# Heroes Chained vs TEARS RAIN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heroes Chained at none against TEARS RAIN's 10. Heroes Chained also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). TEARS RAIN's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TEARS RAIN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Heroes Chained asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Heroes Chained against 5.0 for TEARS RAIN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Heroes Chained ships an update monthly, TEARS RAIN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heroes Chained | TEARS RAIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-chained/id1669286018/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tears-rain/id6566181635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 760 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Inventuna Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669286020) | [NARAENC](https://appshunter.io/developer/358706194) |

## What reviewers say

### Heroes Chained

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-chained/id1669286018)

Embark on an epic quest in a magical world threatened by a dark lord and his monstrous army. Train diverse heroes, craft powerful items, and battle through dark dungeons to save the land. This immersive role-playing adventure offers enchanting graphics and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Hero training (cleric, mage, tank, warrior, assassin, archer), Item crafting and forging, Dungeon exploration, Battle against monsters and the Dark Lord, Immersive fantasy world, Enchanting graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TEARS RAIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tears-rain/id6566181635)

Embark on an adventure to a mysterious tower after a cataclysmic event. Engage in strategic card battles, enhance your heroes' strength through roguelike progression, and utilize elemental attributes to overcome ferocious enemies. Collect and upgrade equipment to further boost your power and devise unique strategies for victory.

**Highlights:** Card battles with deck building, Roguelike hero progression, Elemental attribute system, Equipment enhancement for power boosts, Strategic combat variety

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Growth Packs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Adventurer's Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 5 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 7 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 8 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 2500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 6500 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heroes Chained free?

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

### Is TEARS RAIN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Heroes Chained or TEARS RAIN?

Heroes Chained and TEARS RAIN are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Heroes Chained or TEARS RAIN have ads?

TEARS RAIN shows ads; Heroes Chained does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heroes Chained or TEARS RAIN?

Heroes Chained ships an update monthly, and TEARS RAIN every 2 weeks. Most recently, Heroes Chained was updated on September 27, 2026 and TEARS RAIN on October 6, 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.*