# BattleLore vs Fighting Fantasy Classics

The clearest difference is price: Fighting Fantasy Classics at Free against BattleLore's $6.99. Fighting Fantasy Classics also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (82% vs 56%). BattleLore's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Fighting Fantasy Classics is free to download; BattleLore costs $6.99 up front. BattleLore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fighting Fantasy Classics sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fighting Fantasy Classics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fighting Fantasy Classics has 425 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of BattleLore's written reviews are positive against 82% of Fighting Fantasy Classics's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BattleLore | Fighting Fantasy Classics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlelore-command/id931579459/reviews) | **[4.7 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-classics/id1261201650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **425** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 826 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fantasy Flight Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/372272435) | [Tin Man Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102) |

## What reviewers say

### BattleLore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlelore-command/id931579459)

Engage in epic fantasy battles by commanding valiant warriors and vicious demons. Muster armies, deploy them strategically, and wield arcane powers to outmaneuver your opponents. Fight a heroic campaign or challenge friends in multiplayer skirmishes.

**Highlights:** Epic fantasy battles, Strategic army mustering and deployment, 360º battlefield view, Wield arcane Lore powers, Multi-mission single-player campaign, Online and local multiplayer skirmishes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Locust Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent tactical strategy gameplay with depth
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and 3D animations
- 🎵 Great sound design and voice acting
- 📖 Engaging campaign with compelling story
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Dice rolls appear heavily biased toward AI
- 💾 No mid-game save functionality
- ⏱️ Battles take excessively long to complete
- 🔄 No undo button for accidental actions
- 📱 UI elements too small on smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after defeating boss Ravos
- App crashes when selecting units in certain scenarios
- Crashes on iPad mini and smaller devices
- Game closes when tapping blue flags on map
- Crashes when grotesque ability is used

**Requested features**

- Mid-game save functionality (most requested)
- Undo button for accidental moves and lore selections
- Asynchronous online multiplayer
- Difficulty level selection
- Game state saving between sessions


### Fighting Fantasy Classics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-classics/id1261201650)

Embark on epic text-based roleplaying adventures where your choices shape the narrative. Explore magical realms, battle monsters, and uncover mysteries with interactive storytelling and remastered classic tales. Features include automated character sheets, map tracking, and collectible artwork.

**Highlights:** Text-based roleplaying adventures, Automated adventure sheet, Map your journey feature, Collectible artwork gallery, Atmospheric music, Unlimited bookmarks, Dice accelerometer support

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forest of Doom | $3.99 | one-time |
| Island of the Lizard King | $3.99 | one-time |
| Caverns of the Snow Witch | $3.99 | one-time |
| Warlock of Firetop Mountain | $3.99 | one-time |
| Citadel of Chaos | $3.99 | one-time |
| City of Thieves | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deathtrap Dungeon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Trial of Champions | $3.99 | one-time |
| House of Hell | $3.99 | one-time |
| Freeway Fighter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Return to Firetop Mountain | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scorpion Swamp | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eye of the Dragon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starship Traveller | $3.99 | one-time |
| Creature of Havoc | $3.99 | one-time |
| Port of Peril | $3.99 | one-time |
| Armies of Death | $3.99 | one-time |
| Temple of Terror | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BattleLore free?

BattleLore costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Fighting Fantasy Classics free?

Fighting Fantasy Classics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BattleLore or Fighting Fantasy Classics?

Fighting Fantasy Classics is rated higher. BattleLore averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Fighting Fantasy Classics averages 4.7 from 425 ratings.

### Do BattleLore or Fighting Fantasy Classics have ads?

Neither BattleLore nor Fighting Fantasy Classics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BattleLore or Fighting Fantasy Classics?

BattleLore ships an update every 2 months, and Fighting Fantasy Classics every 2 months. Most recently, BattleLore was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fighting Fantasy Classics on October 24, 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.*