# ZOOKEEPER BATTLE vs Hero Emblems II

The clearest difference is price: ZOOKEEPER BATTLE at Free against Hero Emblems II's $6.99. ZOOKEEPER BATTLE also leads on ratings volume (577 vs 156). Hero Emblems II's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE is free to download; Hero Emblems II costs $6.99 up front. ZOOKEEPER BATTLE sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Hero Emblems II asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 156 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of ZOOKEEPER BATTLE's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hero Emblems II's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE ships an update every 4 weeks, Hero Emblems II every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZOOKEEPER BATTLE | Hero Emblems II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-battle/id548270497/reviews)** | [4.3 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-emblems-ii/id1070462618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **62.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 158 MB | 544 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KITERETSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400412887) | [HeatPot Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645797561) |

## What reviewers say

### ZOOKEEPER BATTLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-battle/id548270497)

Engage in fast-paced puzzle battles by matching animals to deplete your opponent's life. Master chains, utilize lucky animals, and invite friends for bonuses in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Match three or more animals vertically or horizontally, Battle by earning ATTACK and DEFENSE points, 30-second rounds with LIFE depletion, Invite friends for in-game bonuses, Master active chains for combos, Utilize lucky animals for double points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shuffle (x5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medal×1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottles (x6) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle (x15) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottles (x12) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medals (x5) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle (x30) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle (x35) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medals (x11) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medals (x15) | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- ⚔️ Engaging match-3 battle gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 🌟 Long-running game with updates
- 👥 Multiplayer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Restrictive energy/play time system
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking and AI
- 🔌 Frequent connection/server issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not being properly awarded
- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Event data taking too long to load
- Incorrect time limits in battles

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and challenges
- Improve energy/play time system
- Implement a fair matchmaking system
- Introduce a trading/gifting system
- Add more customization options


### 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 ZOOKEEPER BATTLE free?

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hero Emblems II free?

Hero Emblems II costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ZOOKEEPER BATTLE or Hero Emblems II?

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE is rated higher. ZOOKEEPER BATTLE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Hero Emblems II averages 4.3 from 156 ratings.

### Do ZOOKEEPER BATTLE or Hero Emblems II have ads?

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE shows ads; Hero Emblems II does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZOOKEEPER BATTLE or Hero Emblems II?

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hero Emblems II every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZOOKEEPER BATTLE was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hero Emblems II on October 29, 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.*