Comparison

KanaBattle 2 vs Hero Emblems II

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

Head to head
About

KanaBattle 2

Engage with Japanese Katakana and Hiragana through engaging gameplay. Battle emoji in story mode, compete for high scores in arcade mode, or master the syllabary with native speaker audio in tutorial mode.

Highlights
  • Story mode with RPG elements
  • Arcade and Endurance modes
  • Native speaker audio tutorial
  • Mixed mode for simultaneous practice
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Shake-to-hint feature
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KanaBattle 2 - Katakana, Hiragana, Role-playing and Arcade Game Sequel to the underground cult-classic KanaBattle, KanaBattle 2 brings it full on. Get ready to engage yourself in Katakana and Hiragana as you have never seen before. New Gameplay Modes! Story Mode - Sinister emoji are invading the realm. You are the only hope! Use your knowledge of Katakana and Hiragana to vanquish the emoji and restore order to the universe. Level up collecting Health and Gold while improving your Attack and Defense. Visit the Castle to upgrade your abilities. Learn secret arts while mastering your understanding of Japanese syllabary. Arcade Mode - Go for the gold! Compete against the clock and collect as much gold as possible. Go for most consecutive correct in Endurance mode. Tutorial Mode - Sit back and listen. Match symbols to sounds with a real native speaker. No synthetic text-to-speech allowed! Shuffle the symbols and test your own audio recall. Mixed Mode - In addition to Kata (Katakana-Romaji), Hira (Hiragana-Romaji), and Versus (Katakana-Hiragana). Select new Mixed Mode in Settings for simultaneous Katakana-Hiragana-Romaji battle extravaganza. Game Center Support! Get ready for intense international competition, how do your kana skills stack up? Sixteen leaderboards to prove your worth. How to play Story Mode - Match Katakana and Hiragana symbols with their counterparts. This will summon your color energy. Use your color energy to defeat the emoji before you are overrun. Collect health and gold in order to power up. Be careful not to make incorrect answers! Tips Totally stuck? Shake for hint. Shake your device and matching tiles will blink revealing your hint. Watch the YouTube videos on http://dfnt.tv/kana/videos Follow @KanaBattle on Twitter. KanaBattle 2 - Are you ready for battle?

About

Hero Emblems II

Embark on an epic adventure combining match-3 puzzles with classic JRPG elements. Lead a team of heroic warriors, unleash powerful skills through strategic emblem matching, and explore a world filled with magic, monsters, and ancient mysteries.

Highlights
  • Match-3 emblem battles
  • Traditional JRPG exploration
  • Unique hero skills and backstories
  • Equipment customization
  • Food consumption system for buffs
  • Japanese character voice acting
Features
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A new evolution of match-3, combat, and adventure! Hero Emblems II is a JRPG that combines elements of side-scrollers and match-3 games. Players control members of the Night Chasers, a group of heroic warriors, as they embark on an adventure to save their lands from an evil threat. [Game Features] ◆ Thrilling match-3 battle experiences Match three Emblems to clear them from the board and make your heroes attack. Clear four or more to generate Magic Emblems, allowing your heroes to unleash powerful skills. Perform combos to launch even more powerful attacks and vanquish your enemies! ◆ Traditional JRPG experience In a world of magic and swordplay, players will control members of the Night Chasers as they embark on an adventure together. Enter deep caves, explore ancient ruins, unlock treasure chests, fight against ferocious monsters, upgrade your equipment in town, and gain new information from villagers in the local taverns. A exciting RPG experience is waiting for you in Hero Emblems II! ◆ Substitute Heroes Each Hero possesses their own unique skills and backstory. There's Zack, the Human Warrior; Lucien, the Marten Knight; Sid, the Felinian Black Mage; Abner the Bard, and many more! Lead your favorite heroes into battle! ◆ Thrilling Japanese character voices in battles Personalized character voices make combat a thrilling, intense and fun experience! ◆ More equipment Enemies attack with a wide range of debuffs such as Poison, Ignition, Petrification or Curses. To fight against these tough opponents, you will need to choose your Heroes' weapons and armor carefully, and make good use of accessories to resist enemy debuffs and boost your Heroes' abilities! ◆'Food Consumption System' for Enhancing Battle Power A hero's adventure is always brimming with all sorts of challenges. Vicious monsters boast tremendous strength and always catch people off guard with their varied attack styles. Now, heroes can boost their abilities by indulging in delightful delicacies, allowing them to thwart monster attacks with a more refreshing rhythm! ◆One-time payment, IAP-free, and ad-free A New Chapter in the Night Chasers' History A long time ago, there was a mercenary group known as the Night Chasers. Instead of making money, these heroic warriors went around helping those in need. During the war, they helped a great many people who were suffering under tyranny and injustice. However, in the ensuing age of peace, the Night Chasers were no longer needed, and were forced to disband. Years later, four young people - Zack, Lucien, Sid, and Odelia - decided to carry on their legacy, forming the new Night Chasers. One day, Zack and his party save an Elven girl named Dolores. Suffering from amnesia, Dolores cannot remember why she has ventured so far from the Elven Kingdom – only that she has been sent on an urgent quest. Concerned for her well-being, the Night Chasers take her into their fold, leading them to discover an ancient and terrible threat to the kingdom... ** Recommend to use iPhone 6/iPad min4/iPad Air2/iPad 5th Gen./iPad Pro or later devices for better experiences.**

Screenshots

KanaBattle 24 screens
Hero Emblems II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hero Emblems II at 63% against KanaBattle 2's 0%. Hero Emblems II also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (156 vs 1). KanaBattle 2's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 10.3). On 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

KanaBattle 2 costs $0.99 and Hero Emblems II $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hero Emblems II holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero Emblems II has 156 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of KanaBattle 2's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hero Emblems II's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KanaBattle 2 versus Hero Emblems II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanaBattle 2Hero Emblems II
Price$0.99 — better$6.99
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (156 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews62.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1156 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.0 — better10.3
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB544 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDifint, LLCHeatPot Games Ltd.

Customer experience

KanaBattle 2

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Hero Emblems II

All ratings156 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

KanaBattle 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hero Emblems II

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game crashes during final boss battles
  • Soft crashes and emblem dropping errors
  • iCloud sync not working properly after reinstall
  • Location markers disappearing after quest completion
  • Touchscreen input not working on one side of map
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  • Elf character joining prevents map movement
  • Five-star gems unable to convert with adjacent gems
  • Visual glitches and display errors
  • iPad home bar black border display issue
  • iPad orientation support missing
  • Game freezing and crashing randomly

Requested features

11 requests
  • Enemy level indicators for dungeon difficulty assessment
  • Quest journal and quest tracking system
  • Endgame endless mode for post-story gameplay
  • Easy or casual difficulty mode
  • Game+ or New Game+ mode
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  • Multiplayer PvP battle mode
  • Korean language support
  • Better iCloud sync functionality
  • Difficulty balancing adjustments
  • More distinct puzzle board icons
  • Faster map navigation speed

In-app purchases

None

KanaBattle 2

No in-app purchases

None

Hero Emblems II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KanaBattle 2 free?
KanaBattle 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hero Emblems II free?
Hero Emblems II costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KanaBattle 2 or Hero Emblems II?
Hero Emblems II is rated higher. KanaBattle 2 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hero Emblems II averages 4.3 from 156 ratings.

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