Squad explode vs The BattleMage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squad explode
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Lead your squad through fast arena battles built for quick mobile sessions. Dodge enemy fire, collect coins, unlock new heroes, and upgrade weapons as each room pushes more enemies into the fight. Movement stays simple, shots stay readable, and every run gives you a clear path to stronger gear. Clear rooms, survive tougher waves, and keep pushing toward the next boss encounter. Squad explode includes ads and optional rewarded ads. Real-money in-app purchases are not enabled in this build.
The BattleMage
Engage in fast-paced twin-stick spell-slinging combat as a powerful mage. Explore diverse elemental biomes, fuse spells for devastating combinations, and face challenging bosses in this retro roguelite adventure. Level up abilities and adapt your arsenal to survive the journey.
- Twin-stick spell-slinging combat
- Dynamic spell fusions and upgrades
- Handcrafted elemental biomes
- Destructible terrain
- Epic multi-phase boss duels
- Endless Mode for infinite replay
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Unleash wild magic. Slay the enemy. Survive the journey. Step into the boots of The BattleMage, a fast-paced retro twin-stick action roguelite where every run is an explosive clash of magic, might, and monsters. Blast your way through enchanted forests, treacherous mountain crags, scorching dunes, and volcanic depths as you balance lethality and mana, forge unstoppable spell combinations, and face relentless bosses. Level up your spells and abilities, adapt your arsenal, and prove yourself against the darkness. * Twin-Stick Spell-Slinging Combat: Master an arsenal of destructive magic! Unleash blazing fireballs, Arcane Shotgun blasts, and cascading magical grenades with responsive, twitchy controls. * Dynamic Spell Fusions & Upgrades: Discover ancient obelisks, combine elemental arcana, and evolve your spells into devastating multi-tier combinations. * Endless Roguelite Adventure: Battle through handcrafted elemental biomes with destructible terrain, hidden secrets, epic multi-phase boss duels, and infinite replay in Endless Mode. Will you conquer the elements, or will the journey claim your soul? Download now and begin your quest!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squad explode at none against The BattleMage's 3. Squad explode also leads on iOS requirement (13.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. The BattleMage sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Squad explode asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Squad explode | The BattleMage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohammed Handa | ELIDA WAGGONER |
In-app purchases
Squad explode
No in-app purchases
The BattleMage
- Pouch of Gems - 100$0.29
- Bag of Gems - 500$0.99
- Chest of Gems - 1000$1.89
Questions
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