Comparison

Aussie Rules Hero vs Footy Mayhem 26

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

Head to head
About

Aussie Rules Hero

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
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◉ Featured by Apple as a 'New Game We Love' ◉ ◉ Number 1 sports game on the App Store ◉ "What an awesome little AFL game. My son and I love it! Keep the updates coming." - reviewer "You can tell it was made out of love - both love of afl and love of games. A refreshing gem in a sea of cynical cash grabs" - reviewer Be a hero. Be an Aussie Rules hero! Aussie Rules Hero is a unique and exciting retro / 8 bit arcade style Australian Rules Football (AFL) goal kicking game. It's the Aussie Rules game that probably should have been made in the 80's. We all want to be THAT hero who kicks the match winning goal beyond the 50 metre arc after the siren. Well, that HERO can now be you (or your mother or baby brother / sister). With 3 different skill levels, Aussie Rules Hero has been kicked from the ground up to cater for people of all ages. HOW TO PLAY: 1. Tap anywhere on the screen to kick. 2. Use the moving target behind the goals to aim. 3. Watch wind speed / direction and time remaining. 4. If it's out on the full, it's game over. The aim of the game is to kick as many balls as you can between the two tall goal posts (which is worth 6 points). IMPORTANT: Wind speed and wind direction change every kick. Wind speed ranges from 0 (no wind) to 15 (strong wind) while wind direction is simply left or right. There is also a distance countdown clock which upon reaching 0, the distance from goal changes. It's up to you how many kicks you manage each distance. HERO TIP: Your hero can kick again as soon as a footy is kicked. In other words, you don't have to wait for the footy to land. (That means you can go crazy!) GAME FEATURES: ◉ Realistic ball physics ◉ Unique game play ◉ 85 heads to unlock (males and females) ◉ 17 fun and challenging game modes ◉ Kick the footy in the trash can mode ◉ Hit the duck mode ◉ Practice mode ◉ 3 difficulty levels (Kids, Junior, Senior) ◉ Customize your hero team, name and number ◉ Customize your hero (left footer / right footer, light skin / dark skin, white / black shorts) ◉ Kick against the man on the mark ◉ Change the man on the mark team! ◉ 8 bit retro club songs ◉ 10 distances to kick from (ranging from 20m to 100m) ◉ Funky 8 bit music / sounds ◉ 8 bit old school graphics ◉ Portrait mode game play ◉ No commercials after a goal ◉ Game Center Leaderboards ◉ Totally free to play ◉ Listen to your own music while playing DIFFICULTY LEVEL GUIDE: KIDS = No wind and no out on the full JUNIOR = Wind but no out on the full SENIOR (default) = Wind and game over when out on the full. We hope you enjoy Aussie Rules Hero and that you become the hero between your friends (or the world!) If you want to get in touch with us to say g'day or tell us of a new game mode / improvements you'd like added in the next update, please email us at: contact@enormacegames.com

About

Footy Mayhem 26

Experience the thrill of Aussie Rules Football with this casual game. Build your dream team, compete in season mode, and enjoy authentic gameplay with stunning graphics and haptic feedback. It's a celebration of the sport for fans of all levels.

Highlights
  • Immersive Aussie Rules Football gameplay
  • Stunning graphics and animations
  • Authentic fan-designed experience
  • Season mode with premiership cup competition
  • Player scouting and team building
  • Player upgrades and skill improvement
  • Haptic feedback for big hits
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Build a club. Win the flag. Footy Mayhem 26 puts you on the oval as coach, manager and match-winner. Build your list, back your skills, and chase premiership glory season after season. PLAY THE GAME • Pick-up-and-play controls — run, handball, and launch kicks with precision • Real footy action — fly for marks, spoil packs, win ruck contests, snap from the boundary • Master the kick meter — hit the sweet spot or shank it off the side of the boot • Smart teammates that lead, crumb and defend — opponents punish every mistake • Quick Match or Practice mode — jump in anytime BUILD A DYNASTY • Run your club across multiple seasons and finals campaigns • Build your list — draft, trade, develop and manage contracts • Hire staff — scouts, coaches, medics — each shaping your club • Navigate the off-season — trades, retirements, tough calls • Manage form, fitness and injuries • Weather, wind and crowd all impact match day BIG GAME MOMENTS • Nail a goal and feel the crowd erupt • Camera swings onto your kicker in clutch moments • Commentary calls the action as it unfolds • Lift the cup on grand final day BUILT FOR PHONE • One-hand friendly controls • Play quick matches or full seasons • No account required — your career is saved locally FAIR PLAY MODEL • Play free — jump into matches and try the game with no pressure • Unlock the full career after a few games • No ads, no pay-to-win, no endless purchases • Buy once and own the full experience forever Pick your club. Back your skills. Chase the flag.

Screenshots

Aussie Rules Hero4 screens
Footy Mayhem 264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aussie Rules Hero at 4.3 against Footy Mayhem 26's 3.6. Aussie Rules Hero also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Footy Mayhem 26's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Aussie Rules Hero sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Footy Mayhem 26 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aussie Rules Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Aussie Rules Hero's written reviews are positive against 37% of Footy Mayhem 26's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aussie Rules Hero ships an update every 4 months, Footy Mayhem 26 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Aussie Rules Hero versus Footy Mayhem 26: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAussie Rules HeroFooty Mayhem 26
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (42 ratings) — better3.6 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews — better37.1% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB538 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNORMAN ROZENTALThe Big Game Company

Customer experience

Aussie Rules Hero

All ratings42 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral15.5%
Negative25.2%

Footy Mayhem 26

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral17.7%
Negative45.2%

User reviews

Aussie Rules Hero

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Footy Mayhem 26

From 20 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚀 Footy mayhem
  • 🚀 Super addictive!
  • 👍 Fun
  • 👍 Pretty good

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Terrible controls
  • 🐛 Horrible gameplay
  • 🐛 Impossible to win
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🐛 Unfair AI

Bugs and requests

Aussie Rules Hero

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • Game pauses and won't exit properly
  • Team switches after watching ad following out on the full
  • Arm animation glitches during repeated shooting
  • Score display not visible on certain devices (iPad)
  • Home screen and game display simultaneously
  • Character purchase button not working
  • Game doesn't work without WiFi despite claims
  • Inconsistent kicking results from same position with same wind

Requested features

18 requests
  • Career/Season mode with 23-round fixtures
  • Multiplayer online gameplay
  • AFLW women's teams and players
  • Finals/Top 8 knockout mode
  • Custom profile pictures
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  • Live real-time games from TV
  • Ability to choose stadiums
  • Left-foot kicking option
  • Player customization and team management
  • Toggle for wind difficulty
  • Ability to switch between teams mid-game
  • Tasmanian Devils team addition
  • Commentary and umpire interactions
  • Score review footage display
  • Different difficulty modes
  • Career mode with draft system
  • Statistics tracking (average score, lifetime goals)
  • Theme song player feature

Footy Mayhem 26

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Joystick gets stuck
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Scoring issues (points counted as goals)
  • Timer issues (game continues after time expires)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add tackling and marking options
  • Improve camera angles and player switching
  • Implement difficulty settings
  • Add real player names and teams
  • Increase game length and scoring
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  • Fix issues with point/goal scoring

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aussie Rules Hero

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlock All Heads$2.99
9 purchases

Footy Mayhem 26

One-time9
  • 500K2 variants$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Kit Selector$1.99
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  • Career Mode Unlock$2.99
  • $1.5m$2.99
  • 1.5m coins$2.99
  • 3.5 million coins$2.99
  • $3.5m$4.99
  • Gold Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Aussie Rules Hero free?
Aussie Rules Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Footy Mayhem 26 free?
Footy Mayhem 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aussie Rules Hero or Footy Mayhem 26?
Aussie Rules Hero is rated higher. Aussie Rules Hero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Footy Mayhem 26 averages 3.6 from 20 ratings.
Do Aussie Rules Hero or Footy Mayhem 26 have ads?
Aussie Rules Hero shows ads; Footy Mayhem 26 does not.
Which is updated more often, Aussie Rules Hero or Footy Mayhem 26?
Aussie Rules Hero ships an update every 4 months, and Footy Mayhem 26 every 5 days. Most recently, Aussie Rules Hero was updated on November 2, 2026 and Footy Mayhem 26 on November 4, 2026.

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