# Aussie Rules Hero vs Footy Mayhem 26

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aussie Rules Hero | Footy Mayhem 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie-rules-hero/id1114261491/reviews)** | [3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footy-mayhem-26/id6475203537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 538 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NORMAN ROZENTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/901361103) | [The Big Game Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074190031) |

## 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


### Footy Mayhem 26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footy-mayhem-26/id6475203537)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500K | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kit Selector | $1.99 | one-time |
| Career Mode Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| $1.5m | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1.5m coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3.5  million coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.5m | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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