# Hero Clash vs Magic War

The clearest difference is rating: Hero Clash at 4.3 against Magic War's 3.8. Hero Clash also leads on ratings volume (9.2K vs 358) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). Magic War's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Hero Clash holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero Clash has 9.2K ratings behind it against 358, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Hero Clash's written reviews are positive against 11% of Magic War's.

Hero Clash ships an update monthly, Magic War fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero Clash | Magic War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-clash/id6443814351/reviews)** | [3.8 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-war-defense/id6747439142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 358 |
| Positive reviews | **21.0% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 777 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [9z Games(HK)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605575568) | [Genesis Network Hong Kong Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668975668) |

## What reviewers say

### Hero Clash

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

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Card, #196 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


### Magic War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-war-defense/id6747439142)

Protect a magical continent by strategically moving your hero, building defenses, and commanding epic heroes. Face waves of monsters and team up for epic co-op sieges to stop the Demon King.

**Highlights:** Strategic grid-based movement, Tower defense missions, Kingdom building and defense design, Command epic heroes, Real-time co-op sieges

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive main tower defense game
- 👍 Lots of features and gameplay loops
- 👍 Great character designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay
- 🤔 Unrelated minigame not what was advertised
- 👎 Unappealing character style in thumbnails

**Reported bugs**

- Game not working as advertised, switching to different game
- Significant lag issues

**Requested features**

- Focus more on advertising the main game instead of the minigame


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hero Clash free?

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

### Is Magic War free?

Magic War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hero Clash or Magic War?

Hero Clash is rated higher. Hero Clash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Magic War averages 3.8 from 358 ratings.

### Do Hero Clash or Magic War have ads?

Neither Hero Clash nor Magic War shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hero Clash or Magic War?

Hero Clash ships an update monthly, and Magic War fortnightly. Most recently, Hero Clash was updated on October 27, 2026 and Magic War on October 25, 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.*