# Herodom vs Real Time Shields

The clearest difference is ads: Herodom at none against Real Time Shields's shown. Herodom also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Real Time Shields's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (20K vs 3.7K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Herodom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Real Time Shields sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Herodom against 4.7 for Real Time Shields. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Time Shields has 20K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Herodom's written reviews are positive against 37% of Real Time Shields's.

Herodom ships an update every 5 weeks, Real Time Shields every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Herodom | Real Time Shields |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herodom/id1371997444/reviews) | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sander Frenken](https://appshunter.io/developer/693599249) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Herodom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herodom/id1371997444)

Engage in epic historical battles across diverse levels, collecting unique heroes and mastering various units. Customize characters with extensive assets and build thriving farmlands. Experience endless combat challenges and unlock new content.

**Highlights:** Epic historical battles, Collect 55+ unique heroes, Master 150+ units and siege weapons, Build and customize characters with 400+ items, Farm 45+ types of crops, trees, and animals, Endless battle mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete game | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game mechanics
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Excellent customization options
- 🔒 No ads or paywalls
- 💡 Affordable full version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Paywall after initial levels
- 🔒 Difficulty spike after unlocking full version
- 👎 Unclear progression and resource management
- 👎 Tedious unit placement

**Reported bugs**

- Wardrobe rewards not appearing
- Siege weapons not functioning properly
- Crashes during late-game battles
- Issues with unit selection and placement

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay levels for resources
- Village resource generation during downtime
- More unit types and abilities
- Improved unit control and formation options
- Difficulty settings or handicaps


### Real Time Shields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987)

Defend your base by drawing defensive formations in real-time. Your troops will follow your commands as waves of invaders attack from various angles. Upgrade your units and equipment to survive increasingly challenging battles and defeat epic bosses.

**Highlights:** Draw defensive formations, Real-time troop command, Wave-based enemy attacks, Unit and equipment upgrades, Physics-based combat, Epic boss fights

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins (Tier) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 0) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 1) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Interstitials) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Rewarded) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Early Adopter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 2) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 3) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spartan Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 4) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Good value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and boring
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of strategy
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades and progress not saving
- Ads not working properly
- Performance issues and lag

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty and challenge
- New unit types and formations
- Customization options
- Endless/survival mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Herodom free?

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

### Is Real Time Shields free?

Real Time Shields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Herodom or Real Time Shields?

Real Time Shields is rated higher. Herodom averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Real Time Shields averages 4.7 from 20K ratings.

### Do Herodom or Real Time Shields have ads?

Real Time Shields shows ads; Herodom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Herodom or Real Time Shields?

Herodom ships an update every 5 weeks, and Real Time Shields every 9 days. Most recently, Herodom was updated on October 24, 2026 and Real Time Shields on October 24, 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.*