# XBOX vs Battle.net

XBOX and Battle.net both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of XBOX's written reviews are positive against 24% of Battle.net's. XBOX also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.7M vs 36K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for XBOX against 4.6 for Battle.net. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XBOX has 1.7M ratings behind it against 36K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of XBOX's written reviews are positive against 24% of Battle.net's.

XBOX ships an update fortnightly, Battle.net every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XBOX | Battle.net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781/reviews)** | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlenet/id1241040030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7M** | 36K |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 23.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | #180 |
| Size | 93 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) |

## What reviewers say

### XBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stay connected with your gaming community through voice and text chat, notifications, and messages. Discover and purchase games, explore Game Pass content, and share your best gaming moments. This app keeps you in the game, no matter where you play.

**Highlights:** Voice and text chat with friends, Game notifications and achievements, In-app game and add-on purchases, Explore Game Pass catalog and Perks, Share game clips and screenshots, Gaming Copilot for assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Xbox
- 👍 Convenient remote control features
- 📤 Easy sharing of captures and clips
- 💬 Useful for in-game communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Issues with account login and verification
- 🔇 Unreliable party chat and voice communication
- 🖼️ Inability to customize profile picture

**Reported bugs**

- Captures not uploading or viewable in the app
- Remote control input lag and inconsistent functionality
- Messaging conversations disappearing or not loading
- Repeated sign-in prompts and account access issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to browse and purchase games directly in the app
- Improve notification system and message delivery
- Restore achievement tracking and game stats viewing
- Optimize app performance and stability


### Battle.net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlenet/id1241040030)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Connect with friends, discover new games, and manage your account securely on the go. Stay updated with patch notes, join communities, and get support from Blizzard Entertainment.

**Highlights:** Friend and group management, Game discovery and community forums, Account security with Authenticator, Blizzard Support access, Patch notes and shop browsing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Useful for keeping in touch with friends
- 🔒 Secure authentication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Lack of profile and account management features
- 📢 Unwanted push notifications and advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Inability to load profiles and chat history
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Voice chat functionality
- Ability to view friend's game progress and gear
- Improved group chat and notification options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XBOX free?

XBOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Battle.net free?

Battle.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XBOX or Battle.net?

XBOX is rated higher. XBOX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7M ratings, while Battle.net averages 4.6 from 36K ratings.

### Do XBOX or Battle.net have ads?

Neither XBOX nor Battle.net shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XBOX or Battle.net?

XBOX ships an update fortnightly, and Battle.net every 4 weeks. Most recently, XBOX was updated on October 17, 2026 and Battle.net on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, XBOX or Battle.net?

XBOX currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Battle.net at #180. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*