# Heroes Wars vs Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heroes Wars at 50% against Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner's 0%. Heroes Wars also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (183 vs 1). Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heroes Wars sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Heroes Wars holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heroes Wars has 183 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner's.

Heroes Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heroes Wars | Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-wars-top-idle-rpg-2025/id6446356474/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-qr-code-reader-scanner/id6748239345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 496 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tojoy Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468606751) | [Michael Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824750753) |

## 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


### Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-qr-code-reader-scanner/id6748239345)

Easily scan and decode QR codes for various purposes, from unlocking Wi-Fi to accessing digital cards. It also functions as a barcode scanner for product information and price comparison. Generate custom QR codes with personalized styles and save your scan history.

**Highlights:** Instant QR code scanning, Barcode scanning for product info, QR code generation, Customizable QR code styles, Scan history and export, Price comparison for products

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $83.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heroes Wars free?

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

### Is Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner free?

Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Heroes Wars or Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner?

Heroes Wars is rated higher. Heroes Wars averages 4.5 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Heroes Wars or Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner have ads?

Both Heroes Wars and Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Heroes Wars or Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner?

Heroes Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner daily. Most recently, Heroes Wars was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pocket QR Code Reader Scanner on October 16, 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.*