Comparison

Heroes Evolved vs Catalyst Black

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

Head to head
About

Heroes Evolved

Engage in a global strategy and action MOBA game where you team up to destroy the enemy base. Choose from over 130 unique heroes and utilize your skills, teamwork, and intelligence in fair, competitive battles.

Highlights
  • Global strategy and action MOBA
  • 5v5 team battles
  • 130+ unique heroes
  • Multiple game modes (7v7, 3v3, 1v1, auto-chess)
  • Real-time voice chat and clans
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Welcome to Heroes Evolved - a free global strategy and action MOBA game where you will be a part of a 5-member team aiming at destroying the enemy base! Heroes Evolved is a really fair and competitive hardcore MOBA in which there are 130+ unique heroes for you to choose to battle against real rivals from all over the world. You can make the most of your skills, teamwork, intelligence and strategy to survive and succeed in Heroes Evolved. *** CLASSIC MOBA MAP & 5v5 BATTLES *** Enjoy a classic MOBA experience in Heroes Evolved with a global multiplayer online battle arena game on your devices. Play anytime and anywhere! There are 130+ playable heroes for you to choose with multiple skins to give your hero a unique look in the competition. Try various play styles like tank, assassin, support, warrior, and powerful skills to destroy the rival towers while you defend yours! ***FAIR GAMEPLAY*** Well-balanced abilities and skills for heroes make sure each hero has his or her unique advantage and strength. Players will have more fun in the balanced combat. Heroes Evolved is a stage to show your incredible skills. *** DIFFERENT GAME MODES *** Select the massive PVP action game mode with 7v7, 5v5, 3v3, 1v1, even custom mode, and other multiplayer battle modes such as auto-chess, to promote rankings and win abundant rewards. Conquer the battlefield with your own strategy! ***INTERACT WITH THE WORLD*** Voice-chat, team-up, setting up clans... All these happen in real-time. You will meet friends and match with players from different countries for instant action and fun! We have multi-language support like EN, ES, TH, PT, RU, ID, VN, AR, TR, FR, DE, JA, IT, with more to come! === CONTACT US === Follow our website and SNS for the latest news! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeroesEvolvedMobile/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroesEvolved Discord: discord.gg/heroesevolved Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeroesEvolved Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroesevolved_official/ VK: https://vk.com/heroesevolvedofficial Official Website: https://heroes.99.com/en/ Customer Service: heroesevolved@netdragon.com

About

Catalyst Black

Engage in team-based combat with customizable weapons and abilities. Transform into powerful mystical beings to dominate the battlefield. Team up with friends to strategize and conquer various game modes.

Highlights
  • Primal transformations
  • Customizable guns and gear
  • Multiple game modes
  • Team-based multiplayer
  • Real-time strategy
  • Level up abilities
Features
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Embark on an epic adventure filled with powerful guns, customizable abilities, and mystical primals from another realm. Choose your loadout and drop-in to any game mode. Battle teams of other players and design strategy in real-time multiplayer action. Unite, fight, and ascend to the top! == TRANSFORM INTO A PRIMAL == Be the hero of the game—fast. Harness the power of a primal, capable of decimating the entire enemy team. Make every second count before transforming back! == LEVEL UP YOUR GUNS & GEAR == Collect, upgrade, and customize your loadout to create the best combination for your battles. Hunt kills as a long-range sniper, duel other players as a sneaky assassin, or counter the enemy as a primal hunter. == MASTER ANY MODE == Battle players and bosses alike in Hydra, defeat enemies for points toward victory in Slayer, vie for control of an ancient fortress in an Eventide adventure—and so much more. The choice is yours! == BATTLE WITH FRIENDS == Party up! Drop-in to games instantly with your friends. Discover new allies, prepare your strategy, and claim total battle victory together. == JOIN THE FIGHT FOR CATALYTE == Ascend to the skies as you adventure on an expedition to acquire rich caches of power discoverable across the exotic Welkin Islands. Floating high above Kyria, the Welkins offers near limitless access to this mystical resource, but also hold within them the great mysteries of Catalyst Black itself! ————————————————————— • Discord: https://discord.gg/catalystblack • Twitter: https://twitter.com/catalystblk • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystblack • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatalystBlack/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalystblackgame/ • Website: https://catalystblack.com

Screenshots

Heroes Evolved4 screens
Catalyst Black4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Catalyst Black at none against Heroes Evolved's shown. Catalyst Black also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Heroes Evolved's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, 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. Heroes Evolved sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Catalyst Black sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Heroes Evolved against 4.5 for Catalyst Black. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Heroes Evolved's written reviews are positive against 50% of Catalyst Black's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heroes Evolved ships an update every 2 months, Catalyst Black every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Heroes Evolved versus Catalyst Black: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeroes EvolvedCatalyst Black
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.2K ratings) — better4.5 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews74.0% of reviews — better49.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.2K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size593 MB1.0 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNetDragon Websoft IncSuper Evil Megacorp

Customer experience

Heroes Evolved

All ratings6,199 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews2,160 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative19.8%

Catalyst Black

All ratings1,806 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive49.8%
Neutral14.1%
Negative36.1%

User reviews

Heroes Evolved

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 Solid MOBA

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🔒 Weak reporting/banning system
  • 💰 Pay-to-win elements
  • 🤖 Matchmaking issues with bots

Catalyst Black

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics
  • 🎮 Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and grind
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🕹️ Imbalanced matchmaking
  • 🤖 Presence of bots in matches

Bugs and requests

Heroes Evolved

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Login issues
  • Invisible heroes
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Account deletion problems
  • In-app purchase failures
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  • Unresponsive customer support

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add new heroes
  • Improve server stability
  • Rework reporting system
  • Implement better matchmaking
  • Add more game modes
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  • Improve hero balancing
  • Introduce a recall ability
  • Add more free-to-play options

Catalyst Black

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Authentication server issues
  • Inability to start matches
  • Audio cutting out during gameplay
  • Graphical glitches and performance issues
  • Incorrect or missing in-game information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back Vainglory
  • Add more game modes and maps
  • Improve social features like clans and chat
  • Implement a competitive ranked mode
  • Expand weapon and character customization

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Heroes Evolved

One-time10
  • 100 tokens$0.99
  • 100 Tokens$0.99
  • 500 tokens$4.99
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  • 500 Tokens$4.99
  • 1000 tokens$9.99
  • 1000 Tokens$9.99
  • 2000 tokens$19.99
  • 2000 Tokens$19.99
  • 5000 tokens$49.99
  • 10000 tokens$99.99
11 purchases

Catalyst Black

One-time11
  • Tiny Satchel of Marks$1.99
  • Tiny Bundle Offer$1.99
  • Small Bundle Offer$4.99
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  • Small Bundle Offer 3$4.99
  • Small Bundle Offer 2$4.99
  • Small Bundle Offer 4$4.99
  • Medium Pack of Marks$9.99
  • Medium Bundle Offer$9.99
  • Medium Bundle Offer 3$9.99
  • Large Bundle Offer$19.99
  • Huge Case of Marks$24.99

Questions

Is Heroes Evolved free?
Heroes Evolved is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catalyst Black free?
Catalyst Black is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Heroes Evolved or Catalyst Black?
Heroes Evolved is rated higher. Heroes Evolved averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Catalyst Black averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Heroes Evolved or Catalyst Black have ads?
Heroes Evolved shows ads; Catalyst Black does not.
Which is updated more often, Heroes Evolved or Catalyst Black?
Heroes Evolved ships an update every 2 months, and Catalyst Black every 5 days. Most recently, Heroes Evolved was updated on October 15, 2026 and Catalyst Black on October 14, 2026.

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