# Legends of Runeterra vs Loop Hero

The clearest difference is monetization model: Loop Hero at free against Legends of Runeterra's free with in-app purchases. Loop Hero also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Legends of Runeterra's advantage is ratings volume (63K vs 3.9K) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Legends of Runeterra sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Legends of Runeterra against 4.9 for Loop Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Legends of Runeterra has 63K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Legends of Runeterra's written reviews are positive against 75% of Loop Hero's.

Legends of Runeterra ships an update monthly, Loop Hero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Legends of Runeterra | Loop Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legends-of-runeterra/id1480617557/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Riot Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/346988044) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Legends of Runeterra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legends-of-runeterra/id1480617557)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Card, #138 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in a strategic card battler or a single-player roguelite adventure set in the League of Legends universe. Collect and evolve over 65 champions, each with unique powers, to overcome challenging foes and explore a rich, expanding world.

**Highlights:** Single-player roguelite adventure, Ranked card battler, Collect and evolve 65+ champions, Unique champion powers, Adapt and evolve strategies, World Adventures and Weekly Nightmares

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 475 total coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1020 Total Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Total Coins | $8.49 | one-time |
| 1000 total coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2125 Total Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2050 Total Coins | $16.99 | one-time |
| 2050 total coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3650 total coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5350 total coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 11000 Total Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
- 💡 Unique and interactive combat system
- 🎮 Seamless cross-platform experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for new players
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay in single-player modes
- 💰 Expensive cosmetic items

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to play on older iOS devices
- Freezing and performance issues on iPad
- Inconsistent login and account issues

**Requested features**

- More solo/PvE content
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Customizable UI and settings
- Expanded social features


### Loop Hero

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

This roguelike RPG lets you strategically place cards to build unique expedition loops for your hero. Collect loot, expand your camp, and unlock new classes and abilities to break an endless cycle of chaos. Experience a dark fantasy story with retro pixel art, optimized for mobile play.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated expedition loops, Card-based strategic placement, Loot collection and equipment management, Camp expansion and upgrades, Unlockable classes and cards, Retro pixel art style, Mobile-optimized interface

**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 Legends of Runeterra free?

Legends of Runeterra 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, Legends of Runeterra or Loop Hero?

Loop Hero is rated higher. Legends of Runeterra averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Loop Hero averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Legends of Runeterra or Loop Hero have ads?

Neither Legends of Runeterra nor Loop Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Legends of Runeterra or Loop Hero?

Legends of Runeterra ships an update monthly, and Loop Hero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Legends of Runeterra was updated on November 5, 2026 and Loop Hero on November 4, 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.*