# Slay Divinity vs Battle Waves

The clearest difference is rating: Battle Waves at 5.0 against Slay Divinity's 4.3. Battle Waves also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Slay Divinity's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slay Divinity sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Battle Waves sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Battle Waves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Slay Divinity's written reviews are positive against 100% of Battle Waves's.

Slay Divinity ships an update monthly, Battle Waves every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slay Divinity | Battle Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-divinity/id6504731176/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-waves-mobile/id6755949524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 456 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Simon Dremel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753585740) | [Gabriel's Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857550844) |

## What reviewers say

### Slay Divinity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-divinity/id6504731176)

Engage in strategic card battles against randomized enemies in this roguelike deck-builder. Choose from multiple characters, unlock new challenges, and collect achievements. Enjoy a fair 'no pay-to-win' experience with optional DLC for more content.

**Highlights:** Roguelike deck-building gameplay, Strategic card battles, Randomized enemies and rewards, 4 playable characters with unique decks, Unlockable difficulty levels, Dozens of achievements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ancient Beast | $2.99 | one-time |
| Renegade Hunter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sylvia | $9.99 | one-time |


### Battle Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-waves-mobile/id6755949524)

Engage in rapid strategy battles by building a deck and deploying an army to destroy the enemy base. Explore an endless campaign or compete in ranked PvP matches, discovering powerful faction combinations to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced auto-battler action, Collect and level up unique cards, Ranked PvP battles, Endless campaign mode, Discover faction synergies, Multiple language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Stash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.79 | one-time |
| Epic Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Dragon Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Chest | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slay Divinity free?

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

### Is Battle Waves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slay Divinity or Battle Waves?

Battle Waves is rated higher. Slay Divinity averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Battle Waves averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Slay Divinity or Battle Waves have ads?

Battle Waves shows ads; Slay Divinity does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slay Divinity or Battle Waves?

Slay Divinity ships an update monthly, and Battle Waves every 2 days. Most recently, Slay Divinity was updated on October 24, 2026 and Battle Waves on October 8, 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.*