# Heroes Wars vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authenticator App at 100% against Heroes Wars's 50%. Authenticator App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Heroes Wars's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heroes Wars sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heroes Wars has 183 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Heroes Wars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authenticator App's.

Heroes Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, Authenticator App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heroes Wars | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-wars-top-idle-rpg-2025/id6446356474/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-duo-factor/id6740918422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 496 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tojoy Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468606751) | [Maxim Dolgov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820242417) |

## What reviewers say

### Heroes Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-wars-top-idle-rpg-2025/id6446356474)

Embark on an idle strategy adventure in a new world with unique heroes. Collect and upgrade over 100 heroes, strategize powerful lineups, and enjoy auto-battles for easy leveling. Engage in global PvP and guild cooperation for an epic visual experience.

**Highlights:** Idle auto-battles, Hero collection and upgrades, Strategic hero lineups, Global PvP, Guild cooperation, Free login rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP1 PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP2 PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| LV24 PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL OFFER 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 GEMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP4 PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL OFFER 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Festival Offer 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL OFFER 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL OFFER 6 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good art style
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Niceo
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay-to-win orientation
- 💸 Annoying gachas
- 💸 Progression is level-capped
- 💸 Cannot leave guild during event
- 💸 Unnecessary hero naming

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Game restarts after battles/tasks
- Cannot leave guild until event is over
- Game runs as iPhone app on iPad

**Requested features**

- Make game free to play for long run
- Don't make purchases necessary
- Faster way to get gold
- Clarify character class symbols
- Add dark mode


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-duo-factor/id6740918422)

Transform your living spaces with AI-powered interior design suggestions. Upload a photo of your room, choose a style, and see instant visual changes. Save and share your design ideas with ease.

**Highlights:** Real-time room transformation, Endless design inspiration, Diverse style options, Save and share designs, Intuitive interface, Latest interior design trends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly trial subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heroes Wars free?

Heroes Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator App free?

Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Heroes Wars or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Heroes Wars averages 4.5 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Heroes Wars or Authenticator App have ads?

Heroes Wars shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heroes Wars or Authenticator App?

Heroes Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, and Authenticator App every 3 days. Most recently, Heroes Wars was updated on October 21, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 24, 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.*