Comparison

BRAVE2 vs Heroes & Dungeons

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

Head to head
About

BRAVE2

Embark on an action RPG adventure, wielding swords and magic to defeat enemies and find scattered fire orbs. This sequel introduces new combat mechanics, a wider variety of foes, and expanded item options for deeper strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Omnidirectional attack method
  • Increased enemy and boss variety
  • Expanded item types
  • Higher strategic depth
  • Monster soul system for powerful attacks
  • Continuous attack combos
Features
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The sequel to the simple and retro-feel action RPG 'BRAVE' is here! Wield swords and magic, defeat enemies awaiting at every turn, and search for the dormant fire orbs scattered somewhere. Changes from the previous version include: + Addition of a new attack method (omnidirectional attack) + Increase in the variety of common enemies, bosses, and traps. + Expansion of the types of items. + Higher strategic depth. ■ In-App Purchases + Normal special moves change from jump attacks to area attacks. + Accelerates the automatic recovery speed of HP and MP. + Ad removal + Enables automatic save function. ■ Controls Use the directional keys on the screen, as well as the attack and magic buttons, to progress through the game. ■ Password Input at the Start of the Game Input the numbers displayed at the end of the previous installment, and there will be changes to the starting game status. If you don't know the numbers, you can start the game by touching "Confirm" as is. ■ HP・MP Recovery HP can be restored by obtaining first aid kits and meat along the way. MP recovers with magic flasks and magic potions. If no actions are taken, automatic recovery occurs after a certain period. ■ Monster Souls Defeating enemies produces monster souls. The protagonist can use these to unleash powerful attacks. ■ Continuous Attacks When an attack hits an enemy, pressing the attack button leads to a sequence of normal attack -> thrust -> jump slash. ■ Special Move Pressing the special move button begins charging power, and pressing the attack or special move button again activates the special move. When the blue gauge at the bottom of the screen turns purple, activating the special move unleashes a more powerful special move. With in-app purchases, the normal special move changes to a jump slash -> spinning slash (area attack). ■ Magic Can only be used by obtaining magic essence. Changes can be made in the equipment menu. ■ Treasure Chests・Items Placed everywhere. Contains various items such as weapons, armor, and items needed to solve obstacles. Defeating all enemies on the screen also reveals chests, and by pressing the attack button on places like water or the base of trees, you can discover items. Please find all the items. ■ Equipment・Save Game Data, etc. Select "MENU" on the right side of the screen to change equipment, use items, check stats, and save game data. ■ Strategy Tips During continuous attacks, special move activation, magic, or item usage, you become invincible, so using them strategically against enemy attacks allows you to evade them.

About

Heroes & Dungeons

Rebuild a kingdom devastated by monsters by hiring heroes, exploring dungeons, and fighting enemies. Rescue villagers, retrieve treasure, and construct various buildings to restore prosperity. Master magic, manage resources, and customize your kingdom to become a thriving metropolis.

Highlights
  • Slash and block monsters with touch controls
  • Hire dozens of unique heroes
  • Explore over 20 dungeons
  • Master magic spells
  • Customize kingdom with buildings and decorations
  • Manage kingdom economy and resources
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Rebuild your kingdom ravaged by monsters! Hire heroes, explore dungeons, fight monsters, rescue villagers and retrieve stolen treasure. Soon you'll have a bustling kingdom full of houses, taverns and castles at your disposal! FEATURES • Use the touch screen to slash monsters and block their attacks! • Dozens of different heroes to hire! • Rescue hundreds of loyal subjects and their families. Each person is unique! • Explore over 20 different dungeons full of monsters and treasure! • Master a variety of magic spells! • Customize your kingdom with different types of buildings, castles and decorations! • Produce food to level up your heroes and make them stronger! • Earn money from your loyal subjects to buy more buildings and pay heroes! • Find and equip rare magic rings! • Use the Kingdom Economy Report to see how your kingdom is improving day by day! • Take a photo of your kingdom to share with friends! • Supports Game Center with high scores and achievements! By installing this application you agree to the terms of the licensed agreements.

Screenshots

BRAVE24 screens
Heroes & Dungeons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heroes & Dungeons at 78% against BRAVE2's 20%. Heroes & Dungeons also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. BRAVE2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heroes & Dungeons sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Heroes & Dungeons holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heroes & Dungeons has 65 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of BRAVE2's written reviews are positive against 78% of Heroes & Dungeons's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, Heroes & Dungeons monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BRAVE2 versus Heroes & Dungeons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRAVE2Heroes & Dungeons
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)4.1 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings665 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB43 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperU-WORKS incRed Sprite Studios

Customer experience

BRAVE2

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Heroes & Dungeons

All ratings65 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral16.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative10.4%

Bugs and requests

BRAVE2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Heroes & Dungeons

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Saved progress not syncing across devices
  • Dungeons and buildings not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved touch controls
  • Ability to repair equipment without ads
  • More progression and upgrade options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BRAVE2

One-time1
  • FullVersion$1.99
10 purchases

Heroes & Dungeons

One-time10
  • Pile of Coins$0.99
  • Pile of Food$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$0.99
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  • Super Spin$0.99
  • Mass of Coins$1.99
  • Mass of Food$1.99
  • Mass of Gems$1.99
  • Bag of Food$3.99
  • Bag of Gems$3.99
  • Treasury$4.99

Questions

Is BRAVE2 free?
BRAVE2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Heroes & Dungeons free?
Heroes & Dungeons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BRAVE2 or Heroes & Dungeons?
Heroes & Dungeons is rated higher. BRAVE2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Heroes & Dungeons averages 4.1 from 65 ratings.
Do BRAVE2 or Heroes & Dungeons have ads?
BRAVE2 shows ads; Heroes & Dungeons does not.
Which is updated more often, BRAVE2 or Heroes & Dungeons?
BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, and Heroes & Dungeons monthly. Most recently, BRAVE2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Heroes & Dungeons on November 1, 2026.

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