# Battle 3D vs Army Battle Simulator

The clearest difference is ads: Battle 3D at none against Army Battle Simulator's shown. Army Battle Simulator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (11K vs 3.7K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle 3D sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Army Battle Simulator sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Army Battle Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 11K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

Battle 3D ships an update monthly, Army Battle Simulator fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle 3D | Army Battle Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-3d-strategy-game/id948452996/reviews) | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-battle-simulator/id1272829053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 72.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 840 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luis Evaristo Rodriguez Campos](https://appshunter.io/developer/353502247) | [Rappid Studios PC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090666522) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-3d-strategy-game/id948452996)

Command large-scale battles with a vast array of military units, from soldiers and vehicles to aircraft and warships. Design your own missions, engage in tactical warfare, and test your strategic skills against other players in real-time multiplayer. Experience an advanced war simulator with diverse unit types and dynamic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Command diverse military units, Control units from above or individually, Conquer factories for resource production, Create custom battles with mission editor, Tactical nuclear weapon deployment, Unit transport via helicopter, truck, boat, and plane, Naval and world map campaigns, Real-time multiplayer battles

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reinforcement | $1.99 | one-time |
| AtomicPower | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Side | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cars and Night | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Missions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Maps | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nature Campaign | $3.99 | one-time |
| Desert Map | $3.99 | one-time |
| World Map | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Massive battles
- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Paywall for full content
- 👎 Unbalanced difficulty
- 👎 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Tanks/vehicles aiming issues
- Soldiers not shooting properly
- Crashes when using nuclear strike
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more unit variety
- Improve AI behavior
- Implement sandbox mode
- Add more maps and campaigns
- Improve camera controls


### Army Battle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-battle-simulator/id1272829053)

Engage in ultimate military simulations by strategically deploying air and ground units. Improve your army through upgrades and experience realistic ragdoll physics and enhanced bot intelligence. Compete in multiplayer modes with advanced matchmaking.

**Highlights:** Air and Ground units, Ragdoll and physics effects, Advanced army placement, Army upgrade system, Multiplayer ranking system, Improved graphics and AI

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem-pack 4,000 ! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem-pack 15,000 ! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem-pack 11,000 ! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Rocket Truck ! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dominator ! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Zeppelin ! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem-pack 50,000 ! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mega Robot ! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Stealth ! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Five Epic Units ! | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Realistic military simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Epics/upgrades too expensive
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay (red team advantage)

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing after battles
- Troops sinking into ground
- Inconsistent unit performance

**Requested features**

- More units/troops
- Ability to control units
- Buildings/cover for troops
- More maps/terrain options
- Multiplayer improvements (matchmaking, modes)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle 3D free?

Battle 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Army Battle Simulator free?

Army Battle Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Battle 3D or Army Battle Simulator?

Army Battle Simulator is rated higher. Battle 3D averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Army Battle Simulator averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do Battle 3D or Army Battle Simulator have ads?

Army Battle Simulator shows ads; Battle 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Battle 3D or Army Battle Simulator?

Battle 3D ships an update monthly, and Army Battle Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Battle 3D was updated on October 29, 2026 and Army Battle Simulator on October 29, 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.*