Report updated Mar 26, 2026
Battle Grid Companion
v1.1.4Owners of the BATTLESHIP game on Nintendo Switch who want to play local multiplayer with friends and family.
What Is Battle Grid Companion?
Launched May 27, 2019
Updated Nov 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
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Key Features
Acts as a dedicated secondary controller for the BATTLESHIP game on Nintendo Switch, allowing for local multiplayer.
Allows players to deploy ships and keep their grid hidden from opponents during gameplay.
Provides unique special abilities to shake up strategic possibilities during each turn.
Features unique and authentic art for fleets based on the selected commander.
Recent User Sentiment iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a upset sentiment. Users appreciate core concept appeal, but report connection and lobby failures and frequent app crashes.”
What Users Love
Love the concept, and the 1 game was awesome
This game is awesome but the app to try and play local with 2 people is riddled with problems
Pain Points
Always says invalid code when trying to play
The app won't let two phones join at the same time
Game is very fun to play when it works, but it unpredictably crashes frequently
Haven’t been able to finish one game before it freezes
High confidence · 76 reviews available
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong brand association with the official Hasbro BATTLESHIP license.
- Unique technical architecture that bridges mobile devices with console hardware.
- Integration of strategic Commanders Mode.
Cons
- Critical technical debt regarding lobby connectivity and session stability.
- Poor user onboarding leading to confusion.
- Low user sentiment and high churn.
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Capture market share by providing a stable second-screen experience.
- Improve UX through better in-app tutorials.
- Leverage Discord community for direct feedback.
Market Threats
- Reputational damage to the parent console game.
- Users abandoning local multiplayer for other titles.
Key Takeaways
Battle Grid Companion is a upsetting tools app that is completely free. With a 1.8/5 rating from 294 reviews, it upsets most users from users. Users particularly appreciate core concept appeal, though connection and lobby failures remains a common concern.
Best for: Owners of the BATTLESHIP game on Nintendo Switch who want to play local multiplayer with friends and family.
App Details & Pricing
Model: free
The app is a free utility tool designed to enhance the experience of the paid Nintendo Switch game, serving as a value-add rather than a standalone revenue generator.
iOS Version
1.1.4
Android Version
1.1.5
Release Date
May 27, 2019
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Marmalade Game Studio