# Gem Warrior vs HEIR OF LIGHT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gem Warrior at 100% against HEIR OF LIGHT's 46%. Gem Warrior also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). HEIR OF LIGHT's advantage is ratings volume (880 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gem Warrior sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and HEIR OF LIGHT sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gem Warrior holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEIR OF LIGHT has 880 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Gem Warrior's written reviews are positive against 46% of HEIR OF LIGHT's.

Gem Warrior ships an update fortnightly, HEIR OF LIGHT monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gem Warrior | HEIR OF LIGHT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-warrior/id1640836926/reviews)** | [4.6 (880 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heir-of-light-eclipse/id1672238868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **880** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 426 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOTARU LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640836928) | [Com2uS Holdings Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/646209316) |

## What reviewers say

### Gem Warrior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-warrior/id1640836926)

Engage in physics-based combat that blends puzzle mechanics with fighting action. Customize your fighters with unique skill gems and master simple controls for deep strategic gameplay. Battle opponents in dynamic stages and test your skills in real-time PvP arena showdowns.

**Highlights:** Physics-based combat, Customizable fighters with Skill Gems, Simple controls, deep strategy, Dynamic action and satisfying combat, Challenging stages with varied enemies, PvP Arena Mode

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| energy crystal 50 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time sale! | $1.99 | one-time |
| energy crystal 250 | $2.99 | one-time |
| energy crystal 1000 | $11.99 | one-time |
| energy crystal  2500 | $29.99 | one-time |


### HEIR OF LIGHT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heir-of-light-eclipse/id1672238868)

Experience rapid growth and rewards in this idle RPG. Engage in strategic 5v5 battles, collect over 1,000 characters, and explore a rich fantasy universe with stunning visuals. Enjoy AFK collection and competitive PvP.

**Highlights:** Rapid character progression, 5v5 team battles, Over 1,000 character combinations, Stunning fantasy illustrations, Idle AFK collection system, PvE and PvP content, Strategic deck building

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.79 pack | $0.79 | one-time |
| 0.99 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99 pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2.99 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6.99 pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 34.99 pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 49.99 pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 99.99 pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent character design
- 📚 Rich lore and story
- 💰 F2P friendly
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎉 Great anniversary events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Sluggish performance
- 🔍 Misleading gacha rates
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization
- 🔄 Season-based resets

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unbalanced PvP units
- Unreliable server stability

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- More male character options
- Improved UI and animations
- Better code redemption system
- Crossover events like original Heir of Light


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gem Warrior free?

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

### Is HEIR OF LIGHT free?

HEIR OF LIGHT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gem Warrior or HEIR OF LIGHT?

Gem Warrior is rated higher. Gem Warrior averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HEIR OF LIGHT averages 4.6 from 880 ratings.

### Do Gem Warrior or HEIR OF LIGHT have ads?

Both Gem Warrior and HEIR OF LIGHT show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gem Warrior or HEIR OF LIGHT?

Gem Warrior ships an update fortnightly, and HEIR OF LIGHT monthly. Most recently, Gem Warrior was updated on October 30, 2026 and HEIR OF LIGHT 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.*