Comparison

Bug Heroes vs Rift Rapture

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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! --------------------------

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Bug Heroes4 screens
Rift Rapture4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bug Heroes versus Rift Rapture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug HeroesRift Rapture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (136 ratings) — better4.7 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings136 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB214 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaAlexander Gette

Customer experience

Bug Heroes

All ratings137 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews893 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.6%

Rift Rapture

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

5 purchases

Bug Heroes

One-time5
  • 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
6 purchases

Rift Rapture

One-time6
  • 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

Is Bug Heroes free?
Bug Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rift Rapture free?
Rift Rapture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bug Heroes or Rift Rapture?
Bug Heroes is rated higher. Bug Heroes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Rift Rapture averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Bug Heroes or Rift Rapture have ads?
Rift Rapture shows ads; Bug Heroes does not.

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