Comparison

Widower's Sky vs Heroine Anthem Zero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widower's Sky

Embark on an emotional journey as a father and son seeking a new home after a profound loss. Explore breathtaking landscapes, battle wildlife and machines, and manage resources to survive. This adventure blends puzzle, platforming, and survival elements with a compelling narrative.

Highlights
  • Explore gorgeous landscapes
  • Engaging soundtrack
  • Living environments
  • Engaging story told through narration
  • Mix of puzzle, platforming, and survival
  • Battle wildlife and machines
  • Helpful dog companion
Features
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***Note this game is recommended for iPhone 6/iPad Air 2 and higher Experience the mobile exclusive only on iOS: Alone in a mysterious land, follow a father and son on a voyage to find home after the loss of their beloved wife and mother. They will endure a daunting journey of towering buildings and beautiful vistas using the ancient portals they happened upon. Equipped with only his bow and devastating dash attack, the father must fight against the wildlife and the machines while keeping the son fed and rested. Widower's Sky is a game about adventure, survival and family. Like chapters in a novel, you play through the future while listening to the past until the two timelines converge and the story reaches it's climax. Features • Gorgeous landscapes: Beautiful and varied worlds to explore. Stick to the path set before you or take your time wandering, it's up to you. • Engaging soundtrack: A hauntingly moving score that reacts to your progression. • The world: Living environments, including docile and vicious wildlife, set the stage for an ancient history that was ahead of it's time. The Rest • Engaging story told through narration that reveals itself through the chapters of the game. • Just the right amount of everything. A mix of puzzle, platforming and survival • A mix of enemies ranging from machines to wildlife • Compatible with MFi controllers • Make use of your hardware with stunning graphics • A helpful dog! A game by Michael Warren

About

Heroine Anthem Zero

Embark on a fantasy epic adventure with this retro 2D side-scrolling game. Experience a story of sacrifice and survival with an emotional soundtrack, intricate illustrations, and nimble platformer controls. Customize your gameplay with adjustable difficulty and controls.

Highlights
  • Epic fantasy story
  • Emotional soundtrack
  • Intricate illustrations
  • Retro 2D side-scrolling
  • Nimble platformer controls
  • Weapon and equipment system
  • Game difficulty customization
Features
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The first episode of an original fantasy epic adventure, Heroine Anthem Zero features a stunningly emotional soundtrack, and intricate illustrations. Experience a story of sacrifice and survival in a harsh world unforgiven by its god. Heroine Anthem Zero is a retro 2D side-scrolling game with intuitive controls, supporting 7 languages with dramatic voiceovers in Japanese. Come join us in exploring a fantasy world years in the making! ■An epic fantasy of musical proportions Depart on your adventure to the backdrop of an amazing soundtrack -- the joint effort of famous Japanese and Taiwanese composers, and artists. With intricate CG art in the background, dive into an adventure like you’ve never done before. ■Nimble Platformer Controls : Learn to double-jump, dash, dash jump and combo into weapon skills as you progress in the game. Use your companion to stun your enemies, avoid deadly traps, and explore the stages for treasures galore. ■Weapon and equipment system : Weapons each have their own unique weapon skills. Armor change your character’s appearance as well as provide protection, and items give invaluable support in the heat of battle. ■Handheld fun in your palms : Enjoy fast-paced and intuitive side-scrolling fun, and turn your phone into a handheld machine. ■Voiced in Japanese with Multi-lingual subtitle support Switch between English, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese at any time. ■Game Difficulty Customization: Players can choose the difficulty they prefer to adventure in: 2 difficulties are available: RELAX mode (enjoy our story!) STANDARD mode (for those who enjoy a challenge) ■Controls & UI Adjustment : Adjust size and position to your preferences for the perfect smartphone experience.

Screenshots

Widower's Sky4 screens
Heroine Anthem Zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Heroine Anthem Zero at Free against Widower's Sky's $0.99. Heroine Anthem Zero also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). Widower's Sky's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Heroine Anthem Zero is free to download; Widower's Sky costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Heroine Anthem Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Widower's Sky's written reviews are positive against 50% of Heroine Anthem Zero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widower's Sky ships an update every 2 months, Heroine Anthem Zero every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Widower's Sky versus Heroine Anthem Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidower's SkyHeroine Anthem Zero
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (35 ratings)4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.09.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB1.6 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMichael WarrenWinking Skywalker Entertainment Limited

Customer experience

Widower's Sky

All ratings35 ratings
Positive25.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative62.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative56.0%

Heroine Anthem Zero

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral35.7%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Widower's Sky

No in-app purchases

None

Heroine Anthem Zero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widower's Sky free?
Widower's Sky costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heroine Anthem Zero free?
Heroine Anthem Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Widower's Sky or Heroine Anthem Zero?
Heroine Anthem Zero is rated higher. Widower's Sky averages 2.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Heroine Anthem Zero averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Widower's Sky or Heroine Anthem Zero have ads?
Neither Widower's Sky nor Heroine Anthem Zero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widower's Sky or Heroine Anthem Zero?
Widower's Sky ships an update every 2 months, and Heroine Anthem Zero every 5 months. Most recently, Widower's Sky was updated on November 2, 2026 and Heroine Anthem Zero on November 3, 2026.

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