# CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) vs Loop Hero

The clearest difference is price: Loop Hero at Free against CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)'s $9.99. Loop Hero also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Loop Hero is free to download; CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) costs $9.99 up front. Loop Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Loop Hero's.

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) ships an update every 10 months, Loop Hero every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) | Loop Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-trigger-upgrade-ver/id479431697/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **75.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 532 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-trigger-upgrade-ver/id479431697)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Role Playing, #108 Top Paid · Games, #193 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on an epic role-playing adventure across different eras to save the planet. This definitive edition features updated graphics, sound, and new dungeons for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Time travel across multiple eras, Active Time Battle Version 2, Over 50 character combos, Dimensional Vortex dungeon, Lost Sanctum dungeon, Updated graphics and sound

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game, classic JRPG
- 👍 Faithful port of the original
- 👍 Runs well on iOS devices
- 👍 Supports controllers
- 👍 Cloud save functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Graphical issues and glitches
- 🐛 Targeting and controls can be clunky
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of language/UI customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Graphical glitches on iPhone 5s and newer
- Crashes during certain boss battles
- Inability to transfer save data across devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable graphical filters
- Improve touch controls and targeting
- Add support for Apple Silicon Macs
- Include more content from DS/PS1 versions
- Implement volume/sound controls


### Loop Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549)

Embark on a roguelike RPG adventure where you strategically place cards to create enemy encounters, buildings, and terrain. Equip your hero with powerful loot, expand your camp, and unlock new classes and cards to break an endless cycle of despair and save a forgotten world.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated expedition loops, Strategic card placement for trials, Loot collection for hero progression, Camp expansion and reconstruction, Unlockable classes and cards, Retro pixel art dark fantasy story

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent mechanics
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Charming graphics
- 👍 Unique and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive after certain actions
- 🐛 Difficulty reading small text
- 🐛 Accidental card placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after defeating first boss
- Unplayable after initial progress
- Inability to progress past trial version

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- More classes/build diversity
- Improved UI/overlay customization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) free?

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop Hero free?

Loop Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or Loop Hero?

Loop Hero is rated higher. CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Loop Hero averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or Loop Hero have ads?

Neither CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) nor Loop Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or Loop Hero?

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) ships an update every 10 months, and Loop Hero every 10 days. Most recently, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) was updated on September 24, 2026 and Loop Hero on September 22, 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.*