Comparison

Battleheart vs Hero Emblems II

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

Head to head
About

Battleheart

Assemble a unique party of heroes and lead them in real-time fantasy combat. Master dozens of special powers, upgrade equipment, and craft the ultimate battle force. Explore a 30+ level campaign with epic boss battles and test your skills in survival arenas.

Highlights
  • Real-time combat with touch commands
  • Create and customize hero parties
  • Dozens of unique skills and class combinations
  • Collect and equip over 100 items
  • 30+ level campaign with boss battles
  • Survival arenas with unique rewards
Features
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** Fan of Battleheart? A sequel is underway! Check www.mikamobile.com for details ** ------------------ Battleheart - enter a world of epic fantasy combat! Chosen as the App Store's "Game of the Week"! "Battleheart is an absolutely effortless recommendation" - TouchArcade.com "Incredibly addictive and fun" - Attack of the Show From the creators of Zombieville USA and OMG Pirates!, Battleheart distills some of the greatest elements of roleplaying games and real-time strategy into pocket-sized form! Create a unique party of heroes, and lead them in frantic real-time battles against monsters of ever increasing power. Lay waste to your foes with dozens of unique special powers as you gain experience, upgrade your party's equipment, and craft them into the ultimate battle force! -- Features -- • Easily command your army via simple touch commands. • Create a unique party from numerous character classes, including stealthy rogues, powerful wizards and stoic knights! • Customize your heroes via dozens of unique skills - literally hundreds of class and skill combinations! • Make the most of your party's skills to control the battlefield - turn your opponents into frogs, stun them with poisons, or simply destroy them with meteor strikes and whirlwinds of steel! • Over 100 unique items to collect and equip across a 30+ level campaign, complete with epic boss battles! • Put your custom party to the ultimate test in survival arenas, where rare and unique rewards can be found! • Incredibly sharp animation and art designed specifically for the Retina Display and iPad! For the latest info on upcoming Battleheart updates, or to simply ask us a question directly, check us out on twitter @MikaMobile!

About

Hero Emblems II

Embark on an epic adventure combining match-3 puzzles with classic JRPG elements. Lead a team of heroic warriors, unleash powerful skills through strategic emblem matching, and explore a world filled with magic, monsters, and ancient mysteries.

Highlights
  • Match-3 emblem battles
  • Traditional JRPG exploration
  • Unique hero skills and backstories
  • Equipment customization
  • Food consumption system for buffs
  • Japanese character voice acting
Features
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A new evolution of match-3, combat, and adventure! Hero Emblems II is a JRPG that combines elements of side-scrollers and match-3 games. Players control members of the Night Chasers, a group of heroic warriors, as they embark on an adventure to save their lands from an evil threat. [Game Features] ◆ Thrilling match-3 battle experiences Match three Emblems to clear them from the board and make your heroes attack. Clear four or more to generate Magic Emblems, allowing your heroes to unleash powerful skills. Perform combos to launch even more powerful attacks and vanquish your enemies! ◆ Traditional JRPG experience In a world of magic and swordplay, players will control members of the Night Chasers as they embark on an adventure together. Enter deep caves, explore ancient ruins, unlock treasure chests, fight against ferocious monsters, upgrade your equipment in town, and gain new information from villagers in the local taverns. A exciting RPG experience is waiting for you in Hero Emblems II! ◆ Substitute Heroes Each Hero possesses their own unique skills and backstory. There's Zack, the Human Warrior; Lucien, the Marten Knight; Sid, the Felinian Black Mage; Abner the Bard, and many more! Lead your favorite heroes into battle! ◆ Thrilling Japanese character voices in battles Personalized character voices make combat a thrilling, intense and fun experience! ◆ More equipment Enemies attack with a wide range of debuffs such as Poison, Ignition, Petrification or Curses. To fight against these tough opponents, you will need to choose your Heroes' weapons and armor carefully, and make good use of accessories to resist enemy debuffs and boost your Heroes' abilities! ◆'Food Consumption System' for Enhancing Battle Power A hero's adventure is always brimming with all sorts of challenges. Vicious monsters boast tremendous strength and always catch people off guard with their varied attack styles. Now, heroes can boost their abilities by indulging in delightful delicacies, allowing them to thwart monster attacks with a more refreshing rhythm! ◆One-time payment, IAP-free, and ad-free A New Chapter in the Night Chasers' History A long time ago, there was a mercenary group known as the Night Chasers. Instead of making money, these heroic warriors went around helping those in need. During the war, they helped a great many people who were suffering under tyranny and injustice. However, in the ensuing age of peace, the Night Chasers were no longer needed, and were forced to disband. Years later, four young people - Zack, Lucien, Sid, and Odelia - decided to carry on their legacy, forming the new Night Chasers. One day, Zack and his party save an Elven girl named Dolores. Suffering from amnesia, Dolores cannot remember why she has ventured so far from the Elven Kingdom – only that she has been sent on an urgent quest. Concerned for her well-being, the Night Chasers take her into their fold, leading them to discover an ancient and terrible threat to the kingdom... ** Recommend to use iPhone 6/iPad min4/iPad Air2/iPad 5th Gen./iPad Pro or later devices for better experiences.**

Screenshots

Battleheart4 screens
Hero Emblems II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Battleheart at 90% against Hero Emblems II's 63%. Battleheart also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Battleheart costs $2.99 and Hero Emblems II $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Battleheart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 286 and 156 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Battleheart's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hero Emblems II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battleheart ships an update weekly, Hero Emblems II every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Battleheart versus Hero Emblems II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattleheartHero Emblems II
Price$2.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.7 (286 ratings) — better4.3 (156 ratings)
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews — better62.8% of reviews
Number of ratings286 — better156
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#135#117 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better10.3
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB544 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMika Mobile, Inc.HeatPot Games Ltd.

Customer experience

Battleheart

All ratings280 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,069 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.1%

Hero Emblems II

All ratings156 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

Battleheart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hero Emblems II

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game crashes during final boss battles
  • Soft crashes and emblem dropping errors
  • iCloud sync not working properly after reinstall
  • Location markers disappearing after quest completion
  • Touchscreen input not working on one side of map
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  • Elf character joining prevents map movement
  • Five-star gems unable to convert with adjacent gems
  • Visual glitches and display errors
  • iPad home bar black border display issue
  • iPad orientation support missing
  • Game freezing and crashing randomly

Requested features

11 requests
  • Enemy level indicators for dungeon difficulty assessment
  • Quest journal and quest tracking system
  • Endgame endless mode for post-story gameplay
  • Easy or casual difficulty mode
  • Game+ or New Game+ mode
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  • Multiplayer PvP battle mode
  • Korean language support
  • Better iCloud sync functionality
  • Difficulty balancing adjustments
  • More distinct puzzle board icons
  • Faster map navigation speed

In-app purchases

None

Battleheart

No in-app purchases

None

Hero Emblems II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Battleheart free?
Battleheart costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hero Emblems II free?
Hero Emblems II costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Battleheart or Hero Emblems II?
Battleheart is rated higher. Battleheart averages 4.7 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Hero Emblems II averages 4.3 from 156 ratings.
Do Battleheart or Hero Emblems II have ads?
Neither Battleheart nor Hero Emblems II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Battleheart or Hero Emblems II?
Battleheart ships an update weekly, and Hero Emblems II every 3 weeks. Most recently, Battleheart was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hero Emblems II on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Battleheart or Hero Emblems II?
Battleheart currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Hero Emblems II at #117. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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