Bug Heroes vs Rift Rapture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bug Heroes
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.
- 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
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From the creators of N.Y.Zombies comes an all new blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and role playing elements! Master up to nine legendary Bug Heroes, including a sword wielding Spider assassin, an armored Beetle warrior, a machine gun toting Ant engineer, and more! Shoot, slice, dice, and bash your enemies with a variety of skills, abilities and equipment. Stockpile food, fortify your base, and defend it from hordes of hungry bugs. Explore a variety of familiar landscapes from an all new miniature perspective, collecting food, coins and other items. Enter Bug Heroes, an epic fantasy world you never knew existed! -------------------------- Ranked one of the top iOS games of 2011 (metacritic.com)!! "...it's going to be really hard to ever find a way to enjoy a typical dual-stick shooter again." -- toucharcade.com "One part castle defense, two parts dual stick shooter, and a dash of RPG; Bug Heroes is the most interesting blend of iPhone gaming I’ve see since Infinity Blade." -- 148apps.com "Bug Heroes has slick presentation, charm, and lasting appeal... In my opinion this is one of those games that defines the iOS platform for gamers." -- appadvice.com "Without a doubt, Bug Heroes is the year's first must-have release." -- ifanzine.com -------------------------- FEATURES: - A seamless blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and role playing elements! - 10 unique Bug Heroes to play as, each with different strengths, weaknesses, equipment, and personalities. Choose any 3 heroes to take into battle! - Level-up your Bug Heroes, increase their skills, and customize them with a huge variety of equipment and abilities! - Melee and ranged combat. Slice your enemies with swords, swat bugs off of ledges or into walls, and blast them from long range with rifles and machine guns! - Scour the lands for food, then defend your food stash from hordes of hungry bugs. Build turrets and fortify your base! - Optional, randomized side quests for even more depth and re-playability! - Over 50 unique enemy types, ranging from tiny fleas to giant snails. Detailed "Insectopedia" for background info and strategies on every single enemy! - Multiple profiles and game saves, tons of achievements, and online leaderboards! - Supports all devices, old and new. Enjoy crisp retina graphics on the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4g! -------------------------- TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ErYZbs5Q7c -------------------------- If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, and for all news on upcoming updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @FoursakenMedia! --------------------------
Rift Rapture
Engage in an intense first-person shooter survival game against zombies and bosses. Upgrade your weapons, adapt your strategies, and team up with unique allies to unravel a captivating storyline. Enjoy thrilling battles and complex gameplay in this single-player, offline adventure.
- First-person shooter combat
- Zombie and boss battles
- Weapon acquisition and upgrades
- Diverse gameplay strategies
- Ally system
- Offline single-player mode
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Brace yourself for an action-packed adventure with Rift Rapture, an engaging first-person shooter game. Embark on an epic battle against zombies and monstrous bosses, immersed in a captivating storyline that keeps you well gripped. EMPOWER YOUR ARMORY Visit the cryptic merchant in the bunker to acquire and upgrade powerful weapons and gear. Hone your skills and fortify your defense for the high-stakes combat scenarios that unfold. DIVERSE GAMEPLAY STRATEGIES Adapt your tactics as you see fit - charge into combat with a full-blown fiery assault, or navigate sneakily to trick your enemies. Your strategy can change the game in every challenge. ALLIES ON THE BATTLEFIELD Meet unique characters on your journey, each equipped with their own specialties to help you combat common threats. But remember, alliances are fleeting in this unpredictable world. FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL Stay prepared for constant challenges. Pitted against formidable zombies and monstrous bosses, you must make key decisions that will steer your journey. Unravel the enigma of Rift Rapture and tally up your wins in this intriguing first-person shooter. Step away from the online hustle, and revel in this single-player game completely offline. If you crave thrilling battles, complex gameplay, and a dash of enigma, it's time to respond to the call of Rift Rapture.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bug Heroes at none against Rift Rapture's shown. Bug Heroes also leads on ratings volume (136 vs 14) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Rift Rapture's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Bug Heroes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Rift Rapture sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Rift Rapture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Heroes has 136 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Bug Heroes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rift Rapture's.
| Parameter | Bug Heroes | Rift Rapture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (136 ratings) — better | 4.7 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 214 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Foursaken Media | Alexander Gette |
Customer experience
Bug Heroes
Rift Rapture
Bugs and requests
Bug Heroes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when using certain abilities
- Saves/progress getting deleted
- Unresponsive/glitchy controls
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode (co-op, PvP)
- More free/unlockable characters
- Permanent character progression
- Custom map/level creator
- Expanded story/campaign mode
Rift Rapture
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bug Heroes
- The Grandmasters$0.99
- Death From Above$0.99
- Locked 'n Loaded$0.99
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- Reinforcements$0.99
- Treasure Trove$0.99
Rift Rapture
- Starter Resource Pack$0.99
- Standard Resource Pack$1.99
- Golden Pass$1.99
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- Advanced Resource Pack$3.99
- Elite Resource Pack$7.99
- Ultimate Resource Pack$14.99
Questions
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