Star Warfare vs Bug Heroes 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Online boss battles
- 48 single player levels
- Multiplayer support
- 42 upgradable weapons
- 18 customizable suits
- Team survival mode
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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
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Star Warfare | Bug Heroes 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3.7K ratings) | 4.8 (964 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 964 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| 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 | 401 MB | 573 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Freyr Games | Foursaken Media |
Customer experience
Star Warfare
Bug Heroes 2
User reviews
Star Warfare
From 3.7K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Star Warfare
- 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
Bug Heroes 2
- 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
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