# Vice captain vs Save! Hero Goalkeeper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vice captain at none against Save! Hero Goalkeeper's 10. Vice captain also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.0). Save! Hero Goalkeeper's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 23). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save! Hero Goalkeeper sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Vice captain asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Vice captain against 4.3 for Save! Hero Goalkeeper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save! Hero Goalkeeper has 1.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Vice captain's written reviews are positive against 30% of Save! Hero Goalkeeper's.

Vice captain ships an update every 6 weeks, Save! Hero Goalkeeper monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vice captain | Save! Hero Goalkeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vice-captain/id1038025867/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-hero-goalkeeper/id1400709453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.7% of reviews** | 30.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 499 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470473550) | [COCODIGITAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654036074) |

## What reviewers say

### Vice captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vice-captain/id1038025867)

Engage in a soccer battle action game where you aim shots at monsters. If the ball is missed, you can pick it up to continue the challenge. Enjoy free kick challenges with a unique monster-fighting twist.

**Highlights:** Soccer battle action, Aim shots at monsters, Pick up the ball, Free kick challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Save! Hero Goalkeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-hero-goalkeeper/id1400709453)

Step into the shoes of a professional soccer goalkeeper and defend your team's goal. Experience realistic match action, train your skills, and unlock new gear through an exciting loot system. Become a legend by saving every shot and leading your team to victory.

**Highlights:** Play as a professional goalkeeper, Realistic soccer match action, Train and upgrade equipment, Loot system with pack opening, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Bills | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Bills | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 600 Bills | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 2 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 2 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Bills | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 💡 Realistic goalkeeper experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 🐛 Level 10 glitch
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Unrealistic ball curve

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at level 10
- Kicks player out of game mid-match
- Disconnects due to internet issues even with good connection
- Controls feel unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add goalkeeper movement
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Fix level 10 bug
- Enhance responsiveness of controls
- Adjust ball physics for more realistic curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vice captain free?

Vice captain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Save! Hero Goalkeeper free?

Save! Hero Goalkeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vice captain or Save! Hero Goalkeeper?

Save! Hero Goalkeeper is rated higher. Vice captain averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Save! Hero Goalkeeper averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Vice captain or Save! Hero Goalkeeper have ads?

Neither Vice captain nor Save! Hero Goalkeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vice captain or Save! Hero Goalkeeper?

Vice captain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Save! Hero Goalkeeper monthly. Most recently, Vice captain was updated on November 2, 2026 and Save! Hero Goalkeeper on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*