# Grimguard Tactics vs Loop Hero

The clearest difference is ads: Loop Hero at none against Grimguard Tactics's shown. Loop Hero also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grimguard Tactics sells 48 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 Grimguard Tactics against 4.9 for Loop Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Grimguard Tactics's written reviews are positive against 75% of Loop Hero's.

Grimguard Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop Hero every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimguard Tactics | Loop Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimguard-tactics-fantasy-rpg/id1496893856/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 345 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Outerdawn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/957290525) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Grimguard Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimguard-tactics-fantasy-rpg/id1496893856)

Embark on a dark fantasy tactical RPG adventure. Command your squad through war-torn lands, explore ancient ruins, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. Uncover hidden truths and forge your path with courageous choices.

**Highlights:** Dark fantasy tactical RPG, Strategic turn-based combat, Recruit powerful allies, Explore distinct regions, Immersive adventure, Character-driven story

**In-app purchases (48)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insight Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sorcerer Game Changer Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Blademaster Upgrade Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enchantress Upgrade Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arbiter Upgrade Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Contract | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Explorer's Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Chaos Hero | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Might Hero | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Order Hero | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Ruby Deal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Rubies | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Ruby Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Terenite | $9.99 | one-time |
| Primal Oracle Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian Upgrade Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Act 4 Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Order Hero | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Chaos Hero | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Might Hero | $9.99 | one-time |
| Star Oracle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adv. Dungeon Explorer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Contract Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Contract Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mound of Terenite | $16.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Rubies | $17.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Terenite | $19.99 | one-time |
| Act 5 Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily Order Hero | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily Chaos Hero | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily Might Hero | $19.99 | one-time |
| Contract Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Contract Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Star Oracle Contracts | $29.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Surgeon Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Insight Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Severed Path Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Rubies | $39.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Contract Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Star Oracle Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Rubies | $79.99 | one-time |
| Star Oracle Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Massive Contract Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable story and characters
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎮 Engaging tactical combat
- 💰 F2P friendly progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content variety
- 🕰️ Repetitive grind
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤖 Poor AI decision-making

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent freezing and crashes
- Progression loss after updates
- Unresponsive controls during tutorial
- Incorrect or missing localization

**Requested features**

- More hero customization options
- Increased energy/stamina limits
- Faster progression for F2P players
- Skip/auto-battle functionality
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


### 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 Grimguard Tactics free?

Grimguard Tactics 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, Grimguard Tactics or Loop Hero?

Loop Hero is rated higher. Grimguard Tactics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Loop Hero averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Grimguard Tactics or Loop Hero have ads?

Grimguard Tactics shows ads; Loop Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grimguard Tactics or Loop Hero?

Grimguard Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop Hero every 10 days. Most recently, Grimguard Tactics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Loop Hero on October 24, 2026.

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