Comparison

Fire Emblem Heroes vs OUTERPLANE

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

Head to head
About

Fire Emblem Heroes

Assemble heroes from across the Fire Emblem series and original characters in this strategic RPG. Engage in deep tactical battles optimized for mobile, with an auto-battle option for casual play. Collect new heroes and stories added monthly.

Highlights
  • Extensive story mode with monthly updates
  • Summon heroes using in-game currency
  • Optimized mobile battle system
  • Auto-battle feature for convenience
  • Deep hero growth and skill customization
  • Replayable modes including PvP
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■ Extensive Story Mode Ten Books of original content set in a world inspired by Norse mythology! On top of that, stories of Heroes throughout the series unfold. You can see Heroes in different outfits than they wore in past Fire Emblem games, inspired by such things as Halloween or a tea party. New stories are added every month. Don't miss them! ■ Extensive Orb Distribution and Hero Gifts Clearing the story and completing select events will earn you Orbs, which you need to summon Heroes. Save up Orbs and welcome Heroes into your barracks. Also, you can have Heroes who were voted as some of the most popular join your barracks soon after starting the game. Plus, when you progress through the Heroes' Path quests, some of the most popular Heroes in series history can join your barracks. ■ A Simple Battle System with Depth The battle system of past Fire Emblem games has been optimized for smartphones. You can enjoy Fire Emblem with simple, satisfying controls. And, you can personalize your units by making use of a rich skill system unique to Fire Emblem Heroes. You can refine tactics that have depth to them. Even if you are not confident with taking on strategic battles, you have nothing to worry about! If you use the Auto-Battle feature, your Heroes will fight for you automatically. ■ Easy-to-Pick-Up yet Deep Growth System Rather than focus on level-grinding, the game offers a wide variety of methods to power your Heroes up, like switching skills in and out or using Engage to expand their abilities. With the right training, any Hero can make their presence known at the front lines. ■ Replayable Modes There are all sorts of modes in addition to the story mode, including many events, PvP modes, and more. ■ Original Characters Meet Legendary Heroes The game features many Hero characters from the Fire Emblem series and original characters created by artists Yusuke Kozaki, Shigeki Maeshima, and Yoshiku. Some Heroes will fight at your side as allies, while others may stand in your way as fierce enemies to be defeated and added to your army. Notes: ・ Free-to-start; optional in-game purchases available. Nintendo Account age 13+, persistent Internet and compatible smartphone required. Data charges may apply. ・ We permit our third-party partners to collect data from this app for analytical and marketing purposes. For more information about our ads, please see the “How we use your information” section of the Nintendo Privacy Policy. ・ Variations in individual device specifications and other applications being run on a device may affect normal operation of this application. ・ May include advertising.

About

OUTERPLANE

Embark on an epic isekai adventure with a summoned Earthling seeking revenge. Engage in strategic turn-based combat featuring cinematic skill chains and a Burst system. Collect and battle with high-quality 3D anime heroes in an immersive story.

Highlights
  • Turn-based action with skill chains
  • Explosive Burst system
  • High-quality 3D anime heroes
  • Immersive epic story
  • Character-specific side stories
Features
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OUTERPLANE – The Skill Timing RPG ◎ The revenge of an Earthling summoned to another world begins! Summoned to Mirsha, Earthling K vows vengeance against his betrayers and sets off on a journey with the automaton, Eva… A thrilling tale of intertwined fates unfolds. 【Turn-Based Action Like Never Before】 Unleash cinematic skill chains and explosive Burst systems! Experience the pinnacle of turn-based strategy fused with dazzling action. 【High-Quality 3D Anime Heroes】 Meet distinctive companions brought to life in full 3D animation. Feel the perfect sync of anime visuals and thrilling RPG combat! 【Immersive Epic Story】 An isekai saga spanning over 1.3 million words of storytelling. Discover special side stories unique to each character! ⁜⁜ Community ⁜⁜ Official Discord https://discord.gg/xUcrH7H8jA Official Twitter https://twitter.com/outerplane

Screenshots

Fire Emblem Heroes4 screens
OUTERPLANE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fire Emblem Heroes at none against OUTERPLANE's shown. Fire Emblem Heroes also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 43%) and ratings volume (131K vs 3.7K). OUTERPLANE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 16.0). 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. Fire Emblem Heroes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month and OUTERPLANE sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Fire Emblem Heroes against 4.7 for OUTERPLANE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Emblem Heroes has 131K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Fire Emblem Heroes's written reviews are positive against 43% of OUTERPLANE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fire Emblem Heroes ships an update monthly, OUTERPLANE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Fire Emblem Heroes versus OUTERPLANE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFire Emblem HeroesOUTERPLANE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (131K ratings) — better4.7 (3.7K ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better43.4% of reviews
Number of ratings131K — better3.7K
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB154 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNintendo Co., Ltd.Major Nine Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Fire Emblem Heroes

All ratings130,806 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,438 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative28.5%

OUTERPLANE

All ratings3,686 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral15.1%
Negative41.5%

User reviews

Fire Emblem Heroes

From 131K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play model
  • 👍 Diverse character roster
  • 👍 Nostalgic for Fire Emblem fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Predatory gacha/summoning system
  • 🤯 Overwhelming power creep
  • 🤔 Lack of meaningful end-game content

OUTERPLANE

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth animations
  • 🎨 Beautiful character designs
  • 📚 Engaging story and lore
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play rewards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Concerning monetization practices
  • 🕹️ Lack of diverse character roster
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay

Bugs and requests

Fire Emblem Heroes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Accessibility issues on OLED screens
  • Incorrect skill activation (e.g. Desperation)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to trade/transfer heroes between accounts
  • More free orbs/currency for summoning
  • Improved pity system for summoning
  • Customizable Summoner character

OUTERPLANE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues after updates
  • Data loss and account resets
  • Crashes during long battles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more male characters
  • Improve PvP and guild systems
  • Implement auto-repeat and skip options
  • Increase drop rates and pity system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fire Emblem Heroes

Subscriptions1
  • Feh Pass$9.491 Month
One-time9
  • 3 Orbs$1.99
  • 11 Orbs$5.99
  • Orb Pack$6.99
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  • Orb Pack$8.99
  • Special Orb Promo$9.99
  • 25 Orbs$12.99
  • 54 Orbs$26.99
  • 83 Orbs$39.99
  • 170 Orbs$74.99
10 purchases

OUTERPLANE

One-time10
  • Deep Sea Step-Up II$0.59
  • Grand Appreciation Festival I$0.59
  • Veronica Premium Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Welcome Recruitment Package$2.99
  • Starter Package$2.99
  • Login Pack 1$2.99
  • Naughty Step-Up II$2.99
  • Valentine Adventure Pack$4.99
  • Veronica Premium Pack$4.99
  • Eva’s Special Ether Pack$7.99

Questions

Is Fire Emblem Heroes free?
Fire Emblem Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OUTERPLANE free?
OUTERPLANE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fire Emblem Heroes or OUTERPLANE?
Fire Emblem Heroes is rated higher. Fire Emblem Heroes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while OUTERPLANE averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Fire Emblem Heroes or OUTERPLANE have ads?
OUTERPLANE shows ads; Fire Emblem Heroes does not.
Which is updated more often, Fire Emblem Heroes or OUTERPLANE?
Fire Emblem Heroes ships an update monthly, and OUTERPLANE fortnightly. Most recently, Fire Emblem Heroes was updated on November 10, 2026 and OUTERPLANE on November 7, 2026.

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