# Base Attack vs Hero Squad

Base Attack and Hero Squad both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Base Attack's written reviews are positive against 19% of Hero Squad's. Base Attack also leads on iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). Hero Squad's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Base Attack sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hero Squad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Base Attack against 4.6 for Hero Squad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 44K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Base Attack's written reviews are positive against 19% of Hero Squad's.

Base Attack ships an update monthly, Hero Squad every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Base Attack | Hero Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-attack/id1543362005/reviews)** | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-squad-battle-siege/id1563184601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.3% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 565 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Base Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-attack/id1543362005)

Unleash your destructive side by obliterating buildings and objects with various weapons. Experience satisfying demolition with realistic physics and graphics. Upgrade your arsenal to cause even more chaos.

**Highlights:** Cause maximum damage, Obliterate buildings with rockets and cannons, Upgrade weapons for efficiency, Realistic physics and graphics, Simple and addicting mechanics, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4,000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Novice Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying destruction
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 💥 Powerful weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of building physics
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Finger blocks view

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on certain levels
- Guns/progress not saving properly
- Ads causing in-game issues

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and maps
- Implement building collapse physics
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
- Add more weapon variety and customization
- Implement difficulty progression and new enemy types


### Hero Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-squad-battle-siege/id1563184601)

Assemble a powerful army and customize your heroes to survive relentless monster attacks. Collect resources, upgrade your units, and engage in strategic combat to dominate the battlefield and push your squad to its limits.

**Highlights:** Recruit and upgrade army units, Customize heroes with costumes and weapons, Collect gold and rewards, Explore challenging battlegrounds, Strategic combat and intense action, Survive waves of enemies

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of cards of Minigun | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero Squad Strongbox #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hero Squad Battle Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Unit - Paladin | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Unit - Future Soldier | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Unit - Sky Beam | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game to pass time
- 👍 Good concept and gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lags
- 🔋 Game becomes unplayable after extended play
- 📺 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Coins and health not registering properly
- Levels not loading or progressing
- Achievements and quests not working as intended
- Game crashing on certain levels or after long sessions

**Requested features**

- Fix endless mode crashes
- Improve performance and stability
- Reduce ads and monetization
- Add more content and game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Base Attack free?

Base Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hero Squad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Base Attack or Hero Squad?

Base Attack is rated higher. Base Attack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Hero Squad averages 4.6 from 44K ratings.

### Do Base Attack or Hero Squad have ads?

Both Base Attack and Hero Squad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Base Attack or Hero Squad?

Base Attack ships an update monthly, and Hero Squad every 8 days. Most recently, Base Attack was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hero Squad on November 7, 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.*