# Battledom vs Phantom Tower

The clearest difference is ads: Battledom at none against Phantom Tower's shown. Battledom also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 72%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battledom sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Tower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Battledom against 4.6 for Phantom Tower. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 115 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Battledom's written reviews are positive against 72% of Phantom Tower's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battledom | Phantom Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battledom/id6471842648/reviews)** | [4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 664 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sander Frenken](https://appshunter.io/developer/693599249) | [Horien Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812660391) |

## What reviewers say

### Battledom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battledom/id6471842648)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip the developer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the full game | $3.99 | one-time |


### Phantom Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425)

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

**Highlights:** Action roguelike gameplay, RPG elements, Elemental combat system, Crafting weapons and armor, Unlockable glyphs, 100-floor tower ascent

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Archer Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mage Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💎 Satisfying combat and progression
- 🎨 Clean and polished visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required to access full game
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies spawning outside of room
- UI text readability issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to choose starting class
- Teleport to boss room option
- Gear unequip functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battledom free?

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

### Is Phantom Tower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Battledom or Phantom Tower?

Battledom is rated higher. Battledom averages 4.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.

### Do Battledom or Phantom Tower have ads?

Phantom Tower shows ads; Battledom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Battledom or Phantom Tower?

Battledom ships an update every 10 days, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, Battledom was updated on October 11, 2026 and Phantom Tower on October 12, 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.*