Comparison

SphereKnight vs Wingless Hero

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

Head to head
About

SphereKnight

Control a ball-shaped knight by flicking your finger to defeat enemies and stop an invasion of chaos. Upgrade weapons, forge new armor, and master unique sword auras to progress through 33 stages and 8 boss battles. An endless mode offers continuous challenges.

Highlights
  • Flick controls for ball-shaped knight
  • Dash attack for enemy defeat
  • Master sword auras
  • Upgrade weapons and forge armor
  • 33 stages with boss battles
  • Endless stage run feature
Features
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In the heat of the battle his body turns into a ball. Control SphereKnight with the flick of your finger for some fresh, exciting and tense rolling action! CAUTION! This is an auto-save game. Do not close the application during saving! Doing so may corrupt the save file. STORY In the heat of the battle his body turns into a ball. The one that possesses these mysterious powers is known as the Cosmos Apostle, and it is he who must stop the incoming invasion of chaos. The ruined kingdom of Lebralia Those who dare enter this forbidden land are haunted by a ‘cursed mask’. SphereKnight now steps foot on this land ready to take on his mission as the Cosmos Apostle. GAME FEATURES •Experience a new type of action game in which you swipe the screen to control the ball shaped knight. •Feel the thrill of excitement when you defeat many enemies with just one rolling dash attack! •Feel the satisfaction of mastering the use of the Auras created when SphereKnight uses his dash attacks! STRENGTHEN WEAPONRY •Items you pick up along your adventure can be upgraded in the magic shop. •Collect enough materials on your adventure to be able to forge new armour and magical swords. •Magical swords are an intrinsic part of this game. Each one has their own aura type created when you dash attack so making use of them well will help greatly expand your play strategy. EXTENSIVE STAGES •A total of 33 stages and eight fearsome boss battles await you. •An additional endless stage run feature is also included. •The cursed mask that hauntingly follows SphereKnight calls forth evil creatures to attack. Depending on SphereKnight’s actions, newer and even stronger enemies will appear.

About

Wingless Hero

Features
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● Jump, Attack, And Double Jump Again. A Stylish, Boundless Platformer Built On Fluid Air-Combo Action! Attack Red Or Blue Objects To Restore Your Jump Gauge, Letting You Double Jump Again. Jump And Attack Endlessly As You Ascend To The Top Of The Tower! ● Parry Every Enemy Attack! Reflect Bullets Back At Your Foes Or Parry Lasers To Nullify Them Completely! But Be Warned—It's Not As Easy As It Sounds. ● Stomp On Enemies For Extra Bonuses... Just Like In The Good'ol Classic Platformers, Try Taking Out Enemies With A Good Stomp. You'll Get More Gems And A Higher Score! ● Intense, Fast-Paced Gameplay Paired With A Poignant, Lingering Story. Featuring 45 Levels, 3 Challenging Boss Battles, And An Endless Mode. The Game's Full Story Is Revealed Only To Those Who Reach The Very End.

Screenshots

SphereKnight4 screens
Wingless Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wingless Hero at weekly against SphereKnight's every 4 months. SphereKnight's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SphereKnight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wingless Hero sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SphereKnight ships an update every 4 months, Wingless Hero weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SphereKnight versus Wingless Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphereKnightWingless Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB103 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developerhiroaki saitoSang Yoon Lee

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SphereKnight

One-time1
  • Sphere Knight:ad removal$1.99
6 purchases

Wingless Hero

One-time6
  • Unlimited Ad Skip$0.99
  • 5000 Gem Pack$0.99
  • Super Gem Pack$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Mega Gem Pack$2.99
  • 25000 Gem Pack$2.99
  • 75000 Gem Pack$4.99

Questions

Is SphereKnight free?
SphereKnight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wingless Hero free?
Wingless Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SphereKnight or Wingless Hero have ads?
Both SphereKnight and Wingless Hero show ads.
Which is updated more often, SphereKnight or Wingless Hero?
SphereKnight ships an update every 4 months, and Wingless Hero weekly. Most recently, SphereKnight was updated on September 26, 2026 and Wingless Hero on September 30, 2026.

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