# Tap Force vs Loop Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Loop Hero at 4.9 against Tap Force's 4.6. Loop Hero also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 59%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Force sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Loop Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Tap Force's written reviews are positive against 75% of Loop Hero's.

Tap Force ships an update weekly, Loop Hero every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Force | Loop Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-force-retro-rpg/id1459276435/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **75.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 486 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Race Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1149204547) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-force-retro-rpg/id1459276435)

Assemble a team of 16-bit pixel fighters and engage in auto-battles to restore justice. Expand your weapon shop business, even while offline, to arm your citizens. Compete in PVP, join clubs, and enjoy a nostalgic retro aesthetic with a synthwave soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Recruit and train 16-bit pixel fighters, Auto-battle combat system, Offline weapon shop business expansion, Hundreds of campaign levels, PVP Arena for player battles, Join clubs for group events, Retro 16-bit pixel art

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flash Sale 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Club Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bingo Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Game Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Club Bundle 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bingo Bundle 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| One Day Seasonal Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grandmaster Sale Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Golden Seal Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Charm Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle IV | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and F2P friendly
- 🎨 Stylish pixel art and music
- 🕹️ Chill and easy-to-play auto battler
- 📈 Consistent updates and events
- 🤝 Helpful and tight-knit community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Progression can be slow without spending
- 🎲 Frustrating RNG for summoning higher-tier heroes
- 🧱 Hitting progression walls after initial enjoyment
- 🔒 Crashes and connectivity issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and login issues after recent updates
- Loss of progress and purchased items

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Improved hero balancing and synergies
- Additional game modes and challenges
- Trading or crafting system for heroes


### Loop Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549)

Embark on a roguelike RPG adventure where you strategically place cards to create enemy encounters, buildings, and terrain. Equip your hero with powerful loot, expand your camp, and unlock new classes and cards to break an endless cycle of despair and save a forgotten world.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated expedition loops, Strategic card placement for trials, Loot collection for hero progression, Camp expansion and reconstruction, Unlockable classes and cards, Retro pixel art dark fantasy story

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent mechanics
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Charming graphics
- 👍 Unique and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive after certain actions
- 🐛 Difficulty reading small text
- 🐛 Accidental card placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after defeating first boss
- Unplayable after initial progress
- Inability to progress past trial version

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- More classes/build diversity
- Improved UI/overlay customization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Force free?

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

### Is Loop Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tap Force or Loop Hero?

Loop Hero is rated higher. Tap Force averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Loop Hero averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Tap Force or Loop Hero have ads?

Neither Tap Force nor Loop Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Force or Loop Hero?

Tap Force ships an update weekly, and Loop Hero every 10 days. Most recently, Tap Force was updated on September 22, 2026 and Loop Hero on September 22, 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.*