# MARVEL Puzzle Quest vs MARVEL Strike Force

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MARVEL Strike Force at 310K against MARVEL Puzzle Quest's 28K. MARVEL Strike Force also leads on chart position (#23 vs #122). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MARVEL Puzzle Quest sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and MARVEL Strike Force sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MARVEL Puzzle Quest against 4.6 for MARVEL Strike Force. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MARVEL Strike Force has 310K ratings behind it against 28K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of MARVEL Puzzle Quest's written reviews are positive against 43% of MARVEL Strike Force's.

MARVEL Puzzle Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, MARVEL Strike Force every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MARVEL Puzzle Quest | MARVEL Strike Force |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-puzzle-quest-hero-rpg/id618349779/reviews) | **[4.6 (310K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-strike-force-squad-rpg/id1292952049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28K | **310K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.4% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #122 | **#23** |
| Size | 338 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [505 Go Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/516243845) | [Scopely, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305003647) |

## What reviewers say

### MARVEL Puzzle Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-puzzle-quest-hero-rpg/id618349779)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #185 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Collect and battle with over 250 Marvel champions in this epic Match 3 RPG game. Draft your dream team, complete quests, and engage in PvP tournaments. Unleash your inner superhero and join the Marvel universe!

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade Marvel Super Heroes and Villains, Epic match-3 puzzle RPG gameplay, Daily rewards and challenges, Skill-based puzzles, Form Alliances and fight in PvP Tournaments, Recruit from over 250 Marvel characters

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bugle Pittance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Hero Point Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Logan's Loonies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Asgard Treasure | $49.99 | one-time |
| Stark Salary | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent Marvel-themed visuals
- 🕹️ Engaging character collection and progression
- 📅 Consistent updates and new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
- 🤖 Unfair AI advantages and cheating behavior
- 🧠 Repetitive and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and performance issues after updates
- Bugs and glitches with certain game mechanics
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade or exchange duplicate character covers
- More diverse and challenging game modes
- Better balance between free-to-play and paid content
- Improved character roster management and organization


### MARVEL Strike Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-strike-force-squad-rpg/id1292952049)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Action, #28 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #133 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Assemble iconic Marvel heroes and villains to battle threats and save the universe. Build powerful squads, upgrade characters, and engage in strategic 5v5 combat with stunning visuals and dynamic chain combos. Dominate various game modes, from single-player challenges to alliance team-ups.

**Highlights:** Assemble Marvel hero and villain squads, Upgrade and evolve characters, Strategic 5v5 combat, Synergize character abilities, Visually stunning graphics, Alliance team-ups, Single-player modes

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Offer XI | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer XX | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Cores | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Package XV | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Package XI | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Power Cores | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer XI | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Power Cores | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle VII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle XXVIII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package VII | $14.99 | one-time |
| Case of Power Cores | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer XXVIII | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant progress and new character releases
- 👍 Enjoyable for Marvel fans
- 👍 Frequent updates
- 👍 Joining an alliance is beneficial
- 🚀 Excellent animations and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Progression locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive grind and resource bottlenecks
- 🔒 Overpowered new characters make older ones obsolete
- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking and progression system

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during battles and events
- Freezing and loading issues, especially after updates
- Incorrect or missing character abilities and visuals
- Raid and alliance war issues

**Requested features**

- Allow trading character shards between alliance members
- Introduce more team synergies and customization options
- Improve resource acquisition and progression for free-to-play players
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
- Introduce more Marvel characters and storylines


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MARVEL Puzzle Quest free?

MARVEL Puzzle Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MARVEL Strike Force free?

MARVEL Strike Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MARVEL Puzzle Quest or MARVEL Strike Force?

MARVEL Strike Force is rated higher. MARVEL Puzzle Quest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while MARVEL Strike Force averages 4.6 from 310K ratings.

### Do MARVEL Puzzle Quest or MARVEL Strike Force have ads?

Both MARVEL Puzzle Quest and MARVEL Strike Force show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MARVEL Puzzle Quest or MARVEL Strike Force?

MARVEL Puzzle Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, and MARVEL Strike Force every 2 weeks. Most recently, MARVEL Puzzle Quest was updated on October 28, 2026 and MARVEL Strike Force on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MARVEL Puzzle Quest or MARVEL Strike Force?

MARVEL Puzzle Quest currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and MARVEL Strike Force at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*