# MARVEL Strike Force vs BUTTERCUP...

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BUTTERCUP... at 100% against MARVEL Strike Force's 43%. BUTTERCUP... also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). MARVEL Strike Force's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (310K vs 5). On device support there is nothing between them.

MARVEL Strike Force is free to download; BUTTERCUP... costs $2.99 up front. MARVEL Strike Force sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BUTTERCUP... asks for nothing beyond the download.

BUTTERCUP... holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MARVEL Strike Force has 310K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of MARVEL Strike Force's written reviews are positive against 100% of BUTTERCUP...'s.

MARVEL Strike Force ships an update every 2 weeks, BUTTERCUP... every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MARVEL Strike Force | BUTTERCUP... |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (310K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-strike-force-squad-rpg/id1292952049/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercup/id6752523991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **310K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 475 MB | 534 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Scopely, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305003647) | [My Darling Decoy Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839677103) |

## What reviewers say

### MARVEL Strike Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-strike-force-squad-rpg/id1292952049)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Action, #40 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #162 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Assemble iconic Marvel heroes and villains to battle threats and save the universe. Build powerful squads, upgrade characters, and engage in strategic 5v5 combat with stunning visuals and dynamic chain combos. Dominate various game modes, from single-player challenges to alliance team-ups.

**Highlights:** Assemble Marvel hero and villain squads, Upgrade and evolve characters, Strategic 5v5 combat, Synergize character abilities, Visually stunning graphics, Alliance team-ups, Single-player modes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Offer XI | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer XX | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Cores | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Package XV | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Power Cores | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer XI | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Power Cores | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle VII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle XXVIII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case of Power Cores | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant progress and new character releases
- 👍 Enjoyable for Marvel fans
- 👍 Frequent updates
- 👍 Joining an alliance is beneficial
- 🚀 Excellent animations and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Progression locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive grind and resource bottlenecks
- 🔒 Overpowered new characters make older ones obsolete
- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking and progression system

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during battles and events
- Freezing and loading issues, especially after updates
- Incorrect or missing character abilities and visuals
- Raid and alliance war issues

**Requested features**

- Allow trading character shards between alliance members
- Introduce more team synergies and customization options
- Improve resource acquisition and progression for free-to-play players
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
- Introduce more Marvel characters and storylines


### BUTTERCUP...

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercup/id6752523991)

Embark on a whimsical adventure combining stage challenges, precision platforming, and side-scrolling action. Battle enemies, navigate treacherous environments, and rescue a friend from a witch's clutches. Explore colorful worlds with unique gameplay mechanics.

**Highlights:** Stage-based combat encounters, Precision platforming challenges, Side-scrolling action, Rescue missions, Flying mechanics, Level-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MARVEL Strike Force free?

MARVEL Strike Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BUTTERCUP... free?

BUTTERCUP... costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MARVEL Strike Force or BUTTERCUP...?

BUTTERCUP... is rated higher. MARVEL Strike Force averages 4.6 out of 5 from 310K ratings, while BUTTERCUP... averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MARVEL Strike Force or BUTTERCUP... have ads?

MARVEL Strike Force shows ads; BUTTERCUP... does not.

### Which is updated more often, MARVEL Strike Force or BUTTERCUP...?

MARVEL Strike Force ships an update every 2 weeks, and BUTTERCUP... every 3 days. Most recently, MARVEL Strike Force was updated on November 4, 2026 and BUTTERCUP... on October 30, 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.*