# Hero Clash vs Animals Racing

The clearest difference is ads: Hero Clash at none against Animals Racing's shown. Hero Clash also leads on chart position (#68 vs unranked). Animals Racing's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hero Clash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Animals Racing sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Animals Racing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.2K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Hero Clash's written reviews are positive against 28% of Animals Racing's.

Hero Clash ships an update monthly, Animals Racing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero Clash | Animals Racing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-clash/id6443814351/reviews) | **[4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animals-racing/id6473126414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **27.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 777 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [9z Games(HK)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605575568) | [Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918372309) |

## What reviewers say

### Hero Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-clash/id6443814351)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Card, #134 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure to save a continent from an evil void. Solve challenging puzzles with strategic thinking and precise execution. Explore a mysterious world, collect items, and strengthen your power to overcome obstacles.

**Highlights:** Brand new level experience with multiple choices, Play One-Handed, Unveil mysteries and strategic gameplay, Collect and match items, Strengthen power and form alliances

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PACKAGE 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 8 | $24.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 9 | $29.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 11 | $49.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 13 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Potential for the game
- 💎 Decent graphics
- 🎮 Enjoyable RPG elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤥 False advertising
- 🤖 Forced gameplay
- 💰 Excessive monetization
- 🐛 Technical issues
- 🤔 Confusing game structure

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and login issues
- Progression and account problems
- Glitches in certain game modes

**Requested features**

- Separate the advertised game from the RPG elements
- Improve tutorial and onboarding experience
- Provide more transparency on in-app purchases


### Animals Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animals-racing/id6473126414)

Race through diverse environments by transforming your character to match land, air, or sea. Adapt quickly to overcome obstacles and outmaneuver opponents to become the ultimate victor.

**Highlights:** Elemental transformations, Varied environments, Competitive racing, Adaptable gameplay, Satisfying fun

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack Sale 20% | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack V2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun game
- 🎉 Enjoyable animal racing
- 💖 Favorite game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High prices
- 🚧 Boring park building
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Ads get stuck, can't exit
- Placement names incorrect in races

**Requested features**

- More animals to unlock
- Ability to choose when to race animals
- Reduce ads or make them optional
- Improve gem/currency system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hero Clash free?

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

### Is Animals Racing free?

Animals Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hero Clash or Animals Racing?

Animals Racing is rated higher. Hero Clash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Animals Racing averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.

### Do Hero Clash or Animals Racing have ads?

Animals Racing shows ads; Hero Clash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hero Clash or Animals Racing?

Hero Clash ships an update monthly, and Animals Racing every 2 months. Most recently, Hero Clash was updated on November 1, 2026 and Animals Racing on October 30, 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.*