# KanaBattle 2 vs Hero Emblems II

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | KanaBattle 2 | Hero Emblems II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanabattle-2/id499646037/reviews) | **[4.3 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-emblems-ii/id1070462618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **62.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 544 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.0** | 10.3 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Difint, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/419065970) | [HeatPot Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645797561) |

## What reviewers say

### KanaBattle 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanabattle-2/id499646037)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hero Emblems II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-emblems-ii/id1070462618)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent match-3 gameplay mechanics
- 💰 No pay-to-win or microtransactions
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎵 Great music and character voice acting
- 📖 Engaging story with RPG elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚔️ Severe difficulty spikes and boss balancing issues
- ⏳ Excessive grinding required for progression
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and soft crashes
- 🌍 Poor English localization and translation quality
- 📋 Lack of quest journal or quest tracking system

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*