# Aussie Rules Hero vs Rugby Nations 24

The clearest difference is rating: Rugby Nations 24 at 4.8 against Aussie Rules Hero's 4.3. Rugby Nations 24 also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 42) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Aussie Rules Hero's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aussie Rules Hero sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Rugby Nations 24 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rugby Nations 24 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rugby Nations 24 has 4.2K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Aussie Rules Hero's written reviews are positive against 70% of Rugby Nations 24's.

Aussie Rules Hero ships an update every 4 months, Rugby Nations 24 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aussie Rules Hero | Rugby Nations 24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie-rules-hero/id1114261491/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-nations-24/id6456038841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NORMAN ROZENTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/901361103) | [Distinctive Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/449857163) |

## What reviewers say

### Aussie Rules Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie-rules-hero/id1114261491)

Experience retro arcade-style Australian Rules Football goal kicking. Tap to kick, aim for the posts, and contend with changing wind and time. Unlock heads, customize your hero, and master various challenging game modes.

**Highlights:** Retro 8-bit arcade style, Goal kicking gameplay, Dynamic wind and time mechanics, Unlockable heads and customization, Multiple game modes, 3 difficulty levels, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Heads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎵 Great AFL theme songs included
- ⚡ Works without WiFi/internet
- 🎯 Simple and easy to learn
- ⏱️ Good time-killer game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🎯 Aiming/kicking mechanics confusing
- 💨 Wind mechanics too unpredictable
- ⚖️ 'Out on the full' rule too harsh

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and turns black screen
- Out on the full called incorrectly when ball is clearly in bounds
- Wind changes mid-kick unexpectedly
- Winning matches show as losses
- Aiming reticle moves without player input

**Requested features**

- Career/Season mode with 23-round fixtures
- Multiplayer online gameplay
- AFLW women's teams and players
- Finals/Top 8 knockout mode
- Custom profile pictures


### Rugby Nations 24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-nations-24/id6456038841)

Experience the thrill of Rugby Union with realistic gameplay, new stadiums, and enhanced mechanics. Compete in various game modes, customize your team, and chase victory in this immersive sports simulation.

**Highlights:** Realistic ruck, maul, and try scoring mechanics, New stadiums in Argentina, South Africa, and Italy, Four Nations game mode, Team logo and kit design tool, Team sponsor partnerships, Playable Men's and Women's Rugby, Enhanced player visuals and crowd

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24 Hour Unlimited Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP access for 1 week | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Variety of game modes
- 🚀 Detailed player and team customization
- 👍 Realistic rugby mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Restrictive energy system
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Conversion kicker running off the field
- Game freezing after scoring a try
- Inconsistent ruck and scrum mechanics
- Inaccurate passing and kicking controls

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More player and team customization options
- Longer game durations
- Improved penalty and ruck mechanics
- Addition of rugby sevens mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aussie Rules Hero free?

Aussie Rules Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rugby Nations 24 free?

Rugby Nations 24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Aussie Rules Hero or Rugby Nations 24?

Rugby Nations 24 is rated higher. Aussie Rules Hero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Rugby Nations 24 averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Aussie Rules Hero or Rugby Nations 24 have ads?

Both Aussie Rules Hero and Rugby Nations 24 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aussie Rules Hero or Rugby Nations 24?

Aussie Rules Hero ships an update every 4 months, and Rugby Nations 24 monthly. Most recently, Aussie Rules Hero was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rugby Nations 24 on November 4, 2026.

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