Battle.net vs Yamata Launcher
Battle.net
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| Figure | Battle.net | Yamata Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 8.9 (#10) | 8.0 (#23) |
| 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. | Users can organize games from catalogs and manually added custom entries in a centralized library. |
| Support | Blizzard Support provides help with Battle.net account access, authenticators, phone numbers, parental controls, and payments. | The maker directs users to its Discord community for help and support, issue reports, and feature suggestions. |
Plans
Battle.net
- Battle.net desktop app and mobile appFree
- Battle.net desktop/mobile appFree
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.
Yamata Launcher
Yamata Launcher brings game catalogs, downloads and libraries from multiple ecosystems into one application. Users can browse catalogs from platforms and third-party sources, then organize games and manually added entries in a central library. It supports Torrent and HTTP downloads, with listed hosters including GoFile, MediaFire, VikingFile, Rootz, DataNodes, BuzzHeavier, PixelDrain and FuckingFast. Download providers designed for Yamata and providers from Hydra Launcher are supported. The launcher can run PC games and ROMs, track desktop playtime, extract downloaded content with an integrated 7z decompressor and identify game executables using a database of known names. GamesDB supplies metadata, while HowLongToBeat provides estimated playtime data. The maker lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, with integration for SteamOS and Batocera. Emulator support, controller support and metadata editing are also listed. The app is free under the MIT License. The maker says it does not distribute copyrighted content and places responsibility for acquiring and using content on users.