Chikuwabu! vs Wingless Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chikuwabu!
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A retro omnidirectional scrolling 2D action game. Use items to solve the mystery of the map and find the exit. Let's collect "Chikuwabu" placed in various places. (Some items are difficult to pick up and some are hidden.) There are some stages that you can't play unless you collect a certain number of "Chikuwabu". There is no score, we measure the time to the exit. Operation is easy: Touch = beam firing Right and left lever drag = Rotation/movement of own machine Release all fingers = Restore the shield For easy operation, You can change the orientation of your smartphone while playing. Enemy planes have a front/back side, It cannot be destroyed when its backside is shown. For maps that scroll in all directions, There are "Chikuwabu", items, and tricks, Please attack well. (All 90 stages, 20 stages are free)
Wingless Hero
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● Jump, Attack, And Double Jump Again. A Stylish, Boundless Platformer Built On Fluid Air-Combo Action! Attack Red Or Blue Objects To Restore Your Jump Gauge, Letting You Double Jump Again. Jump And Attack Endlessly As You Ascend To The Top Of The Tower! ● Parry Every Enemy Attack! Reflect Bullets Back At Your Foes Or Parry Lasers To Nullify Them Completely! But Be Warned—It's Not As Easy As It Sounds. ● Stomp On Enemies For Extra Bonuses... Just Like In The Good'ol Classic Platformers, Try Taking Out Enemies With A Good Stomp. You'll Get More Gems And A Higher Score! ● Intense, Fast-Paced Gameplay Paired With A Poignant, Lingering Story. Featuring 45 Levels, 3 Challenging Boss Battles, And An Endless Mode. The Game's Full Story Is Revealed Only To Those Who Reach The Very End.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chikuwabu! at none against Wingless Hero's shown. Wingless Hero's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 41 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Chikuwabu! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wingless Hero sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chikuwabu! ships an update every 41 months, Wingless Hero weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Chikuwabu! | Wingless Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hiroyuki Sasayama | Sang Yoon Lee |
In-app purchases
Chikuwabu!
- All Stages$2.99
Wingless Hero
- Unlimited Ad Skip$0.99
- 5000 Gem Pack$0.99
- Super Gem Pack$1.99
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- Mega Gem Pack$2.99
- 25000 Gem Pack$2.99
- 75000 Gem Pack$4.99
Questions
Is Chikuwabu! free?
Is Wingless Hero free?
Do Chikuwabu! or Wingless Hero have ads?
Which is updated more often, Chikuwabu! or Wingless Hero?
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