Comparison

Epic War vs Mini Heroes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Epic War

Lead your army to conquer a chaotic land inspired by the Three Kingdoms. Build your city, research technologies, and engage in real-time battles with thousands of players. Form alliances or go solo to claim the throne in a realistic, strategy-driven world.

Highlights
  • Real-time epic battles with hundreds of players
  • Three Kingdoms world recreation
  • Summon and command legendary generals
  • Join alliances or play as a lone wolf
  • Realistic world with diverse terrains and weather
  • Unlimited strategic possibilities
Features
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Play as a lord in the Three Kingdoms and lead your army to conquer the chaotic land. Build your city, research technologies, and expand territories to boost resource production. Arm your loyal generals with the best skills and battle with thousands of other players online in real-time! You can join an alliance to grow and conquer with your friends, or else you can become a ranger that plunders the world as a lone wolf. Made by Unreal Engine 4, Epic War: Thrones brings PC-level experiences to mobile. Experience the realistic landscape and weather, and implement them into your strategy. Command, conquer, and claim the throne! **Game Features** 【Epic battles between hundreds of players】 Join real-time epic battles with hundreds of players, every decision you make matters! Full assault or sneak attack? Ally or foe? Choose your strategy carefully. Capture ports and passes to strengthen your position, fight for resource grids to boost your production. Rule the battlefield like a real commander. 【The world of the Three Kingdoms recreated】 Embark on a conquest that took place a thousand years ago, into the well-known history of the Three Kingdoms. Witness the clashes of warlords, tactics from the Art of War being implemented, and legendary generals confronting each other. Will you be able to survive in this chaotic land and eventually claim the throne? 【Legendary generals at your command】 Summon legendary generals of the Three Kingdoms to join your cause! Be they the formidable general Guan Yu, or the loyal marshal Jiang Wei who tried to defend his empire until the end. Each with unique skills and troop type, use them to build your powerful legion! All generals are detailed modeled in the game, they are once made alive from the past history and are waiting for your command! 【Alliances, factions, and rangers】 Are you a team player or a lone wolf? As an alliance player, you can fight with your friends, defeat strong enemies together and help each other to grow. Or else, you can be a stealthy and maneuverable ranger, a lone wolf that plunders the battlefield and a true predator. It is up to you to choose who you want to become. 【Realistic world with diverse terrains and weathers】 Explore the massive map with over 4 million tiles, march your troops across mountains, rivers, deserts, forests, and frozen lands. The global weather system will affect your army, generals, and overall combat effectiveness. Use the terrain and weather as your advantages, and you can defeat enemies that once seemly untouchable. 【Unlimited possible strategies】 Hundreds of general skills, 4 troop types with 28 variants, 6 different battle formations, and various Strategies that can utilize weather to strengthen your army. You have unlimited strategies to choose from, use them well and prove your wisdom! **Get more information about Epic War: Thrones** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpicwarthronesSEA Official Website: http://www.archosaur.com/epicwarthrones/ Discord: https://discord.gg/zujkyBnMwW **Device Requirement** System version: iOS 10 or above/ iPhone6s or newer are recommended.

About

Mini Heroes

Embark on an epic idle RPG adventure filled with adorable heroes and strategic card battles. Collect legends, explore vast storylines, and conquer challenges in both PVE and PVP modes. Enjoy a rich cultivation system with offline rewards and endless combinations.

Highlights
  • Idle RPG gameplay
  • Hero collection and customization
  • Card strategy and squad building
  • 36-chapter storyline
  • PVE, PVP, and legion battles
  • Offline rewards
  • Multilingual support
Features
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--Game Features-- Easy Adventure: play anywhere, anytime Effortless Collection: recruit heroes, gather all rare ones Card Strategy: customize freely, try stronger squad Adorable Art: cute style, you deserve it Thrilling Storyline: 36 Chapters, challenge various Bosses --For Casual Players-- 1. Enjoy cute style with plenty of humor in this vast fantasy world. 2. Collect legends heroes for free, without the need to grind or pay. 3. Various gameplay, PVE, PVP, and legion battles, to clash with other players. 4. Multilingual support to chat and explore with players from around the world. --For Senior Players-- 1. Explore the idle RPG game with massive heroes and endless combinations. 2. Smooth controls and top-notch graphics provide a high-quality experience. 3. Keep things fresh with regular updates, new heroes, storylines, and challenges. 4. Climb the rankings and compete against multiplayer to be the king. --For Story-driven Players-- 1. Immerse in wacky and adventurous storylines that will keep you entertained. 2. Create your own legendary journey by exploring 36 different forces. 3. Engage with interesting characters and dialogues that will surprise you every time. 4. Rich gaming experience with main and side storylines, and other hidden treasures. --Rich Cultivation System-- 1. Best RPG games with massive benefits, offline rewards and achievement system. 2. Find strategy through various unit types, attribute matchups, and infinite combinations. 3. One-click inheritance and lossless evolution make it easy to conquer the kingdom. 4. Reap rich rewards, weapons, horses, and suits in the arena. 5. Unlock more war skills by activating relic and hero soul. Follow us: https://twitter.com/MiniHeroesEn Contact us: MiniHeroes@zbjoy.com Discord: https://discord.gg/azKUJs7JAS

Screenshots

Epic War4 screens
Mini Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Epic War and Mini Heroes both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Mini Heroes's written reviews are positive against 51% of Epic War's. Mini Heroes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Epic War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mini Heroes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Epic War against 4.7 for Mini Heroes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 427 and 151 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Epic War's written reviews are positive against 88% of Mini Heroes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epic War ships an update every 2 months, Mini Heroes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Epic War versus Mini Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpic WarMini Heroes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (427 ratings) — better4.7 (151 ratings)
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings427 — better151
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB302 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFamous Heart LimitedMuye Games Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Epic War

All ratings426 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative42.3%

Mini Heroes

All ratings151 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.1%

User reviews

Epic War

From 427 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics
  • 📚 Detailed game systems

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Predatory monetization
  • 🕰️ Rushed season endings
  • 🤖 Unfair advantages for bots/cheaters
  • 🤯 Poor communication from developers

Mini Heroes

From 151 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 💰 F2P friendly with good rewards
  • 🎨 Great art style and character design
  • 🌟 Strategic depth with hero combinations
  • 📈 Easy to progress and understand

Room to improve

  • 💸 Some users feel it's pay-to-win
  • ⏳ Progression can slow down without spending
  • ❓ Language barriers for some non-Japanese speakers
  • ⚖️ Certain heroes might be overpowered (e.g., Emperor Xian)
  • 🔄 Lack of freshness for some players

Bugs and requests

Epic War

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues after updates
  • Data loss and rollbacks
  • Compatibility problems on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved game balance
  • Fairer matchmaking
  • Better customer support
  • More transparent gacha rates

Mini Heroes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game won't load past loading screen
  • Cannot create a character due to errors
  • Game does not open after download
  • Customer service unhelpful regarding mission timing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow self-selection for seasonal recruitment heroes
  • Change first-time top-up reward from Zhao Yun to a selectable regular SSR hero
  • Add a domestic (Chinese) version of the game

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Epic War

One-time10
  • 60 Seals$0.99
  • Daily Pack$0.99
  • Noble Pass$2.99
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  • 300 Seals$4.99
  • Imperial Pass$4.99
  • 680 Seals$9.99
  • 1280 Seals$19.99
  • 1980 Seals$29.99
  • 3280 Seals$49.99
  • 6480 Seals$99.99
10 purchases

Mini Heroes

One-time10
  • $0.99 Gift$0.99
  • $1.99 Gift$1.99
  • $2.99 Gift$2.99
Show 7 more
  • $3.99 Gift$3.99
  • $4.99 Gift$4.99
  • $9.99 Gift$9.99
  • $12.99 Gift$12.99
  • $19.99 Gift$19.99
  • $29.99 Gift$29.99
  • $99.99 Gift$99.99

Questions

Is Epic War free?
Epic War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Heroes free?
Mini Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Epic War or Mini Heroes?
Epic War is rated higher. Epic War averages 4.7 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Mini Heroes averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.
Do Epic War or Mini Heroes have ads?
Epic War shows ads; Mini Heroes does not.
Which is updated more often, Epic War or Mini Heroes?
Epic War ships an update every 2 months, and Mini Heroes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Epic War was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mini Heroes on November 3, 2026.

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