# Idle Hero Defense — Battle endless hordes of orcs!

> Fantasy idle defense game with hero collection and incremental progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Swell Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-hero-defense/id1404480807 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Swell Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608286310)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 136 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 222 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-hero-defense/id1404480807/reviews.md

## What is Idle Hero Defense?

Battle orcs and pirates in this fantasy hero game, as you defend against waves of enemies charging your base! This idle game lets you create a team of heroes – knight, ranger, mage and more – to defend against an endless swarm of vicious foes! Cast spells, earn gold, upgrade heroes and complete daily missions as you save the day.

A fantasy game of heroes and monsters, Idle Hero Defense makes you the commander. Like tower defense games, your heroes will fight off evil foes, gaining gold, leveling up, and unlocking new heroes as you play.

As a tap game, you recruit, train, and command your heroes from the touchscreen. Incremental game mechanics mean your heroes will grow as they fight, surviving against ever-worsening waves of monsters and fighting until they win.

IDLE HERO DEFENSE FEATURES
- PvP Tournament hosted twice a week
- Fend off pirates and evil monsters in mini-games
- Fantasy RPG-based world and classes
- Retro game-inspired graphics
- Daily missions to complete
- Strategy game tactics and units
- Idle game mechanics let the game play even when you’re busy
- Clicker game features to command units with a tap

FANTASY HEROES TO THE DEFENSE
- Collect heroes to form your party
- Cast spells to empower your units or defeat foes
- Earn gold, discover tomes and collect equipment
- Battle Orcs and bosses to survive as long as possible

## Key features

- Assemble a team of heroes
- Cast spells and upgrade units
- Defend against endless enemy waves
- Earn gold and collect equipment
- Complete daily missions
- Participate in PvP tournaments
- Incremental idle game mechanics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2x Game Speed | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3x Emeralds Boost | $14.99 | one-time |
| Champion Commander Class | $11.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Kingslayer Commander Class | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mastermind Commander Class | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip Video Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Temporary Tournament Boost | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-hero-defense/id1404480807/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good Idle Game

*2026-07-27*

Fun game, helps pass the time.

### 1/5 — Can’t restore purchases

*2025-12-06*

I can’t restore my purchases, every time I go and try to restore them it just says purchase failed. Is there a fix to this

### 5/5 — Update

*2023-10-02, version 1.18*

Pls update new wave

### 1/5 — I lost all mi progress

*2020-04-08*

This is the worst game in the world do not buy what ever you do do not buy I lost all mi progress I did not press the one button that resets your progress or delete and download it I press the torment witch I did mean to and I lost all mi progress completely this game is the worst I hate it SO MUCH so don’t download

### 5/5 — New update idea

*2020-02-25*

So I’m pretty sure that this idea was already posted but my idea is pvp arenas. In here 5 randomly selected heroes fight other players around the world and there would be ranks for the players because.. You know. And winning the better you are, the higher rank you would be. It would also reset on prestige.
                                       The Rewards 
So when you win, you would get crowns (the currency for the ranks) and the loser would lose crowns

### 4/5 — Question

*2020-01-27*

Hello I have made a purchase and wish to refund it as I purchased it accidentally.

### 5/5 — Good

*2019-03-25, version 1.17*

Good game but need more update

### 2/5 — Broken saves, slow combat

*2018-12-28*

If something happens to your device you’re out of luck, Cloud Saves don’t work. Tried loading it on my tablet as it as better battery life and it says it’s loaded; however everything is completely reset. 
Gameplay is extremely slow. After playing for awhile you’ll be able to 1 hit monsters until round 150. However, despite dealing so much damage so quickly you won’t actually get anywhere any farther; as it’s nearly impossible to increase your attack speed enough to make a difference. Instead, you can pay a whopping $9.99 so you can attack x2 as fast, which is still bad. 
You’re also limited to only using 5 Heroes at a time despite there being (36?), so still can’t increase your speed there. 
Other than that, there’s a lot of content in it, prestige’s, leader boards, weekly tournaments, etc. 

However it’s also not a clicker, you’re simply sitting there idle with your phone on doing nothing for sometimes 40-50 minutes at a time as there’s practically no way to increase speed of gameplay and you’re 1 hitting everything without Level 1 Heroes. 

Hope to see saves fixed and maybe implement tapping to increase speed of gameplay.

### 2/5 — Fun but dead

*2018-12-27*

I enjoyed this game a lot. I even bought all the extras. Everything seemed fair with both balance and cost. (Real money purchases do not give any real advantages, just allows you to grind a bit quicker).  It’s a shame the developer has kind of abandoned the game since it’s “not that profitable anymore”...

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2018-12-14*

Amazing Game loved it.

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Hero Defense

### What is Idle Hero Defense?

Idle Hero Defense is a fantasy-themed game where you defend your base against waves of enemies like orcs and pirates. It combines idle game mechanics with strategic hero management and combat.

### What are the key features of Idle Hero Defense?

Key features include collecting and upgrading a team of heroes, casting spells, defending against endless enemy hordes, earning gold, completing daily missions, and participating in weekly PvP tournaments. The game also incorporates incremental progression and retro-inspired graphics.

### Is Idle Hero Defense free to play?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for additional items or benefits, allowing players to enhance their experience.

### What kind of heroes can I collect?

You can collect a variety of heroes, including knights, rangers, and mages, to form your defensive party. As you play, you can earn gold, discover tomes, and collect equipment to strengthen your chosen heroes.

### How does the idle gameplay work?

The idle mechanics mean your heroes continue to fight and progress even when you are not actively playing. This allows for continuous advancement and resource generation, making it a game you can enjoy at your own pace.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.18 — 2019-08-21

- Reduced file size.
- Performance improvements.
- Bug fixes.

### 1.17 — 2019-02-01

Reduced file size. 
Performance improvements. 
Bug fixes.

### 1.16 — 2018-10-12

- Insane amount of performance improvements. The game should run incredibly smoothly now even with all combat texts, particles effects, etc turned on.
- Offerwall added in the gem shop as a new option to earn free gems.
- Minor bug fixes.

### 1.15 — 2018-09-24

> New "Rare" and "Epic" hero skins with powerful bonuses!
> New, fun enemy skins for each different map!
> Performance improvements.
> Bug fixes.

### 1.14 — 2018-09-07

- Cloud Save (finally!).
- Celestial Equipment.
- Improved anti-hack and auto-ban logic.
- Fixed some nasty bugs.

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