Battle.net vs Rocksmith+
Battle.net
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| Figure | Battle.net | Rocksmith+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $11.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 8.9 (#10) | 9.1 (#8) |
| Company legal name | Crunchbase lists the legal name as Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. | Ubisoft's legal corporate name is Ubisoft Entertainment. |
| Founded | 1991 | 1986 |
| Rating on Apple App Store | No rating overview is displayed because Apple says the app has not received enough ratings or reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings |
| Rating on Google Play | 3.5 out of 5 from 144K reviews | 3.0 out of 5 from 1.83K reviews |
| Support | Blizzard Support provides help with Battle.net account access, authenticators, phone numbers, parental controls, and payments. | Ubisoft directs players with questions about changes to the subscription terms to Customer Support. |
| What it does | Battle.net launches Blizzard games, connects players with friends and delivers news and updates. | Rocksmith+ is a subscription music-learning service for playing guitar, bass and piano with interactive song arrangements. |
Plans
Battle.net
- Battle.net desktop app and mobile appFree
- Battle.net desktop/mobile appFree
Rocksmith+
- 1 Month SubscriptionPriced on request
- 3 Month SubscriptionPriced on request
- 12-Month All-Access PlanPriced on request
- Free to PlayFree
- 1 Month Sub$19.99 a month
- 3 Month Sub$49.99, paid once
- 12-Month All-Access Plan$139.99 a year
In their own words
Battle.net
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.
Rocksmith+
Rocksmith+ is Ubisoft's music-learning service for guitar, bass, and piano. Its expanding library includes official recordings and covers across rock, hip hop, pop, metal, soundtracks, Latin, and classical. The service tracks and analyzes playing and provides instant recommendations. Practice tools include Riff Repeater, Adaptive Difficulty, interactive video lessons, and sheet music. The Free to Play plan costs nothing and includes lessons and a selection of 20 songs; a subscription unlocks the full licensed song catalog. Paid access starts at $7.99/mo, with listed options for one month, three months, and a 12-Month All-Access Plan. The service runs on Android, iOS, and Windows and includes progress tracking and cloud saves, but not offline access. On PC, playing requires a persistent internet connection, a guitar or bass, and separately purchased connection equipment. Supported instrument connections include ASIO and WASAPI devices; Ubisoft recommends compatible hardware supporting 16-bit, 48 kHz operation.