# A Little War vs Heroes and Castles

The clearest difference is ads: Heroes and Castles at none against A Little War's shown. Heroes and Castles also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). A Little War's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Little War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Heroes and Castles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Heroes and Castles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Little War has 11K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of A Little War's written reviews are positive against 88% of Heroes and Castles's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Little War | Heroes and Castles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-little-war/id511841021/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-and-castles/id618288607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 519 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### A Little War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-little-war/id511841021)

Lead your army in an epic fantasy battle against an onslaught of Orcs and Evil Dragons. Command diverse troops, utilize magic skills, and strategically level up your hero and soldiers to defend your homeland. Enjoy fast-paced combat across 100 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Command up to 100 soldiers, 6 magic skills, Fast, urgent battles, Command 3 military branches, Level-up soldiers and hero stats, 100 challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Gold Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elf Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Key Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini God Power Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skill 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Gold Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Little Gold Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Key Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Package | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 No energy needed to play
- 💎 Great value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔑 Lack of keys to open chests
- ⚔️ Unbalanced boss battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when playing 'Search for Oasis'
- Freezing issues after using abilities
- Inconsistent star rating system
- Forced tutorial soft-locks progression

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve key drop rates
- Implement better progression system
- Add multiplayer or PvP mode


### Heroes and Castles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-and-castles/id618288607)

Defend your castle against hordes of enemies by choosing a powerful hero, summoning an army, and engaging in a blend of action-RPG, strategy, and castle defense. Level up your hero, upgrade your defenses, and battle numerous foes in this immersive experience.

**Highlights:** 3rd person action-RPG combat, Strategy and castle defense elements, Summon and command large armies, Level up and customize heroes, Build and upgrade castle defenses, 2-player cooperative multiplayer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Knight Hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ranger Hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mage Hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero Alternate Skins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique combat system
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💎 Variety of heroes and units

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of tutorial or guidance
- 🏰 Siege mode is too difficult
- 💰 Progression feels grindy without purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer crashes and disconnects
- Progression resets after updates
- Certain levels/missions have game-breaking bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer campaign mode
- More maps and levels
- Ability to customize heroes and units
- Improved matchmaking and online functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Little War free?

A Little War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Heroes and Castles free?

Heroes and Castles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Little War or Heroes and Castles?

Heroes and Castles is rated higher. A Little War averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Heroes and Castles averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do A Little War or Heroes and Castles have ads?

A Little War shows ads; Heroes and Castles does not.

### Which is updated more often, A Little War or Heroes and Castles?

A Little War ships an update every 3 weeks, and Heroes and Castles every 3 weeks. Most recently, A Little War was updated on October 24, 2026 and Heroes and Castles on October 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.*