Comparison

DraftBattle vs Retro Diamond

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

Head to head
About

DraftBattle

Build a fantasy basketball team based on daily themes and compete against real players. Take control during clutch moments of simulated games to secure victory and climb the ranks. Offers daily challenges and progression systems for continuous engagement.

Highlights
  • Themed fantasy basketball drafts
  • Compete against real opponents
  • In-game clutch moment control
  • Daily prompts and leaderboards
  • Player progression and ranks
  • Free-to-play with optional purchases
Features
Currently charting
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Build the ultimate basketball team. Then prove it's the best. DraftBattle is the competitive basketball team-building game where every draft is a new challenge. Build dream teams, battle real players, climb the rankings, and prove your basketball knowledge. Every challenge is different. Build the greatest defensive team ever. Create the perfect starting five. Beat legendary dynasties. Find the best young core. There are endless ways to play. 5 Game Modes Association Mode Travel across the map and conquer every basketball franchise. Build the greatest all-time team for each city, complete unique challenges, and create the ultimate basketball dynasty. Division Drafts Draft your team in just 60 seconds and battle real players from around the world. Every matchup is unique. Weekend League Compete in weekly events, climb the leaderboard, and earn exclusive rewards against the best drafters. Tournaments Take on themed competitions, survive multiple rounds, and prove you can build winning teams under any challenge. Daily Challenge A brand-new basketball challenge every day. New rules. New teams. New debates. Build Better Teams Winning isn't just about picking the biggest stars. Every draft rewards strategy, chemistry, and smart team building. Use Redraft, Rewind, and Reposition to perfect your lineup and outsmart your opponents. Rise Through the Ranks Earn XP, unlock rewards, complete achievements, and climb from Bronze all the way to Hall of Fame. Whether you're chasing the perfect team, conquering every franchise, or competing against the world's best players, there's always another challenge waiting. Build your dream team. Beat everyone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://draftbattle.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://draftbattle.app/privacy

About

Retro Diamond

Features
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RETRO DIAMOND: baseball the way you remember it, in pixel art. Bat, pitch, steal bases, and make real strategic calls mid-play, with controls designed for your thumb and the clean spirit of the best retro arcade games. THE DUEL AT THE HEART OF THE GAME Throw 5 pitch types with a single gesture, paint the corners, and face an opposing pitcher who mixes it up every inning. Time your swing to send the ball exactly where you want — from a clean single to a home run. REAL BASERUNNING STRATEGY It's not just a duel: decide where every runner goes, go for the double play on defense, take calculated risks to score. BUILT FOR MOBILE Dedicated touch controls, quick matches you can play between subway stops, no ads, no in-app purchases, no account required. 100% FREE No ads. No in-app purchases. No tracking. Just baseball, wherever you are. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

DraftBattle4 screens
Retro Diamond4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Diamond at none against DraftBattle's 18. Retro Diamond also leads on ads (none vs shown). DraftBattle's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. DraftBattle sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Retro Diamond asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DraftBattle ships an update every 6 days, Retro Diamond every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DraftBattle versus Retro Diamond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraftBattleRetro Diamond
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (378 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings378 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro MarquesMerlin Salesse

In-app purchases

18 purchases

DraftBattle

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Weekly$6.997 Days
One-time16
  • 3 Redrafts$0.99
  • 3 Repositions$0.99
  • Unlimited Energy 1h$1.99
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  • 10 Redrafts$2.99
  • 10 Rewinds$2.99
  • 10 Repositions$2.99
  • 25 Redrafts$3.99
  • 25 Rewinds$3.99
  • 25 Repositions$3.99
  • Unlimited Energy 24h$3.99
  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • 15 Energy$5.99
  • 40 Energy$12.99
  • Unlimited Energy 7 Days$12.99
  • Lifetime Energy Pass$19.99
  • Lifetime Energy Pass$29.99
None

Retro Diamond

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DraftBattle free?
DraftBattle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Diamond free?
Retro Diamond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DraftBattle or Retro Diamond have ads?
DraftBattle shows ads; Retro Diamond does not.
Which is updated more often, DraftBattle or Retro Diamond?
DraftBattle ships an update every 6 days, and Retro Diamond every 10 days. Most recently, DraftBattle was updated on October 17, 2026 and Retro Diamond on October 4, 2026.

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