Comparison

Verticus vs LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes

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

Head to head
About

Verticus

Embark on an action-packed adventure as a high-tech superhero free-falling through Earth's atmosphere to stop an alien invasion. Dodge obstacles, battle enemies, collect upgrades, and save the planet in this addictive game.

Highlights
  • Free-fall gameplay
  • Alien invasion storyline
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Enemy battles
  • Suit upgrades
  • Collect variant suits
  • Stan Lee original content
Features
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☆ Named a Best iPhone and iPad Game of 2012 by TouchArcade (Endless Runner category) ☆ ☆ Second Place, Best Lead Character - 148 Apps' 2012 Best App Ever Awards ☆ Stan Lee, the legendary co-creator of Spider-Man™, Iron Man™, and The Avengers™ presents an exhilarating, addictive, all-new action adventure game. You are Verticus™, a superhero equipped with a high tech, heat-resistant jump suit who must prevent the Earth’s destruction at the hands of an evil alien race known as The Obliterators! Free-fall through the atmosphere and into the very center of our planet! Avoid treacherous obstacles and alien attacks! Battle fierce foes! Collect materials to upgrade your suit! Collect variant suits! Save the Earth! Excelsior! Featuring: ✜Original characters and story by Stan Lee ✜Original voiceover by Stan Lee ✜Stunning retina graphics ✜Addicting and intuitive gameplay ✜Dozens of upgrades and power-ups ✜Awesome Missions and Game Center achievements ✜Challenge your friends ✜Post your best scores to Facebook and Twitter

About

LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes

Embark on an epic adventure across the Marvel Universe, controlling iconic heroes like Iron Man and Spider-Man. Unite to stop villains from assembling a world-destroying super-weapon. Explore diverse locations, battle foes with unique abilities, and unlock over 91 playable characters.

Highlights
  • Over 91 playable Marvel characters
  • 45 action-packed missions
  • Utilize unique super-powered abilities
  • Fast-paced combat and Super Moves
  • Complete challenges and earn rewards
  • Switchable control styles
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LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes: Universe in Peril features an original story crossing the entire Marvel Universe. Take control of Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more Marvel characters as they unite to stop Loki and a host of other Marvel villains from assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world! NOTE: This game is filled with many hours of content and cinematics that take up a lot of space! You’ll need 2.2gb of available space on your device if you install over wifi, but only 1.1gb of space if you download on your computer and then sync. As with many large app installations, we advise that you restart your device after installing as this will resolve some stability issues. Also make sure you have installed the most recent firmware. No internet connection is needed to play this game. GAME FEATURES: • Over 91 playable characters, such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, and more can be unlocked as you progress through the game. Select character families can be accessed at any time through purchase via our in-game store. • Complete 45 action-packed missions as you chase down Cosmic Bricks across key locations from the Marvel Universe • Battle enemies using super power abilities such as flight, super strength and invisibility. • Use fast-paced combat moves and activate Super Moves like Hulk’s Thunder Clap and Iron Man’s Arc Reactor. • Complete challenges and earn rewards. • Switch between “Console” and “Touch Screen” controls to find the play-style that suits you best.

Screenshots

Verticus4 screens
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Verticus at Free against LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes's $4.99. Verticus also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (77% vs 46%). LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 1.2K). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Verticus is free to download; LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes costs $4.99 up front. Verticus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Verticus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Verticus's written reviews are positive against 46% of LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verticus ships an update fortnightly, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Verticus versus LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerticusLEGO® Marvel Super Heroes
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better3.4 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K3.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#172 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1.2 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHitcents.com, Inc.Warner Bros.

Customer experience

Verticus

All ratings1,171 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews525 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative15.8%

LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes

All ratings3,570 ratings
Positive57.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral10.1%
Negative43.6%

User reviews

Verticus

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Unique control system
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Appealing graphics
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Slow loading times
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Awesome and fun
  • 💡 Nostalgic for fans
  • 👍 Worth the money
  • 👍 Enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • 🐛 Unresponsive controls
  • 🐛 Difficult to play
  • 🐛 Levels too hard

Bugs and requests

Verticus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Achievements not being awarded
  • Controls disappearing during gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update the game for newer iOS versions
  • Add more levels and content
  • Implement a checkpoint system
  • Introduce new suits and abilities

LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Game freezes during gameplay
  • Levels won't load
  • Unresponsive touch controls
  • Progress resets unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add free roam mode
  • Improve graphics
  • Add more characters
  • Improve controls
  • Add controller support

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Verticus

One-time10
  • Coin Doubler$0.99
  • Orb Doubler$0.99
  • Small Coin Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Small Orb Pack$2.99
  • Health Regenerator$4.99
  • Medium Orb Pack$4.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$9.99
  • Large Orb Pack$9.99
  • Large Coin Pack$19.99
  • XL Orb Pack$19.99
10 purchases

LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes

One-time10
  • Free Fun PackFree
  • Fantastic Four Pack$1.99
  • Spider-Man Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • X-Men Pack$1.99
  • X-Men Villains Pack$1.99
  • Bad Boys Pack$1.99
  • Avengers Pack$2.99
  • Invincibility Pack$2.99
  • x10 Studs Pack$3.99
  • Ultimate Super Hero Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Verticus free?
Verticus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes free?
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Verticus or LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes?
Verticus is rated higher. Verticus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes averages 3.4 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Verticus or LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes have ads?
Neither Verticus nor LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verticus or LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes?
Verticus ships an update fortnightly, and LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes every 11 months. Most recently, Verticus was updated on August 17, 2026 and LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes on September 22, 2026.

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