# Epic War vs Mini Heroes

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic War | Mini Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-war-thrones/id1535322102/reviews)** | [4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-heroes-summoners-war/id1671689945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **427** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.0 GB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Famous Heart Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173389728) | [Muye Games Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601609293) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-war-thrones/id1535322102)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Seals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Noble Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Seals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Imperial Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 Seals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Seals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Seals | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Seals | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Seals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Improved game balance
- Fairer matchmaking
- Better customer support
- More transparent gacha rates


### Mini Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-heroes-summoners-war/id1671689945)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 Gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| $12.99 Gift | $12.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Gift | $29.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Gift | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*