# Last Explorer vs Loop Hero

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Last Explorer at none against Loop Hero's 1. Last Explorer also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Loop Hero's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 20). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Last Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Last Explorer against 4.9 for Loop Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Hero has 3.9K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Last Explorer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Loop Hero's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Last Explorer | Loop Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-explorer/id1155893711/reviews) | [4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 83 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Isao Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/969850270) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Last Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-explorer/id1155893711)

Embark on a dungeon-crawling adventure, battling monsters and collecting unique gear. Explore vast, randomly generated maps and unlock new characters to prepare for the ultimate challenge. Master a wide array of skills in this immersive RPG experience.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated equips and monsters, Unlockable playable characters, Massive volume of maps, Extensive skill system, Dungeon exploration, Monster battling

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549)

This roguelike RPG lets you strategically place cards to build unique expedition loops for your hero. Collect loot, expand your camp, and unlock new classes and abilities to break an endless cycle of chaos. Experience a dark fantasy story with retro pixel art, optimized for mobile play.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated expedition loops, Card-based strategic placement, Loot collection and equipment management, Camp expansion and upgrades, Unlockable classes and cards, Retro pixel art style, Mobile-optimized interface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent mechanics
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Charming graphics
- 👍 Unique and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive after certain actions
- 🐛 Difficulty reading small text
- 🐛 Accidental card placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after defeating first boss
- Unplayable after initial progress
- Inability to progress past trial version

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- More classes/build diversity
- Improved UI/overlay customization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Explorer free?

Last Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Last Explorer or Loop Hero?

Last Explorer and Loop Hero are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 3.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Last Explorer or Loop Hero have ads?

Neither Last Explorer nor Loop Hero shows ads.

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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.*