# Bug Heroes vs Tallowmere 2

Bug Heroes and Tallowmere 2 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Bug Heroes's written reviews are positive against 78% of Tallowmere 2's. Bug Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Heroes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Tallowmere 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bug Heroes against 4.7 for Tallowmere 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 137 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Bug Heroes's written reviews are positive against 78% of Tallowmere 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Heroes | Tallowmere 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes/id412789616/reviews)** | [4.7 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallowmere-2/id1271214084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 136 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) | [Chris McFarland](https://appshunter.io/developer/927350421) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes/id412789616)

Embark on an action-adventure with RPG and castle defense elements. Master unique Bug Heroes, each with distinct skills and equipment, to battle hordes of hungry insects. Explore miniature landscapes, collect resources, and fortify your base for epic defense.

**Highlights:** Blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and RPG, 10 unique playable Bug Heroes with distinct abilities, Level-up and customize heroes with equipment, Melee and ranged combat options, Base fortification and food defense, Over 50 unique enemy types with an Insectopedia, Randomized side quests for replayability

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Grandmasters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Death From Above | $0.99 | one-time |
| Locked 'n Loaded | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reinforcements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Trove | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome game
- 🕷️ Unique bug-themed gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Great value for free/low-cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🎮 Frustrating controls at times
- 💰 In-app purchases required for full experience
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be unbalanced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain abilities
- Saves/progress getting deleted
- Unresponsive/glitchy controls

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode (co-op, PvP)
- More free/unlockable characters
- Permanent character progression
- Custom map/level creator
- Expanded story/campaign mode


### Tallowmere 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallowmere-2/id1271214084)

Embark on a roguelike dungeon-crawling adventure where you battle enemies, collect loot, and level up to achieve a high score. Explore procedurally generated rooms with unique challenges and unlock new gear to aid your quest. Play solo or team up with friends in local or online co-op.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated dungeons, Character progression and loot, Multiple weapon types, Single-player and co-op modes, Cross-platform online co-op, Save anywhere functionality

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- 👍 Engaging mechanics
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 👍 Challenging but fair difficulty
- 👍 Variety in weapons and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Constant force closing
- 💸 Too many paywalls
- 💸 Premium version needed for some features
- 💸 Limits on cats without premium

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes
- App force closes constantly
- Game crashes during play
- Game Center not syncing
- Cannot buy supporter pack

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial for new elements
- Implement features from Tallowmere's Keep
- Add Japanese language support
- Add bosses
- Add merchants


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Heroes free?

Bug Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tallowmere 2 free?

Tallowmere 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bug Heroes or Tallowmere 2?

Bug Heroes is rated higher. Bug Heroes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Tallowmere 2 averages 4.7 from 137 ratings.

### Do Bug Heroes or Tallowmere 2 have ads?

Neither Bug Heroes nor Tallowmere 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bug Heroes or Tallowmere 2?

Bug Heroes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tallowmere 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bug Heroes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tallowmere 2 on November 3, 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.*