Comparison

Heroine Anthem Zero vs Inked

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

Head to head
About

Heroine Anthem Zero

Embark on a fantasy epic adventure with this retro 2D side-scrolling game. Experience a story of sacrifice and survival with an emotional soundtrack, intricate illustrations, and nimble platformer controls. Customize your gameplay with adjustable difficulty and controls.

Highlights
  • Epic fantasy story
  • Emotional soundtrack
  • Intricate illustrations
  • Retro 2D side-scrolling
  • Nimble platformer controls
  • Weapon and equipment system
  • Game difficulty customization
Features
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The first episode of an original fantasy epic adventure, Heroine Anthem Zero features a stunningly emotional soundtrack, and intricate illustrations. Experience a story of sacrifice and survival in a harsh world unforgiven by its god. Heroine Anthem Zero is a retro 2D side-scrolling game with intuitive controls, supporting 7 languages with dramatic voiceovers in Japanese. Come join us in exploring a fantasy world years in the making! ■An epic fantasy of musical proportions Depart on your adventure to the backdrop of an amazing soundtrack -- the joint effort of famous Japanese and Taiwanese composers, and artists. With intricate CG art in the background, dive into an adventure like you’ve never done before. ■Nimble Platformer Controls : Learn to double-jump, dash, dash jump and combo into weapon skills as you progress in the game. Use your companion to stun your enemies, avoid deadly traps, and explore the stages for treasures galore. ■Weapon and equipment system : Weapons each have their own unique weapon skills. Armor change your character’s appearance as well as provide protection, and items give invaluable support in the heat of battle. ■Handheld fun in your palms : Enjoy fast-paced and intuitive side-scrolling fun, and turn your phone into a handheld machine. ■Voiced in Japanese with Multi-lingual subtitle support Switch between English, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese at any time. ■Game Difficulty Customization: Players can choose the difficulty they prefer to adventure in: 2 difficulties are available: RELAX mode (enjoy our story!) STANDARD mode (for those who enjoy a challenge) ■Controls & UI Adjustment : Adjust size and position to your preferences for the perfect smartphone experience.

About

Inked

Embark on a unique journey of love and hope as a samurai navigating a world drawn with ballpoint pen. Solve puzzles to restore what's lost and uncover the connection with the mysterious Artist who created your world. Experience an emotional story with a moving soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Ballpoint pen art style
  • Heartwarming story
  • Puzzle-based gameplay
  • Emotional music score
  • Achievement system
Features
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Experience an unconventional yet unforgettable story of love and hope in Inked.  Guide a rogue samurai called the “Nameless Hero”, as he travels the world on paper with his love Aiko. But beware, you may soon find that everything you love is stripped away and you will have to embark on a journey through a puzzle-ridden quest to restore what you care for.  Following your adventure is the mysterious Artist, the person who drew the world around you. Your stories are connected in more ways than one, and the journey you will take will change you both. Inked invites you to experience: - A beautiful and immersive world solely based on ballpoint pen drawings - A heartwarming story about loss and hope - Puzzles which put the control of the world at your fingertips - An emotional and moving music score --------------------------------------------------------------------- Winner of Game Connection Asia 2020 Indie development Grand Award, Best casual game award, Best upcoming game award and Best mobile/tablet game award. --------------------------------------------------------------------- A full run of the story requires around 3hrs, while completing all achievements takes much longer. :) ------------------------------------------------------------------- More about Inked  (Follow us on Facebook/Twitter @InkedGame, Instagram @Inked_Game)

Screenshots

Heroine Anthem Zero4 screens
Inked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Heroine Anthem Zero at Free against Inked's $3.99. Inked's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Heroine Anthem Zero is free to download; Inked costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inked holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inked has 87 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Heroine Anthem Zero's written reviews are positive against 79% of Inked's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heroine Anthem Zero ships an update every 5 months, Inked every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Heroine Anthem Zero versus Inked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeroine Anthem ZeroInked
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (17 ratings)4.6 (87 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1787 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB2.0 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperWinking Skywalker Entertainment LimitedPine Studio

Customer experience

Heroine Anthem Zero

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral35.7%
Negative14.3%

Inked

All ratings87 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative10.6%

In-app purchases

None

Heroine Anthem Zero

No in-app purchases

None

Inked

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heroine Anthem Zero free?
Heroine Anthem Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inked free?
Inked costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heroine Anthem Zero or Inked?
Inked is rated higher. Heroine Anthem Zero averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Inked averages 4.6 from 87 ratings.
Do Heroine Anthem Zero or Inked have ads?
Neither Heroine Anthem Zero nor Inked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heroine Anthem Zero or Inked?
Heroine Anthem Zero ships an update every 5 months, and Inked every 3 weeks. Most recently, Heroine Anthem Zero was updated on November 3, 2026 and Inked on November 3, 2026.

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