# Heroes Return vs Bottle Jam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bottle Jam at 58% against Heroes Return's 0%. Bottle Jam also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 6). Heroes Return's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bottle Jam sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Heroes Return asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bottle Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bottle Jam has 1.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Heroes Return's written reviews are positive against 58% of Bottle Jam's.

Heroes Return ships an update every 3 weeks, Bottle Jam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heroes Return | Bottle Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-return/id1615031555/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottle-jam/id6504419589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [澳军 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721372205) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Heroes Return

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-return/id1615031555)

Become a superhero and use unique powers to solve physics-based puzzles and defeat invading enemies. Unlock new characters and epic missions as you save the world from evil forces. This game offers a unique puzzle-solving experience with strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Superhero powers and unique skills, Physics-based puzzle solving, Defeat invading enemies, Unlock new characters and missions, Challenging levels and secret missions, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bottle Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottle-jam/id6504419589)

Strategically pack bottles into boxes in the correct sequence while managing limited sending slots. Avoid filling the slots to prevent failure and advance through challenging levels. This visually appealing puzzle game offers engaging gameplay that requires sharp thinking and quick reflexes.

**Highlights:** Strategic bottle packing, Limited slot management, Challenging levels, Visually appealing design, Engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bunny | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No-ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 700 gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ads pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1800 gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| 4000 gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Therapeutic and relaxing experience
- 👍 Enjoyable with reasonable ad frequency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stores/upgrades not working
- 🔋 Limited lives/energy system
- 🐛 Game hangs after completing new levels

**Reported bugs**

- Stores not working
- Game hangs after completing new levels

**Requested features**

- Increase difficulty over levels
- Colorblind mode
- Reasonable in-app purchase options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heroes Return free?

Heroes Return is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bottle Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Heroes Return or Bottle Jam?

Bottle Jam is rated higher. Heroes Return averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bottle Jam averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Heroes Return or Bottle Jam have ads?

Both Heroes Return and Bottle Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Heroes Return or Bottle Jam?

Heroes Return ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bottle Jam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Heroes Return was updated on September 19, 2026 and Bottle Jam on October 1, 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.*