# Blue Defense! vs Hero Dive

The clearest difference is price: Hero Dive at Free against Blue Defense!'s $0.99. Hero Dive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Blue Defense!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Hero Dive is free to download; Blue Defense! costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hero Dive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Defense! has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Defense! | Hero Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense/id295528445/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-dive/id1642987630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 9 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cat in a Box Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600179204) | [Dumbbell Games Yazilim Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620624367) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense/id295528445)

Defend your planet from an relentless invasion force. This action-packed game challenges your reflexes and strategic thinking as you manage increasing pressure from attackers. Experience classic gameplay with modern features like level selection and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic mode gameplay, Quick Start difficulty selection, Level Select for practice and medals, Global High Scores list, Save state functionality, Tilt controls for aiming

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast gameplay
- 👍 Unique and intuitive controls
- 💎 Retro-style graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of sound effects and music
- 🔄 Inverted controls can be confusing
- 🧠 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 🔋 Can be physically tiring to play

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on newer iOS versions
- Medals not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and background music
- Option to invert or adjust controls
- Gradual difficulty increase
- Power-ups and weapon upgrades
- Global high score leaderboards


### Hero Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-dive/id1642987630)

Experience the thrill of a superhero landing from a skyscraper. Dodge obstacles as you descend, aiming for maximum impact and chaos upon hitting the ground. Master stylish landings and enjoy unlimited fun with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Superhero control feel, Amazing graphics, Easy to learn controls, Challenging mastery, Unlimited fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Defense! free?

Blue Defense! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hero Dive free?

Hero Dive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blue Defense! or Hero Dive?

Hero Dive is rated higher. Blue Defense! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Hero Dive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blue Defense! or Hero Dive have ads?

Hero Dive shows ads; Blue Defense! does not.

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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.*