# Anomaly 2 vs Bug Heroes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bug Heroes at 76% against Anomaly 2's 27%. Bug Heroes also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.9). Anomaly 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Bug Heroes is free to download; Anomaly 2 costs $3.99 up front. Bug Heroes sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Anomaly 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bug Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Heroes has 3.3K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Anomaly 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Bug Heroes's.

Anomaly 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Bug Heroes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anomaly 2 | Bug Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anomaly-2/id1306926524/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes-tower-defense/id6447004057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [11 bit studios s.a.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427155206) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### Anomaly 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anomaly-2/id1306926524)

Experience a unique tower offense vs. tower defense multiplayer mode in this sequel to a critically acclaimed RTS. Lead your convoy through a post-apocalyptic world, morphing troops into war mechs and strategizing for victory in a dynamic campaign with multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Tower offense vs. tower defense multiplayer, Morph troops into war mechs, New single-player campaign, Over a million tactical squad combinations, Upgraded visual engine, Alternative endings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bug Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes-tower-defense/id6447004057)

Engage in a miniature war blending action, strategy, and tower defense. Control unique heroes, build diverse defenses, and upgrade your units to protect your territory. Explore a vast campaign or unleash your creativity in a custom level editor.

**Highlights:** Action-strategy tower defense blend, 11 unique Bug Heroes with distinct abilities, Dozens of unlockable tower types, Single player campaign across multiple environments, Robust level editor for custom battles, RPG-style progression with upgrades, Third-person hero control or classic overhead view

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Couple of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mug of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Game+ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Man God Fortune | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging tower defense mechanics
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🔊 Great sound design
- 🕹️ Enjoyable character control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent in-app purchase prompts
- 🔒 Limited progression without spending money
- 🐛 Performance issues and bugs in later levels
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support
- 🔍 Unbalanced difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Treasures spawning in unreachable locations
- Bugs causing towers to be destroyed too easily
- Freezing and performance drops in late-game

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer co-op mode
- More diverse hero and tower selection
- Expanded endgame content
- Improved balancing and difficulty curve
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anomaly 2 free?

Anomaly 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bug Heroes free?

Bug Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Anomaly 2 or Bug Heroes?

Bug Heroes is rated higher. Anomaly 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Bug Heroes averages 4.9 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Anomaly 2 or Bug Heroes have ads?

Bug Heroes shows ads; Anomaly 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Anomaly 2 or Bug Heroes?

Anomaly 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bug Heroes every 9 days. Most recently, Anomaly 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bug Heroes 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.*