Comparison

DC vs Avatar

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

Head to head
About

DC

Assemble your ultimate team of DC heroes and villains to battle the forces of the Dark Multiverse. Recruit, upgrade, and strategically deploy your champions in epic PvP battles to save Gotham City and the Multiverse.

Highlights
  • Assemble and upgrade DC heroes and villains
  • Build and customize your Batcave
  • Engage in multiplayer PvP battles
  • Collect champion shards via card drawing
  • Explore iconic DC universe locations
Features
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Welcome to DC: Dark Legion! Experience unprecedented adventures in the DC universe in this mobile game officially licensed by DC. With a robust roster of 200 including your favorite heroes and villains as well as characters from the deep history of DC Comics, you can build your own powerful lineup of champions and save the Multiverse from the threat of the Dark Multiverse energy. Forces from an evil universe invade Earth and make Gotham City their base for the conquest of the entire world. Super Heroes and Super-Villains unite to fight back. But they need you to guide them in the battle for hope! DC: Dark Legion, officially licensed by DC, is a free-to-play mobile strategy game with PvP battles and multiplayer functionality. In this game, you can recruit and upgrade iconic DC Super Heroes from the Justice League such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl and Green Lantern. Additionally, you have the opportunity to assemble a team of powerful villains including The Joker, Lex Luthor, Harley Quinn, and many others. Engage in epic PvP battles and strategically plan your moves to emerge victorious. Save Gotham City from the Dark Multiverse with your alliance of DC’s most iconic Super Heroes and Super-Villains. DC: DARK LEGION GAME FEATURES: ASSEMBLE YOUR PERFECT SUPER HERO AND SUPER-VILLAIN ROSTER! Recruit and upgrade iconic lineups of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains to build a powerful force capable of defending Gotham City from the Dark Multiverse. Unleash the strengths of heroes like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Superboy, among others, and strategize with epic villains like The Joker, Lex Luthor, Harley Quinn, Black Adam, and many more. Unlock their superpowers and upgrade them. BUILD YOUR BATCAVE: Build and customize your own Batcave, a strategic base that reflects your unique combat style. Develop champion training rooms, access advanced technologies (including alien and magical artifacts), and transform the Batcave into a powerful bastion against the forces of evil. JOIN MULTIPLAYER PVP BATTLES: Engage in epic PvP battles against players from around the world, testing your team's combat prowess and strategy. Battle to secure victory and establish your dominance in the DC universe. THE DC UNIVERSE AT YOUR COMMAND: Embark on an epic journey through the iconic realms of the DC universe, from the towering skyscrapers of Metropolis to the depths of Atlantis to the relics of Krypton. Interact with a vast array of DC Super Heroes, Super-Villains, and supporting characters like Krypto, shaping the fate of their worlds. Unlock mind-blowing content and immerse yourself in the thrilling adventures of the DC universe. COLLECT CHAMPIONS SHARDS THROUGH THE CARD DRAWING SYSTEM: Unleash an array of card-collecting mechanics, including drawing cards to obtain resources or champion shards. Each card represents a unique Super Hero or Super-Villain, resources, or rewards. Collect these shards to recruit new champions, expand your roster, and build a powerful team capable of defeating any enemy in your path. Play DC: Dark Legion today, be the Guardian of the DC Universe, and join the battle to save Gotham City! Are you having problems? Email: support.dcdarklegion@funplus.com DC: DARK LEGION © 2026 DC Comics. DC COMICS and characters, character names, their distinctive likenesses, and all related elements are the property of DC Comics. TM & © 2026. All rights reserved.

About

Avatar

Lead heroes from across generations in a 4X strategy game set in the Avatar universe. Build your city, manage resources, and battle enemies to restore balance to the Four Nations. Assemble legendary heroes and powerful companions for strategic combat.

Highlights
  • 4X strategy gameplay
  • City building and resource management
  • Hero and companion collection
  • PvP, PvE, and alliance warfare
  • Global multiplayer
  • Long-term progression
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A New Story Set in the Avatar Universe The harmony of the Four Nations is threatened. A powerful cult from the Spirit World rises, spreading chaos and threatening everything the Avatars once protected. As chaos looms, you must rise as a leader, gathering heroes from across generations to stand against the growing darkness and restore balance to the world. Classic heroes. New faces. One epic story. Award Winning 4X Strategy Game Step into the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra in this epic 4X strategy mobile game. Explore iconic locations, expand your city, exploit resources, and exterminate powerful enemies as you fight to restore balance to the Four Nations. Build, Expand, and Rule • Choose your element and build and upgrade your city • Manage resources, research upgrades, and strengthen your defenses • Expand your territory and claim strategic locations on the world map Recruit Legendary Heroes From Across the Avatar Universe Assemble teams of powerful heroes like Aang, Korra, Sokka, Zuko and many more from across the Avatar universe. Upgrade their abilities, equip gear, and create strategic lineups tailored to PvE battles, PvP combat, and large-scale alliance wars. Battle With Avatar Companions Collect and raise iconic animal companions from the Avatar universe. These aren’t just pets, companions grow stronger over time, unlock abilities, and fight alongside your heroes as powerful strategic partners. • Collect & Raise companions through long-term progression • Enhance Battles with stat boosts and combat support • Customize Appearances to add power and personality Strategic PvP, PvE & Alliance Warfare • Battle other players in competitive PvP and alliance conflicts • Participate in seasonal events, challenges, and live-service content Play Together in a Global Multiplayer Strategy Game Form alliances with players around the world. Coordinate strategies, share resources, and dominate the battlefield in a persistent online multiplayer 4X strategy experience built for long-term progression. Master the Battlefield Command heroes, raise companions, and master large-scale strategy in a world built for long-term play. With constant updates, competitive multiplayer, and an evolving battlefield, the path to greatness is always unfolding. Your legend begins now. IGRS Rating: 13+

Screenshots

DC4 screens
Avatar4 screens

Verdict

The call

DC and Avatar both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Avatar's written reviews are positive against 32% of DC's. DC's advantage is chart position (#29 vs #119) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. DC sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Avatar sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DC against 4.7 for Avatar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of DC's written reviews are positive against 43% of Avatar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DC ships an update fortnightly, Avatar every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DC versus Avatar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDCAvatar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings) — better4.7 (18K ratings)
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews43.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26K — better18K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#29 — better#119
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB1.6 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFunPlus International AGTilting Point LLC

Customer experience

DC

All ratings26,064 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,522 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative59.0%

Avatar

All ratings17,888 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,185 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral12.2%
Negative44.8%

User reviews

DC

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game so far
  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Visually stunning graphics
  • 🤖 Compelling character progression system
  • 💰 Generous free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezes
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
  • 🤑 Expensive microtransactions and paywalls
  • 🔍 Lacking search and social features
  • 🎨 Inconsistent graphics and lip-syncing

Avatar

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Incredible art style and character design
  • 🤝 Fun alliance-based gameplay
  • 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics and cash grabs
  • 🤯 Toxic community and lack of moderation
  • 🔀 Issues with alliance swapping and balance
  • 🤔 Lack of focus on Avatar themes and lore

Bugs and requests

DC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Upgrade button tutorial issues
  • Disappearing UI elements
  • Matchmaking and server connectivity problems
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to skip battles
  • Faster progression and less grind
  • Improved social features and league integration
  • More diverse soundtrack and sound design

Avatar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Troops getting stuck on the map
  • Tutorial freezing and preventing progress
  • Inability to claim rewards or progress
  • Unstable network and long loading times

Requested features

4 requests
  • More ways to encourage negotiation and nation building
  • Punishments for aggressive behavior and rewards for peaceful alliances
  • Ability to move accounts between game worlds
  • Stricter community guidelines and better moderation

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DC

One-time10
  • Hot Package 1$0.99
  • Hot Package 2$1.99
  • Hot Package 3$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Hot Package 4$4.99
  • New Daily Deals$4.99
  • Hot Package 5$9.99
  • Hot Package 6$14.99
  • Hot Package 7$19.99
  • Hot Package 11$49.99
  • Hot Packag$99.99
10 purchases

Avatar

One-time10
  • VIP Bundle 0.99$0.99
  • Extra Support Bundle$2.99
  • Standard Bundle 4.99$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Special Bundle 4.99$4.99
  • Supreme Bundle 4.99$4.99
  • Travel Bundle 4.99$4.99
  • Special Bundle 9.99$9.99
  • Daily Bundle 14.99$14.99
  • Special Bundle 19.99$19.99
  • Supreme Bundle 19.99$19.99

Questions

Is DC free?
DC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Avatar free?
Avatar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DC or Avatar?
DC is rated higher. DC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Avatar averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.
Do DC or Avatar have ads?
Neither DC nor Avatar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DC or Avatar?
DC ships an update fortnightly, and Avatar every 9 days. Most recently, DC was updated on November 6, 2026 and Avatar on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, DC or Avatar?
DC currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Avatar at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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