# Work hard Hero vs Re

The clearest difference is ads: Work hard Hero at none against Re's shown. Work hard Hero also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Re's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Work hard Hero sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Re holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 262 and 513 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Work hard Hero's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

Work hard Hero ships an update every 2 months, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work hard Hero | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hard-hero/id1083356592/reviews) | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 262 | **513** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jong Jin Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/981781971) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## What reviewers say

### Work hard Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hard-hero/id1083356592)

An incremental game where you earn money by hiring soldiers to hunt monsters. Upgrade your soldiers and invest in property to continuously increase your earnings. Expand your empire by purchasing neighboring castles.

**Highlights:** Hire soldiers to hunt monsters, Tap to earn gold, Upgrade soldiers for increased gold, Invest in property for continuous income, Purchase neighboring castles

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Ruby | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Ruby | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Nice 8-bit theme
- 👍 Good for casual play
- 👍 Easy to comprehend

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐌 Slow progression
- 😴 Boring after a while
- 😴 Tedious clicking
- 😴 Game doesn't run in background

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS update
- Overflow error trivializes game
- Poor English translation

**Requested features**

- Add background idle money making
- Add a 100x upgrade option
- Add an upgrade for random large gold chance
- Allow app to make money when closed
- Refine leveling system


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work hard Hero free?

Work hard Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Re free?

Re is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Work hard Hero or Re?

Re is rated higher. Work hard Hero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do Work hard Hero or Re have ads?

Re shows ads; Work hard Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Work hard Hero or Re?

Work hard Hero ships an update every 2 months, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, Work hard Hero was updated on October 23, 2026 and Re on October 24, 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.*