# AR Robot vs Spider Hero

The clearest difference is rating: AR Robot at 4.7 against Spider Hero's 4.2. AR Robot also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 142). Spider Hero's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 59%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Robot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days and Spider Hero sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR Robot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Robot has 22K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of AR Robot's written reviews are positive against 75% of Spider Hero's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AR Robot ships an update every 2 weeks, Spider Hero every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Robot | Spider Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-robot/id1381297022/reviews)** | [4.2 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-hero-robot-fighter/id1569812974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 315 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Yahya Akhtar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713322025) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-robot/id1381297022)

Design, train, and battle your own custom robots in augmented reality. Compete against friends locally or players worldwide to become the ultimate robot warrior. Upgrade your bot's skills and abilities to dominate the arena.

**Highlights:** Robot customization with millions of combinations, Skill training through mini-games, Online multiplayer battles, Local shared AR battles with friends, Over 70 special abilities

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Small Pile of Scrap | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Pile of Scrap | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cannister of Scrap | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Scrap | $18.99 | one-time |
| Double Crate of Scrap | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤖 Customizable robots
- 🎮 Engaging AR experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery-draining AR mode
- 🐛 Buggy abilities and training
- ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Ability usage issues
- Training mode crashes
- Inconsistent robot stat saving
- AR deployment problems

**Requested features**

- Non-AR mode for low-light conditions
- More robot customization options
- Improved ability usage and training
- Balanced matchmaking system


### Spider Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-hero-robot-fighter/id1569812974)

Engage in intense robot battles and city survival missions. Transform into various vehicles like cars, drones, and spider wheels to fight enemies. Experience thrilling mech combat with smooth controls and HD graphics.

**Highlights:** Hero Battle Mode, Robot War Game, Superhero Robot Transformations, Robot Shooting Combat, Mech War Missions, Smooth Controls & HD Graphics

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 35000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 75K Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Annoying Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL Levels | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Drones, Robots, Spider | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Robot free?

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

### Is Spider Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR Robot or Spider Hero?

AR Robot is rated higher. AR Robot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Spider Hero averages 4.2 from 142 ratings.

### Do AR Robot or Spider Hero have ads?

Both AR Robot and Spider Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR Robot or Spider Hero?

AR Robot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spider Hero every 4 months. Most recently, AR Robot was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spider Hero on November 3, 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.*