# BattleLore vs Unmatched

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unmatched at every 3 weeks against BattleLore's every 2 months. Unmatched also leads on chart position (#90 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BattleLore | Unmatched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlelore-command/id931579459/reviews) | [4.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | **55.8% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 826 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fantasy Flight Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/372272435) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## 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


### Unmatched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map - Yukon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Soho | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Heorot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Baskerville Manor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Bigfoot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Dracula | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Invisible Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Jekyll & Hyde | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Robin Hood | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Sherlock Holmes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Little Red | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Beowulf | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*