# BattleLore vs Through the Ages

The clearest difference is rating: Through the Ages at 4.9 against BattleLore's 4.0. Through the Ages also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). BattleLore's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

BattleLore costs $6.99 and Through the Ages $4.99 up front. BattleLore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Through the Ages sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Through the Ages holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Through the Ages has 5.1K 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 88% of Through the Ages's.

BattleLore ships an update every 2 months, Through the Ages every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BattleLore | Through the Ages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlelore-command/id931579459/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 826 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fantasy Flight Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/372272435) | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) |

## 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


### Through the Ages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Board, #115 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead a civilization from its beginnings to the modern era. Expand your resources, develop technologies, and build armies to defend or attack. Construct wonders and choose governments to achieve victory in this deep strategy game.

**Highlights:** Civilization development, Resource management, Technology research, Military expansion, Government selection, Wonder construction, Card-driven gameplay, Solo and online multiplayer

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Leaders and Wonders | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tutorial
- 👍 Great implementation of board game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging AI
- 👍 Lots of replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with online play
- 🐛 Bugs in challenge mode
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during challenge mode
- Connectivity issues with online play
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Freezing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add pass-and-play mode with AI
- Ability to mix human and AI players
- More customization options for game settings
- Expansion content (new leaders, wonders, etc.)
- Ability to slow down AI turns for better observation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BattleLore free?

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

### Is Through the Ages free?

Through the Ages costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BattleLore or Through the Ages?

Through the Ages is rated higher. BattleLore averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Through the Ages averages 4.9 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do BattleLore or Through the Ages have ads?

Neither BattleLore nor Through the Ages shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BattleLore or Through the Ages?

BattleLore ships an update every 2 months, and Through the Ages every 10 days. Most recently, BattleLore was updated on October 24, 2026 and Through the Ages on October 26, 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.*