# Battle for DC vs Super Pixel Heroes

The clearest difference is rating: Super Pixel Heroes at 4.6 against Battle for DC's 4.0. Super Pixel Heroes also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). Battle for DC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle for DC sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Super Pixel Heroes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Super Pixel Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Pixel Heroes has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Battle for DC ships an update every 18 months, Super Pixel Heroes every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle for DC | Super Pixel Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-for-dc/id1046052136/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-pixel-heroes/id1149840530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DC & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284947607) | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle for DC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-for-dc/id1046052136)

Pilot a tank drone to fight a global AI takeover and reclaim cities for humanity. Collect digital keys to access the master data center and destroy the enemy's core.

**Highlights:** Pilot a tank drone, Global AI takeover theme, City-based battles, Collect digital keys, Destroy master data center, Drone upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rate of Fire | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maneuverability | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turret Rotation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Armor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ammo Capacity | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power-up Rate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Damage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Projectile Speed | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2X Everything | $2.99 | one-time |


### Super Pixel Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-pixel-heroes/id1149840530)

Engage in epic pixelated battles, creating your own superhero identity to defeat villains. Collect and unlock a diverse roster of hilarious action heroes from various themed worlds, unleashing comical finishers and special abilities in retro-style arcade arenas.

**Highlights:** Create superhero identity, Collect legendary heroes, Four thematic worlds (Dino, Jungle, Zombies, Robots), Retro-style arcade action, Unleash hilarious finishers and SPs, Exciting arenas with unique obstacles, Open crates for hero parts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parry's Pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| ATOM Common | $0.99 | one-time |
| NOISY BOY Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPIKE Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| KING KONG Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Starter Pack-Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Baloo's Bounty | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Starter Pack-Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| ATOM Legendary. | $9.99 | one-time |
| KING KONG Legendary. | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great pixel art graphics
- 🔥 Awesome crossover characters
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎉 Nostalgic and reminiscent of childhood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking new characters

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to servers
- Rewards not unlocking properly
- Game crashes after certain playtime
- Unresponsive controls during fights

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse characters and franchises
- Implement online multiplayer mode
- Allow for deeper character customization
- Introduce new game modes and challenges
- Improve the reward system for progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle for DC free?

Battle for DC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Super Pixel Heroes free?

Super Pixel Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Battle for DC or Super Pixel Heroes?

Super Pixel Heroes is rated higher. Battle for DC averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Super Pixel Heroes averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Battle for DC or Super Pixel Heroes have ads?

Super Pixel Heroes shows ads; Battle for DC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Battle for DC or Super Pixel Heroes?

Battle for DC ships an update every 18 months, and Super Pixel Heroes every 3 months. Most recently, Battle for DC was updated on November 2, 2026 and Super Pixel Heroes on November 2, 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.*