# Maximus 2 vs Bug Heroes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bug Heroes at every 9 days against Maximus 2's every 3 weeks. Bug Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bug Heroes sells 13 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 Maximus 2 against 4.9 for Bug Heroes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Maximus 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Bug Heroes's.

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Bug Heroes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maximus 2 | Bug Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes-tower-defense/id6447004057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 669 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### Maximus 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924)

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

**Highlights:** Satisfying combat mechanics, Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer, Continuous single-shot story, Diverse hero roles and weapons, Teamwork and revive mechanics, Online and local multiplayer support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40x Continues | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gold Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🔍 Short story mode
- 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Progression/save data loss
- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and story content
- Ability to play as villain characters
- Level creator mode
- Controller support
- Improved enemy balancing


### Bug Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes-tower-defense/id6447004057)

Engage in a miniature war blending action, strategy, and tower defense. Control unique heroes, build diverse defenses, and upgrade your units to protect your territory. Explore a vast campaign or unleash your creativity in a custom level editor.

**Highlights:** Action-strategy tower defense blend, 11 unique Bug Heroes with distinct abilities, Dozens of unlockable tower types, Single player campaign across multiple environments, Robust level editor for custom battles, RPG-style progression with upgrades, Third-person hero control or classic overhead view

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Couple of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mug of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Game+ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Man God Fortune | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging tower defense mechanics
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🔊 Great sound design
- 🕹️ Enjoyable character control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent in-app purchase prompts
- 🔒 Limited progression without spending money
- 🐛 Performance issues and bugs in later levels
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support
- 🔍 Unbalanced difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Treasures spawning in unreachable locations
- Bugs causing towers to be destroyed too easily
- Freezing and performance drops in late-game

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer co-op mode
- More diverse hero and tower selection
- Expanded endgame content
- Improved balancing and difficulty curve
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maximus 2 free?

Maximus 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bug Heroes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maximus 2 or Bug Heroes?

Bug Heroes is rated higher. Maximus 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Bug Heroes averages 4.9 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Maximus 2 or Bug Heroes have ads?

Both Maximus 2 and Bug Heroes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maximus 2 or Bug Heroes?

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bug Heroes every 9 days. Most recently, Maximus 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bug Heroes on October 30, 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.*