# Hero Zero vs Bro Royale

Hero Zero and Bro Royale both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Hero Zero's written reviews are positive against 40% of Bro Royale's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hero Zero sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bro Royale sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. 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 Hero Zero against 4.7 for Bro Royale. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 256 and 513 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Hero Zero's written reviews are positive against 40% of Bro Royale's.

Hero Zero ships an update monthly, Bro Royale every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero Zero | Bro Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-zero-multiplayer-rpg/id629862895/reviews) | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-royale-top-down-shooter/id6478935547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 256 | **513** |
| Positive reviews | **56.0% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 333 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Trilith Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802509595) | [Donut Lab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450146828) |

## What reviewers say

### Hero Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-zero-multiplayer-rpg/id629862895)

Create and customize your own superhero to fight villains in a humorous comic book universe. Team up with friends, build a headquarters, and compete in multiplayer battles. Regular updates and special events keep the action fresh.

**Highlights:** Superhero customization, Team-based gameplay, Guilds and headquarters, PvP battles and leaderboards, Monthly season passes, Hard mode missions, Regular updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A handful of donuts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional work robot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small box with donuts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tasty Starter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nicely filled box of donuts | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer with Item | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Special Offer | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fully packed donut boxes | $17.99 | one-time |
| Big Special Offer | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and customizable hero design
- 💰 Ability to earn cryptocurrency
- 🕹️ Engaging turn-based combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🤖 Automated combat lacks player interaction
- 🔧 Unoptimized for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after updates
- Leaderboard and messaging features not working
- Accounts being reset or deleted unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More interactive and real-time gameplay
- Improved optimization for mobile devices
- Ability to transfer progress across platforms
- Additional ways to earn in-game currency


### Bro Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-royale-top-down-shooter/id6478935547)

Engage in intense multiplayer shooter battles against terrorists and other players. Utilize a diverse arsenal, strategic traps, and unique hero skills to achieve victory in various co-op and competitive modes. Ascend the ranks and customize your heroes for ultimate battlefield dominance.

**Highlights:** Intense PvP & PvE shootouts, Diverse characters with unique skills, Expansive arsenal of firearms, Strategic trap placement, Co-op and competitive modes, Hero customization with skins, Championships and leaderboards

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass Subscription 30 days | $19.99 | per month |
| GEMs 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale! Clara bro and Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sale! Sado bro and Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| GEMs 135 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Clara | $9.99 | one-time |
| GEMs 285 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dominator Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| GEMs 600 | $19.99 | one-time |
| GEMs 3350 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 💎 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing/crashing
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🕹️ Auto-fire ruins skill
- 📱 Not optimized for mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen freezes
- Objectives not registering
- Cellular data issues

**Requested features**

- Game controller support
- More character/map variety
- Improved matchmaking
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hero Zero free?

Hero Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bro Royale free?

Bro Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hero Zero or Bro Royale?

Bro Royale is rated higher. Hero Zero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Bro Royale averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do Hero Zero or Bro Royale have ads?

Both Hero Zero and Bro Royale show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hero Zero or Bro Royale?

Hero Zero ships an update monthly, and Bro Royale every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hero Zero was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bro Royale on November 8, 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.*