Comparison

Time Zero vs Hero Survivor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Time Zero

Defeat ghosts on screen using auto-firing weapons within a time limit. This casual game features various ghost types and powerful weapons that can be enhanced. Weekly giant ghost battles offer rewards.

Highlights
  • Automatic weapon firing
  • Character movement with fingertip
  • Variety of ghost types
  • Weapon enhancement system
  • Weekly giant ghost battles
  • Mystery Box rewards
Features
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This is a game where you defeat the ghosts on your screen within the given time using various weapons. Easy battle! Weapons fire automatially!! It is a casual game that can be enjoyed by young and old. Easily move your character around on your fingertip. ANYONE and EVERYONE can enjoy this game! Various types of ghosts! All of the ghosts from Shinbi Apt will be dispatched! You'll meet a variety of Shinbi Apartment ghosts through the game. Strong weapons! They help you get rid of multiple ghosts in one shot! Enhance your weapons to create powerful weapons. Giant ghosts! A terrifying giant ghost appears every week! Defeat giant ghosts and earn reward keys. Open the Mystery Box to get various rewards!

About

Hero Survivor

Survive intense 5-minute survival challenges against alien bosses. Upgrade skills, gather resources, and create powerful combos to become the ultimate champion in this roguelike RPG. Compete on leaderboards and explore diverse maps.

Highlights
  • One-finger operation
  • 5-minute survival challenges
  • Unlimited skill combos
  • Massive boss fights
  • Daily resource events
  • Dozens of stage maps
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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THE INTERPLANETARY WAR OF 2100: BECOME EARTH'S LAST HOPE! A rogue planetoid is tearing through space on a collision course with our world. Standard tech has failed. Humanity's ultimate countermeasure? Deploying an elite vanguard of legendary heroes equipped with unstable mystery powers to establish a network of Star-Bases right on the cosmic threat! As the Supreme Commander, your mission is absolute: Survive the alien onslaught, evolve your mutant abilities, fortify your interplanetary base, and defend the planet from total extinction! Are you ready to fight and become the ultimate cosmic savior? HEROIC SURVIVAL FEATURES: 1. Move & Dodge Use simple screen joystick controls to navigate through thousands of alien invaders surrounding you. Focus on positioning to dodge deadly cosmic waves while your powers auto-attack. 2. Awaken Mystic Inner Forces No tech, no guns—only raw, supernatural energy! Evolve your mutant abilities and choose the best roguelike upgrade paths during chaotic battles to unleash ultimate AoE combos. 3. Create Your Build Pick from a variety of tactical skills and elemental traits to survive longer. Evolve your character stats permanently in the main menu to come back stronger after every defeat. 4. Unleash Unique Champions Unlock a powerful roster of heroes to trigger ultimate combos. Evolve their inner forces to deal massive damage and wipe out entire screens of space monsters. 5. Master the Elements Upgrade your hero elements to exploit enemy weaknesses. Deal bonus magic damage to countered alien species and mitigate incoming damage from elite cosmic bosses. 6. Build Your Asteroid Base Establish and fortify your Star-Base right on the hostile planetoid surface. Gather rare loots from fallen foes to upgrade your facilities and secure long-term survival. 7. Critical Orders from HQ Complete high-stakes mission quests issued by Command Headquarters to earn massive rewards, unlock legendary upgrades, and defend your home planet at all costs! The countdown to oblivion has begun. Download Hero Survivor: Base Defense now, awaken your inner power, and save our world!"

Screenshots

Time Zero4 screens
Hero Survivor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Time Zero and Hero Survivor both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hero Survivor's written reviews are positive against 67% of Time Zero's. Hero Survivor also leads on ratings volume (108 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time Zero sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Hero Survivor sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Time Zero against 4.7 for Hero Survivor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero Survivor has 108 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Time Zero's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hero Survivor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Time Zero versus Hero Survivor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime ZeroHero Survivor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)4.7 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7108 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size451 MB425 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer3F Factory Inc.TERRA SOFTWARE SERVICES SOLUTION PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Time Zero

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Hero Survivor

All ratings108 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Time Zero

One-time26
  • Special product 01$3.99
  • nine-tailed Slander Costume$3.99
  • Costume 6 (Scholar Outfit)$3.99
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  • Value Package$3.99
  • Costume5 (Joseon Exorcist)$5.99
  • Lightning Arrow Package$5.99
  • Piercing Package$5.99
  • Whirlwind Arrow Package$5.99
  • Summoning Package$5.99
  • Enhancement Package2$5.99
  • Special product 02$6.99
  • Leveling Package 2$6.99
  • Jewelry prize 1$6.99
  • Story mode pass 3$6.99
  • gold dragon amulet$6.99
  • Returned Exorcist Package$11.99
  • Returned Demon Earl Package$11.99
  • Special product 03$12.99
  • Leveling Package 12$12.99
  • Leveling Package 13$12.99
  • Leveling Package 7$12.99
  • Jewelry prize 2$12.99
  • Leveling Package 5$12.99
  • Leveling Package 22$12.99
  • Leveling Package 20$12.99
  • Special Jackpot Package$12.99
19 purchases

Hero Survivor

One-time19
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Battle Assist Pack$0.99
  • More Handful of Gems$0.99
Show 16 more
  • Bag of Gold$0.99
  • Battle Assistant Pack$1.99
  • Slime Pick Up$1.99
  • Piggy Bank$1.99
  • X2 Loot Pass$2.99
  • More Pile of Gems$2.99
  • 150 Ads Ticket$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Epic Equipment Pack$4.99
  • Shield Epic Pack$4.99
  • Pouch of Gems$6.99
  • Survivor Pass$6.99
  • LIGHT EPIC PACK$6.99
  • Bag of Gems$9.99
  • 10000 Token$9.99
  • Chest of Gems$24.99

Questions

Is Time Zero free?
Time Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hero Survivor free?
Hero Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Zero or Hero Survivor?
Hero Survivor is rated higher. Time Zero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Hero Survivor averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.
Do Time Zero or Hero Survivor have ads?
Neither Time Zero nor Hero Survivor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Zero or Hero Survivor?
Time Zero ships an update fortnightly, and Hero Survivor fortnightly. Most recently, Time Zero was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hero Survivor on October 8, 2026.

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