# Idle Sword 2 vs Hero's Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Hero's Quest at 4.8 against Idle Sword 2's 4.3. Hero's Quest also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 52%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 234). Idle Sword 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Sword 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hero's Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hero's Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero's Quest has 1.3K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Idle Sword 2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Hero's Quest's.

Idle Sword 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Hero's Quest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Sword 2 | Hero's Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sword-2/id1281721367/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heros-quest-automatic-rpg/id1545017223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 234 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Iron Horse Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281721366) | [Murilo Bastos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463876598) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Sword 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sword-2/id1281721367)

Embark on an epic clicker adventure through perilous dungeons. Tap to guide your heroes, battle monsters and bosses, and collect powerful upgrades. Discover new heroes and equip them to survive the challenges of this retro RPG.

**Highlights:** Explore Dungeons, Battle Monsters, Epic Boss Battles, Collect Upgrades, Find New Heroes, Tap to Guide Heroes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Power-Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Swiping Power! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lush Jungle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Start Pack for New Players | $11.99 | one-time |
| God Powers bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable RPG mechanics
- 💎 Generous monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 UI issues on newer devices
- 🕰️ Lack of updates and support

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Inventory UI cuts off on iPhone X
- Saved progress not transferring between devices

**Requested features**

- Restore purchase option
- Leaderboards and social features
- More content and dungeons


### Hero's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heros-quest-automatic-rpg/id1545017223)

Embark on an epic adventure as a hero, exploring a world filled with monsters and powerful bosses. Strategize your battles, level up your character, and collect gold, weapons, and equipment to enhance your stats and abilities. Discover new fighting styles and combinations in this roguelite RPG.

**Highlights:** Automatic battles, Hero and skin customization, Skill tree progression, Unlockable areas and bosses, Roguelite permanent upgrades, Portrait orientation gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tickets - Tiny | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Void Bender | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Shadowbringer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Medium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Large | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Super | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Extra Large | $27.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Ultra | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Frequent updates and developer engagement
- 🔒 No exploitative monetization
- 💡 Innovative progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🔍 Lack of content variety
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Infinite loading screen
- Crit rate bug causing inconsistent damage

**Requested features**

- Add teleport/skip functionality
- Implement a reset progress option
- Improve the equipment progression curve
- Introduce more enemy/boss variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Sword 2 free?

Idle Sword 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hero's Quest free?

Hero's Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Sword 2 or Hero's Quest?

Hero's Quest is rated higher. Idle Sword 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Hero's Quest averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Idle Sword 2 or Hero's Quest have ads?

Hero's Quest shows ads; Idle Sword 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Sword 2 or Hero's Quest?

Idle Sword 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hero's Quest fortnightly. Most recently, Idle Sword 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hero's Quest on November 7, 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.*