# Heroes Evolved vs Catalyst Black

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heroes Evolved | Catalyst Black |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-evolved/id1173388413/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-black/id1525298433/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 49.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 593 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NetDragon Websoft Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/327313781) | [Super Evil Megacorp](https://appshunter.io/developer/671464707) |

## What reviewers say

### Heroes Evolved

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-evolved/id1173388413)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 tokens | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 tokens | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Invisible heroes
- Stuck on loading screen
- Account deletion problems
- In-app purchase failures

**Requested features**

- Add new heroes
- Improve server stability
- Rework reporting system
- Implement better matchmaking
- Add more game modes


### Catalyst Black

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-black/id1525298433)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Satchel of Marks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Bundle Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Marks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Case of Marks | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*