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Spec score 9.1 #1 of 14 in Game Distribution Platforms

What it is

Battle.net is a free game launcher and companion app for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. The desktop app gathers games in one library, launches them, and installs games and patches; while running, it can keep them updated automatically. Players can browse the store for games and expansions, send digital gifts, and find free-to-play titles including Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Games and some in-game purchases may cost extra. Social features include messaging, voice chat, friend connections, and real-time updates. News includes sales, trailers, and patch notes. The mobile app supports shopping, social features, news, and account safety, including chat, friend presence, and friend requests. Users can enable two-factor authentication. Offline mode works only in selected games: downloads and updates need an internet connection, and social features and matchmaking are unavailable offline. World of Warcraft versions and game modes are installed through the desktop app.

Spec sheet

What it does
Battle.net launches Blizzard games, connects players with friends and delivers news and updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · download.battle.net
Support
Blizzard Support provides help with Battle.net account access, authenticators, phone numbers, parental controls, and payments.Read 30 Sep 2026 · us.support.blizzard.com
Founded
1991Read 28 Sep 2026 · download.battle.net
Account security
Blizzard recommends adding an authenticator and says two-step verification makes unauthorized account access extremely difficult.Read 30 Sep 2026 · us.support.blizzard.com
API authentication
The Battle.net OAuth API provides client-credentials access for game data and authorization-code access for player profiles, with regional endpoints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apis.io
API coverage
The documented ecosystem includes World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Hearthstone and StarCraft II game or community APIs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
API limitation
API Evangelist reports that Battle.net exposes REST and OAuth request-response APIs but no documented WebSocket, server-sent-events, GraphQL subscription, gRPC or webhook streaming surface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Apple privacy disclosure
Apple says identifiers may track users and that purchases, contact information, user content, identifiers, usage data and diagnostics may be linked to identity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Company founders
Crunchbase lists Allen Adham, Frank Pearce and Michael Morhaime as founders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company founding
Trustpilot's company information states Blizzard Entertainment was founded February 8, 1991 as Silicon & Synapse.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Company headquarters and size
LinkedIn lists Irvine, California headquarters and a 1,001–5,000 employee company size.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
Crunchbase lists the legal name as Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Free access
The download page advertises free games such as Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 plus trials of other titles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · download.battle.net
Game installation
Blizzard Support says all World of Warcraft versions and game modes are installed through the Battle.net desktop app.Read 30 Sep 2026 · us.support.blizzard.com
Game launcher
The desktop app launches games, connects players with friends, and provides news and updates.Read 30 Sep 2026 · download.battle.net
Game library
The app brings games together in one place and offers access to free-to-play games such as Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone.Read 30 Sep 2026 · download.battle.net
Game updates
The desktop app can install games and patches and keep them automatically up to date while running.Read 30 Sep 2026 · news.blizzard.com
Google Play privacy
Google Play says the app may share personal information, app activity and app-performance data, encrypts data in transit and supports deletion requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Integration: Xbox and third-party games
Windows Central reports that Battle.net added Xbox first-party titles and The Witcher 3 as its first third-party game.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
iOS availability
Apple lists Battle.net as a free iPhone entertainment app requiring iOS 26.0 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
iOS release features
Recent iOS releases added in-app video, faster social navigation, Apple Pay checkout, game news and patch-note tabs, Xbox Game Pass views and Overwatch hero statistics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: launcher overhead
PC Gamer criticizes Battle.net as one of many unwanted launchers that can hang or crash and require task-manager termination.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pcgamer.com
Limit: mobile reconnecting
Apple reviewers report the app can remain stuck reconnecting after switching apps or waking the phone and may require force-closing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: support and account access
Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly describe slow or automated support, account suspensions, authenticator lockouts and difficulty recovering compromised accounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: Warcraft 3 Legacy
Windows Central reports the Legacy 1.29 client is offline/LAN only, remains affected by old issues and uses 32-bit code that excludes Macs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
Mobile app
The Battle.net mobile app supports shopping, social features, news, and account safety while on the go.Read 30 Sep 2026 · download.battle.net
Mobile app capabilities
The Android app lets users see friends, browse games and forums, read patch notes, manage an Authenticator and open or reply to support tickets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Mobile companion
Blizzard provides a Battle.net mobile app for shopping, social features, news and account security.Read 15 Oct 2026 · download.battle.net
Mobile platforms
Blizzard says its mobile app is available for iOS and Android and includes chat, friend presence, and friend requests.Read 30 Sep 2026 · worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com
News
The app provides news including sales, trailers, and patch notes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · download.battle.net
News and patches
The client presents sales, trailers, news and patch notes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · download.battle.net
Notable news: Warcraft 3 Legacy
Windows Central dates Blizzard's Warcraft 3 Legacy announcement to April 29, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
Offline limitations
Offline mode is available only in select games; downloading games and applying updates require an internet connection, and social features and matchmaking are unavailable offline.Read 30 Sep 2026 · us.support.blizzard.com
Outage complaint
A September 2026 Blizzard forum thread records widespread Battle.net connection failures for AT&T Fiber users in Florida and Louisiana while other services worked.Read 15 Oct 2026 · us.forums.blizzard.com
Ownership history
Crunchbase states Blizzard merged with Activision in December 2007.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Praise: publisher launcher quality
Windows Central describes Battle.net as arguably the strongest publisher-focused launcher and says retention is nearly as good as Steam's according to an Xbox executive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
Rating on Apple App Store
No rating overview is displayed because Apple says the app has not received enough ratings or reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
3.5 out of 5 from 144K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
1.1 out of 5 from 2,349 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Sample-code licence
The official OAuth client-sample repository is marked Apache-2.0 licensed; this applies to the sample repository rather than the Battle.net service itself.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
SDK and samples
Blizzard publishes an OAuth client-sample repository with Java WebFlux and Java WebMVC sample applications and setup instructions for client IDs, secrets and redirect URIs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Shop
Users can buy games, expansions and digital gifts through the shop.Read 15 Oct 2026 · download.battle.net
Social features
The app supports friend lists, real-time messaging and voice chat.Read 15 Oct 2026 · download.battle.net
Store
Players can shop for games and expansions and send digital gifts to friends.Read 30 Sep 2026 · download.battle.net
Two-factor authentication
Battle.net offers account protection through two-factor authentication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · download.battle.net
Unified library
The desktop app puts supported games in one place for launching and management.Read 15 Oct 2026 · download.battle.net

Plans and prices

Battle.net desktop app and mobile app Free Desktop app for Windows and Mac · mobile app for iOS and Android · games and some in-game purchases may cost extra Read 30 Sep 2026 · download.battle.net
Battle.net desktop/mobile app Free Launcher and account app; games, expansions and digital goods are sold through the shop Read 15 Oct 2026 · download.battle.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan for desktop and mobile apps
  • Installs games and patches, with automatic updates
  • Messaging, voice chat, and friend connections
  • Mobile app includes chat and friend requests
  • Two-factor authentication is available

Limits

  • Games and some in-game purchases may cost extra
  • Offline mode is limited to selected games
  • Downloads and updates require internet
  • Social features and matchmaking are unavailable offline

Who it suits

It suits players who want to manage games, updates, news, and friend interactions from a single app. Mobile users can also access shopping and social features on iOS or Android.

Verdict

Battle.net combines game management, a store, news, and player communication in one desktop app, with companion mobile features. Check the offline limits and possible game or in-game costs before relying on it.

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