with resource management, large-scale battles, and deep army customization. Command hundreds of soldiers, deploy siege weapons, and defend your territory in a rich world with a compelling story.

Highlights
  • Command massive armies
  • Real-time tactical combat
  • Deep army customization
  • Resource gathering and trading
  • Build and upgrade structures
  • 20+ handcrafted levels
  • Endless Mode
Features
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FROM THE CREATOR OF HERODOM Battledom is a handcrafted pixel RTS designed for iPhone and iPad. Create your army soldier by soldier, then command hundreds of units in real-time battles. Fight back the Undead, defend mighty strongholds, control devastating siege weapons, and rebuild your kingdom between missions. Battledom is free to try and contains no ads. Unlock the complete campaign—including future content—with one purchase. COMMAND THE BATTLEFIELD Deploy your troops, organize formations, and lead entire armies across expansive battlefields. Adapt your strategy to each mission, protect important structures, and hunt down enemy forces before they overwhelm your kingdom. CONTROL SIEGE WEAPONS Take direct control of catapults, ballistae, cannons, and other powerful weapons. Aim your attacks carefully and break through enemy defenses. CREATE YOUR OWN ARMY Design and equip your soldiers using an enormous collection of weapons, armor, shields, clothing, and accessories. Your choices affect both their appearance and their abilities in battle. GATHER, CRAFT, AND UPGRADE Collect resources from farms, forests, and mines. Craft new equipment, trade materials, prepare useful dishes, and improve buildings such as the blacksmith, university, and siege workshop. CAMPAIGN AND ENDLESS MODE • 20+ handcrafted campaign missions • Large real-time battles with hundreds of soldiers • 150+ units and enemies • Extensive army and character customization • Directly controllable siege weapons • Resource gathering, crafting, trading, and cooking • Endless defense on procedurally generated maps • Game Center leaderboards • A world filled with secrets to discover Will you restore the kingdom and defeat the Undead? For the King!

About

Civilization Wars

Engage in a 2D real-time strategy adventure where you build a kingdom, gather resources, and train an army. Explore new islands, defend against enemies, and conquer territories to expand your civilization. Inspired by ancient cultures, this game challenges your tactical decision-making.

Highlights
  • 2D RTS gameplay
  • Kingdom building
  • Army training
  • Island exploration
  • Territory conquest
  • Offline play
Features
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Step into the immersive world of Civilization Wars: Strategy, a 2D RTS adventure where strategy and tactical decisions determine your success. Build your kingdom, lead your army, and set sail on a ship to conquer mysterious islands. Inspired by Ancient Maya, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece, this game offers the ultimate challenge in creating and expanding a thriving civilization. Take on the role of a leader in a fantasy realm where every action shapes the fate of your empire. Construct buildings, gather resources, and train your army to defend your land and explore new territories. Each level is a unique test of your strategic skills and creativity. Build your kingdom Develop your civilization by constructing farms, fortifications, and outposts. Manage resources effectively and lay the foundation for a prosperous empire. Explore new islands Venture into uncharted lands to uncover treasures, relics, and hidden challenges. Discover secrets of ancient civilizations and unlock new technologies as you expand your influence. Defend your legacy Face waves of enemies as night falls. Equip your army with swords, bows, and shields to protect your kingdom. Use tactical strategies to repel relentless invaders. Conquer and expand Lead daring raids into enemy territories to secure valuable resources and claim new lands. Plan your attacks carefully to ensure victory and grow your empire. Features - Engaging 2D RTS gameplay with immersive strategy mechanics - Build, defend, and expand in a richly detailed fantasy world - Explore levels inspired by ancient civilizations - Perfect for fans of strategy games and base-building adventures - Play offline for a dynamic single-player experience Download Civilization Wars: Strategy now and embark on an epic journey to create your legacy, conquer your enemies, and lead your kingdom to glory!

Screenshots

Battledom4 screens
Civilization Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Battledom at none against Civilization Wars's shown. Battledom also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 66%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Battledom sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Civilization Wars sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Battledom holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 253 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Battledom's written reviews are positive against 66% of Civilization Wars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battledom ships an update every 10 days, Civilization Wars weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Battledom versus Civilization Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattledomCivilization Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (157 ratings) — better4.5 (253 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better65.7% of reviews
Number of ratings157253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB826 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSander FrenkenGlobal Advertising Network LTD

Customer experience

Battledom

All ratings157 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Civilization Wars

All ratings253 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative26.4%

Bugs and requests

Battledom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Civilization Wars

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Rewards/treasure chest screen freezes
  • Inability to place more than 2 coins in some buildings
  • Phantom coins that cannot be collected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse unit/building options
  • Expanded campaign and progression
  • Improved AI and battle mechanics
  • Offline mode or cloud saves

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Battledom

One-time2
  • Tip the developer$1.99
  • Unlock the full game$3.99
27 purchases

Civilization Wars

One-time27
  • Golden Sprinkle$0.99
  • Armored Horse$1.99
  • Golden Rain$1.99
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  • Samurai$1.99
  • Fire Horse$2.99
  • Game speed up 2x$2.99
  • Jumpstart Offer$2.99
  • Golden Storm$2.99
  • Samurai and Armored Horse$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Dwarf$3.99
  • Unicorn$3.99
  • Full Game + 12 New Islands$3.99
  • Golden Storm+$3.99
  • Princess and Armored Horse$3.99
  • Samurai and Fire Horse$3.99
  • Full Game + 12 Islands$4.99
  • Golden Tornado$4.99
  • Princess and Fire Horse$4.99
  • Samurai and Unicorn$4.99
  • Dwarf and Fire Horse$5.99
  • Princess and Unicorn$5.99
  • Game speed up 2x and 3x$7.99
  • Exclusive biome$7.99
  • Combo keys Legend$9.99
  • Unique skin for your monarch$14.99

Questions

Is Battledom free?
Battledom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Civilization Wars free?
Civilization Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Battledom or Civilization Wars?
Battledom is rated higher. Battledom averages 4.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Civilization Wars averages 4.5 from 253 ratings.
Do Battledom or Civilization Wars have ads?
Civilization Wars shows ads; Battledom does not.
Which is updated more often, Battledom or Civilization Wars?
Battledom ships an update every 10 days, and Civilization Wars weekly. Most recently, Battledom was updated on September 24, 2026 and Civilization Wars on September 23, 2026.

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