Comparison

BattleLore vs Unmatched

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

Head to head
About

BattleLore

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
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"One of the best of the year." - boardgamegeek.com Pocket Tactics - 5 out of 5 Board Game Geek - 5 out of 5 Touch Arcade - 4 out of 5 Gamezebo - 4 out of 5 EPIC FANTASY BATTLES Command valiant warriors and vicious demons in BattleLore: Command, based on the board game BattleLore Second Edition. Lead the noble Daqan army as they fearlessly defend their homeland from the invading hordes of the Uthuk Y’llan– demon-blooded barbarians spreading chaos and destruction wherever they go. Or, lead the Uthuk Y’llan and channel their fury into military supremacy. PREPARE FOR WAR: Muster armies suited to the mission at hand and support your strengths as a commander. Deploy them strategically and order them unit by unit. TAKE THE FIELD: Use the 360º view to see the battlefield from any vantage point. WIELD ARCANE POWERS: Lore powers give each army unique tactical and magical advantages you can use to surprise the enemy and turn the tide of battle. FIGHT A HEROIC CAMPAIGN: Take charge of the Daqan army in a multi-mission single-player campaign to vanquish the Uthuk Y’llan and save Terrinoth. SKIRMISH AGAINST A FRIEND OR AGAINST THE COMPUTER: Challenge your friends or the CPU in multiplayer matches: Online, LAN, Pass & Play or vs. CPU! YOU ARE IN COMMAND.

About

Unmatched

Engage in tactical card-driven battles between iconic characters from myth, history, and fiction. Command unique heroes and their sidekicks, utilizing distinct card decks and abilities to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents. Enjoy quick, strategic duels with deep replayability.

Highlights
  • Asymmetric hero abilities
  • Unique card decks per hero
  • Tactical maneuver and attack actions
  • Multiple AI difficulty levels
  • Online multiplayer (synchronous/asynchronous)
  • Stunning artwork
  • In-game tutorial and rulebook
Features
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Unmatched: Digital Edition is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed board game, where two (or more) opponents command characters from myth, history, or fiction in a battle for the ages! Have you ever wondered who would win, King Arthur (aided by Merlin) or a sword-wielding Alice of Wonderland? How would Sinbad and his trusty porter fare against Medusa and the three harpies? The only way to find the truth is in battle with a quick game of Unmatched! In Battle The Are No Equals! What is Unmatched? Unmatched: Digital Edition is a tactical game where each player commands their hero and sidekick(s), using a unique deck of cards, to defeat their opponent on the field of battle. The rules are simple. On your turn, take two actions which can be: - Maneuver: Move your fighters and draw a card! - Attack: Play an attack card! - Scheme: Play a scheme card (cards that have a special effect). Get your opponent's hero to zero health, and you win the game. What makes the game special is that each hero has a unique deck and ability. Alice grows big and gets small. King Arthur can discard a card to power up his attack. Sinbad gets stronger as he goes on more voyages. Medusa can damage you with just a glance. What makes Unmatched great? Unmatched is one of those easy-to-learn games with an incredible amount of depth. The tactical insight and knowledge of your hero and your opponents will determine the outcome of the fight. Games are quick – but play out very differently! Your decisions will determine your fate, and your skill (and just a bit of luck) will win the day. What can you expect? * Epic duels between the most unlikely opponents! * Huge tactical depth! * Stunning artwork by legendary artists! *Three levels of AI for solo play! * Near infinite replayability! * Easy to learn, hard to master! * In-game tutorial and rulebook! * Online multiplayer! * Synchronous and asynchronous game modes! * Official Unmatched rules consulted with the designers of the board game! * Multiple expansions to come - bringing new heroes and maps! * Unique experience of a board game with the convenience of a digital platform! The basic game contains: - Alice - King Arthur - Medusa - Sinbad - Marmoreal Map - Sarphedon Map The original board game was awarded the following honors: - 2019 Board Game Quest Awards Best Two Player Game Nominee - 2019 Board Game Quest Awards Best Tactical/Combat Game Nominee The application was recognized by the BoardGameGeek community: - Best Board Game App Winner of the 18th Annual Golden Geek Awards for 2023

Screenshots

BattleLore4 screens
Unmatched4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unmatched at every 3 weeks against BattleLore's every 2 months. Unmatched also leads on chart position (#52 vs unranked) and ratings volume (93 vs 16). BattleLore's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

BattleLore costs $6.99 and Unmatched $7.99 up front. BattleLore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Unmatched sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for BattleLore against 4.0 for Unmatched. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unmatched has 93 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of BattleLore's written reviews are positive against 51% of Unmatched's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BattleLore ships an update every 2 months, Unmatched every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BattleLore versus Unmatched: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattleLoreUnmatched
Price$6.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.0 (16 ratings)4.0 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1693 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#52 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size826 MB410 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperFantasy Flight GamesDire Wolf Digital

Customer experience

BattleLore

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative27.9%

Unmatched

All ratings93 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral15.1%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative26.7%

User reviews

BattleLore

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 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

Room to improve

  • 🎲 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

Unmatched

From 93 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Faithful digital adaptation of beloved board game
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
  • 🎭 Unique character mechanics and gameplay depth
  • ⚡ Smooth performance on iPad
  • 🌐 Cross-platform play support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • 🐛 Multiple game-breaking bugs affecting characters
  • ❌ No local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
  • 👥 Lack of active online player base
  • 📝 Text too small to read comfortably

Bugs and requests

BattleLore

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
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  • Force quit loses all progress with no save
  • Game crashes at level selection screen
  • Crashes on iPhone 6+ consistently
  • No sound on iPad Air
  • Game wedges in weird state with Lore menu
  • Crashes when app is closed mid-game
  • LAN multiplayer disconnection issues
  • Incompatible with iOS 8 and later versions
  • Storage space requirement mismatch in app info

Requested features

20 requests
  • 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
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  • Zoom capability for smaller screens
  • Additional campaign expansions
  • Play as the Uthuk faction in campaign
  • German language translation
  • French language translation
  • Russian language translation
  • Faster enemy turn animations
  • Terrain information display before movement
  • Top-down board game view option
  • Unit experience and progression system
  • Cross-device iCloud synchronization
  • Rotate screen orientation option
  • More unit types and factions
  • Pass and play local multiplayer
  • 64-bit update for modern devices

Unmatched

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Game crashes during attacks and combat actions
  • Game freezes between turns in online play
  • Dracula character causes frequent crashes and loading loops
  • Medusa's versatile attacks not working properly
  • Alice frequently changes size incorrectly
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  • Sinbad's journeys work inconsistently
  • Invisible Man cannot place two cards on deck properly
  • Bigfoot ability box gets stuck on screen
  • Game crashes when exiting active games in lobby
  • Tutorial hangs on Excalibur card selection
  • Players cannot rejoin dropped online matches
  • Scheme cards display too briefly to read
  • Zone information not clearly displayed
  • 2v2 mode has multiple bugs
  • Robin Hood scheme card protection not working
  • Opponent able to skip turns unfairly
  • Sound stops working after initial download
  • Inconsistent character behavior between 1v1 and 2v2 modes
  • Cross-platform compatibility issues between iOS and other platforms
  • Feedback submission form fails to send reports

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add local 2-player pass-and-play mode
  • Release more character sets (Volume 2, Jurassic Park, Houdini & The Genie)
  • Increase text size or add zoom feature for cards
  • Add Russian language support
  • Add Spanish language support
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  • Add French language support
  • Add German language support
  • Enable Mac support for iPad app
  • Implement quick match online system
  • Add timer for online turns to prevent idle players
  • Improve push notifications for async games
  • Add 2v2 mode with player control of both heroes
  • Increase scheme card display duration
  • Add competitive ladder/ranking system
  • Allow offline play for Season Pass content
  • Improve character AI decision-making
  • Add post-game analysis or replay feature
  • Reduce DLC pricing or bundle with base game

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BattleLore

One-time1
  • Locust Expansion$2.99
13 purchases

Unmatched

One-time13
  • Map - Yukon$0.99
  • Map - Soho$0.99
  • Map - Heorot$0.99
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  • Map - Baskerville Manor$0.99
  • Hero - Bigfoot$1.99
  • Hero - Dracula$1.99
  • Hero - Invisible Man$1.99
  • Hero - Jekyll & Hyde$1.99
  • Hero - Robin Hood$1.99
  • Hero - Sherlock Holmes$1.99
  • Hero - Little Red$1.99
  • Hero - Beowulf$1.99
  • Season Pass$11.99

Questions

Is BattleLore free?
BattleLore costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Unmatched free?
Unmatched costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BattleLore or Unmatched?
BattleLore and Unmatched are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 93 ratings respectively.
Do BattleLore or Unmatched have ads?
Neither BattleLore nor Unmatched shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BattleLore or Unmatched?
BattleLore ships an update every 2 months, and Unmatched every 3 weeks. Most recently, BattleLore was updated on October 15, 2026 and Unmatched on October 14, 2026.

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