# Dot Battles vs Aether Bastion

The clearest difference is rating: Aether Bastion at 5.0 against Dot Battles's 3.5. Aether Bastion also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 2). Dot Battles's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Battles sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Aether Bastion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aether Bastion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aether Bastion has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Battles | Aether Bastion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-battles/id6753663045/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-bastion/id6806149789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [404 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/299967208) | [NoffTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495613460) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Battles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-battles/id6753663045)

Watch colorful armies battle for territory in this mesmerizing pixel war simulator. Set up your battlefield with various modes and effects, customize teams, and save your progress to continue epic conflicts.

**Highlights:** Multiple battle modes, Strategic battle effects, Save and resume battles, Customizable teams and colors, Real-time statistics tracking, Keep screen awake

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Dot Battles! | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Donation | $9.99 | one-time |


### Aether Bastion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-bastion/id6806149789)

Defend a growing rift against swarms. Strategically expand your keep and spend resources to bring cores home. Enjoy live co-op multiplayer for up to four players.

**Highlights:** Idle rift defense gameplay, Strategic keep growth, Resource management, Live co-op multiplayer (2-4 players), Seasonal events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bastion Circle | $7.99 | per month |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ember Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awakening Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ember Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purse of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Founder’s Sigil | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Treasury of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Battles free?

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

### Is Aether Bastion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dot Battles or Aether Bastion?

Aether Bastion is rated higher. Dot Battles averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Aether Bastion averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Dot Battles or Aether Bastion have ads?

Neither Dot Battles nor Aether Bastion shows ads.

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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.*