Comparison

Star Warfare vs Bug Heroes 2

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

Head to head
About

Star Warfare

Engage in epic online boss battles and challenging single-player missions in this action-packed shooter. Collect tons of gear, upgrade weapons, and customize your avatar to conquer alien invaders. Team up with friends for cooperative survival and intense multiplayer action.

Highlights
  • Online boss battles
  • 48 single player levels
  • Multiplayer support
  • 42 upgradable weapons
  • 18 customizable suits
  • Team survival mode
Features
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v2.93 Update -Add two new weapons added -Add new Armor suit -Add a new backpack -Fix minor bugs Thanks for your support. Should you have any ideas, please send an email to ios@freyr.com. Download the @FreeAppADay Store App and wish for more top rated paid apps like Star Warfare:Alien Invasion to become FREE for a day!" *********New contents are coming!!!****** Top 10 free game in 62 stores!! 1 million downloads in 5 days!! Epic online boss battles!! Console-quality boss battles, 48 single player levels, multiplayer supported, tons of gear and unique avatars to collect!! ******** Solid single player mode * Various enemies with rich AI * Console-like smooth control * 8 maps and 48 levels, loot can be used in solo and multiplayer modes ******* Simply the best co-op shooting game on smart phones * Console-quality boss battles, team with up to 3 players(WIFI, 3G) * Earn more gold in team survival mode. * Armor and bags specially designed for team battle ************ Rich and flexible gear system * 42 weapons, each upgradable 8 times, unlocked as you promote up the ranks. * 18 Suits, each part with special attributes, a whole collection provides extra bonus. Elite suite entitles an extra special buff. * Mix&match weapons with suits to earn additional damage * 24 military bags with special functions ************ Follow us to know game updates and sale information https://twitter.com/#!/FreyrGames http://www.facebook.com/pages/Freyr-Games/159454344141173> bug report: ios@ifreyr.com

About

Bug Heroes 2

Engage in epic battles as miniature heroes defending their homes. Master unique characters, customize your squad, and fortify your base against hordes of enemies. Enjoy diverse single-player modes or test your skills in competitive multiplayer.

Highlights
  • 25 unique heroes to master
  • Squad-based gameplay, control two heroes
  • Base fortification and turret building
  • Level up heroes and equip gear
  • Single-player missions and endless mode
  • 2v2 competitive multiplayer
Features
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Every day while you're gone, an epic battle of swords, guns, and armor rages on your counters, on your floors, and in your yard... Enter the world of the Bug Heroes! From the creators of Block Fortress and Heroes & Castles comes a new adventure, blending fast paced action, strategy, and defensive gameplay! Master 25 unique heroes - from a hook wielding Waterbug pirate, to an old and wise Aphid sensei, a champion Bumblebee boxer, a grenade launching Worm, a poison obsessed Stinkbug, and tons more! Choose and customize your squad of two, then seamlessly switch between them while unleashing a variety of powerful abilities on your enemies. Scavenge for food and junk, fortify your base, build turrets, level up your heroes, equip weapons and armor, and survive! Or, put your skills to the test in up to 2v2 competitive multiplayer battles! ---------------------------- FEATURES • MOBA-like competitive & cooperative multiplayer • Tons of single player content, including missions, an endless mode, and a base vs base skirmish mode • 25 unique heroes to master - form your team of two • Innovative squad based gameplay - control two heroes simultaneously • Level up your Bug Heroes, increase their skills, and buy weapons, armor, and gear • Scavenge for food, then defend your Food Stash with turrets and upgrades • Complete missions, earn stars, and unlock a host of powerful upgrades • Master both melee and ranged combat. Slice your enemies with swords, swat bugs off of ledges, blast them from long range with guns and magic, and more • Tactical gameplay - use cover to defeat your enemies • Over 75 varied enemy types to battle ---------------------------- Questions or comments? Follow us on Twitter @FoursakenMedia, or like us on Facebook!

Screenshots

Star Warfare4 screens
Bug Heroes 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Star Warfare at none against Bug Heroes 2's shown. Star Warfare also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 964). Bug Heroes 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, 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. Star Warfare sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bug Heroes 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Heroes 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 964 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Star Warfare's written reviews are positive against 85% of Bug Heroes 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Warfare ships an update every 6 weeks, Bug Heroes 2 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Star Warfare versus Bug Heroes 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar WarfareBug Heroes 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.7K ratings)4.8 (964 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better964
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
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
Size401 MB573 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFreyr GamesFoursaken Media

Customer experience

Star Warfare

All ratings3,698 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative14.3%

Bug Heroes 2

All ratings954 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative5.2%

User reviews

Star Warfare

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Nostalgic childhood game
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🔫 Variety of weapons and armors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🕹️ Outdated controls and UI
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Lack of updates and new content

Bug Heroes 2

From 964 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique bug-themed characters
  • 💫 Incredible game that deserves more recognition
  • 🎨 Great graphics and design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially when selecting certain heroes
  • ⏰ Restrictive heart/energy system that limits playtime
  • 🤯 Frustrating crashes and freezes

Bugs and requests

Star Warfare

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
  • Mithril purchases not being credited
  • Unresponsive or missing UI elements
  • Multiplayer connection issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Update the game with new maps, bosses, and weapons
  • Add controller support
  • Improve compatibility with latest iOS/Android versions
  • Implement cloud save/account transfer functionality
  • Increase mithril drop rates and reduce prices

Bug Heroes 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when selecting certain heroes
  • Freezing and performance issues
  • Multiplayer connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More heroes and character variety
  • Removal of heart/energy system
  • Improved multiplayer functionality
  • New game modes and maps
  • Regular updates and bug fixes

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Star Warfare

One-time9
  • Rookie Package$0.99
  • 10 Mithril package$0.99
  • 24 Mithril package$1.99
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  • Staff Sergeant pack$2.99
  • 72 Mithril package$4.99
  • 168 Mithril package$9.99
  • 666 Mithril package$29.99
  • 1430 Mithril package$49.99
  • 4000 Mithril package$99.99
8 purchases

Bug Heroes 2

One-time8
  • Diamonds - 150$0.99
  • Hearts - Refill$0.99
  • Hearts - Unlimited$1.99
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  • Diamonds - 500$2.99
  • Diamonds - 800$4.99
  • Diamonds - 1,700$9.99
  • Diamonds - 3,750$19.99
  • Diamonds - 10,000$49.99

Questions

Is Star Warfare free?
Star Warfare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bug Heroes 2 free?
Bug Heroes 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star Warfare or Bug Heroes 2?
Bug Heroes 2 is rated higher. Star Warfare averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Bug Heroes 2 averages 4.8 from 964 ratings.
Do Star Warfare or Bug Heroes 2 have ads?
Bug Heroes 2 shows ads; Star Warfare does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Warfare or Bug Heroes 2?
Star Warfare ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bug Heroes 2 every 10 months. Most recently, Star Warfare was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bug Heroes 2 on November 1, 2026.

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