# HERO WARS Defense — Super Stickman

> Strategic tower defense game with hero collection and upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Jongha Back.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-wars-defense/id1242873139 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jongha Back](https://appshunter.io/developer/368507984)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,239 App Store ratings · 892 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-wars-defense/id1242873139/reviews.md

## What is HERO WARS Defense?

STRATEGIC DEFENSE:
- Defend your base.
- Collect various heroes, items, skills.
- Make the super power heroes by Level-up! 

FEATURES:
- You can create unique heroes.
- Upgrade heroes, base, skills. 
- Unlimited numbers of stages.

## Key features

- Strategic base defense
- Hero and item collection
- Skill upgrades
- Hero leveling and customization
- Unlimited stages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +400,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| +2,000,000 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| +5,200,000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Item. +360 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item. +1,800 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack iP-Costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Game buy the item 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Game buy the item 02 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Game buy the item 03 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Game Buy Hero 06 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack 06 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Item. +4,800 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack 08 | $7.99 | one-time |
| +12,000,000 Gold. | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of HERO WARS Defense?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and easy to play
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging tower defense gameplay
- ⏱️ Good time-killer game
- 🎮 Nostalgic childhood game

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of content updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Double reward ads not working as intended
- Game crashes on launch for some devices
- Progression reset issues for some users

**Most requested features**

- More playable characters and vehicles
- Sandbox mode to test out new units
- Improved reward system for ads
- Multiplayer or co-op mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 892)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-wars-defense/id1242873139/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Mineral speed up problem

*2026-07-16, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

I like the game but the mineral speed up for some reason resets to its original speed despite me having it at level 10. I really hope you can fix this problem since it makes a noticeable difference in whether i win or not.

### 5/5 — Please release new update to iphone

*2026-05-19, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

Hello, the game is very cool and interesting. Many thanks to the author. I've been playing for 4 years now. But I would like the author to continue releasing updates, because for some reason updates continue to be released on android, but not on iPhone. Please, the author, continue !🥰🥰🥰

### 4/5 — Fun so far

*2026-03-15, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

A little early to review but so far, so good!

### 5/5 — Addictive

*2026-02-16, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

Simple but fun

### 4/5 — King

*2026-02-14, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

Very fun

### 5/5 — The game is good it just needs some updates  in more gore and  finish’s

*2026-02-14, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

So add some new updates add better graphics in add sand box

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-01-26, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

Really fun game to play also easy to learn

### 5/5 — :)

*2026-01-18, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

Goty listo Xd

### 5/5 — Bom

*2026-01-13, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

Gostei

### 5/5 — ㅇㅇㅇㅇ

*2025-12-30, version 1.1.0 (1172)*

유료 캐릭터를 무과금으로 살수 있으면 좋겠어요.

## Frequently asked questions about HERO WARS Defense

### What is Hero Wars Defense?

Hero Wars Defense is a strategic defense game where players collect and upgrade heroes, items, and skills to defend their base. The game features an unlimited number of stages to progress through.

### How do I make my heroes stronger?

You can make your heroes stronger by leveling them up, upgrading their skills, and collecting various items. The game allows for the creation of unique heroes through these upgrade systems.

### Is Hero Wars Defense free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements, which are common monetization models for free mobile games.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect strategic defense gameplay focused on building and upgrading your forces. The core loop involves collecting resources, enhancing your heroes and base, and defending against waves of enemies across numerous stages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 (1172) — 2025-01-15

Added new controller.
You can control all heroes.

### 1.1.0 (1169) — 2025-01-04

Added new controller.
You can control all heroes.

### 1.1.0 (1168) — 2024-12-19

Added new controller.
You can control all heroes.

### 1.1.0 (1167) — 2024-10-24

Added new controller.
You can control all heroes.

### 1.1.0 (1165) — 2024-07-23

Added new controller.
You can control all heroes.

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All apps by Jongha Back: https://appshunter.io/developer/368507984

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*
