# Hero's Quest vs Re

Hero's Quest and Re both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Re's written reviews are positive against 66% of Hero's Quest's. Re also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hero's Quest sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Re sells 6 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 — 4.8 for Hero's Quest against 4.7 for Re. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 513 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Hero's Quest's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

Hero's Quest ships an update fortnightly, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero's Quest | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heros-quest-automatic-rpg/id1545017223/reviews)** | [4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Murilo Bastos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463876598) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## What reviewers say

### Hero's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heros-quest-automatic-rpg/id1545017223)

Embark on an epic adventure as a hero, exploring a world filled with monsters and powerful bosses. Strategize your battles, level up your character, and collect gold, weapons, and equipment to enhance your stats and abilities. Discover new fighting styles and combinations in this roguelite RPG.

**Highlights:** Automatic battles, Hero and skin customization, Skill tree progression, Unlockable areas and bosses, Roguelite permanent upgrades, Portrait orientation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tickets - Tiny | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Tiny | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Void Bender | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Shadowbringer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Warlock Warrior | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: High Summoner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Elaine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Blight Lord | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Goddess Yoko | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Asema | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Shadow Piercer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Medium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Medium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Large | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Large | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Super | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Super | $13.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Extra Large | $27.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Ultra | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Frequent updates and developer engagement
- 🔒 No exploitative monetization
- 💡 Innovative progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🔍 Lack of content variety
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Infinite loading screen
- Crit rate bug causing inconsistent damage

**Requested features**

- Add teleport/skip functionality
- Implement a reset progress option
- Improve the equipment progression curve
- Introduce more enemy/boss variety


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hero's Quest free?

Hero's Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Re free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hero's Quest or Re?

Hero's Quest is rated higher. Hero's Quest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do Hero's Quest or Re have ads?

Both Hero's Quest and Re show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hero's Quest or Re?

Hero's Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, Hero's Quest was updated on October 27, 2026 and Re on October 24, 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.*