# Tiny Animals War vs Hero Assemble

The clearest difference is ads: Hero Assemble at none against Tiny Animals War's shown. Hero Assemble also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 375). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Animals War sells 42 one-off in-app purchases and Hero Assemble sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tiny Animals War against 4.8 for Hero Assemble. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 375 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Tiny Animals War's written reviews are positive against 54% of Hero Assemble's.

Tiny Animals War ships an update every 6 weeks, Hero Assemble fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Animals War | Hero Assemble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-animals-war/id6448897841/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-assemble-epic-idle-rpg/id6478940653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 375 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 606 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mille Crepe Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790819130) | [cookapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/626650864) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Animals War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-animals-war/id6448897841)

Collect and upgrade adorable animal troops to defend against invaders in strategic battles. Utilize unique skills and a vast battlefield to overcome thousands of challenges. Compete against other players in the arena and gather resources even while offline.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade animal troops, Utilize over 30 unique skills, Engage in strategic 7x7 battlefield combat, Collect over 45 unique animals, Earn resources while offline, Compete in player-versus-player arena battles

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

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package D1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package E1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package A2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package H2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package E2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package B2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package D2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package G2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package A3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruby B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package I3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package C3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package B3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP A | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package D4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package J4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund A1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package H4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package B4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Passes C | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund D1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund E1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund C1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package C4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package D5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund A2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package I5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund D2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund C2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package H5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package AH1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund F1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP C | $29.99 | one-time |
| Package I7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package H7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package B7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package A8 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Package B8 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Relaxing and ad-free gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed and addictive game
- 🎨 Visually appealing art and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Increased pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔄 Retroactive changes to paid features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤬 Unresponsive customer support
- 🤯 Data loss and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screens
- Glitches with certain heroes
- Inability to link accounts

**Requested features**

- Data transfer and progress recovery
- Improved performance and optimization
- More transparent communication from developers


### Hero Assemble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-assemble-epic-idle-rpg/id6478940653)

Embark on an epic idle RPG adventure with adorable characters and engaging action. Progress even while offline, battle formidable bosses, and customize heroes with unique skins. Build your village, unlock new abilities, and explore interesting stages.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay with offline progression, Epic boss fights requiring strategy, Unique hero skins with stat boosts, Diverse characters and combo discovery, Village building and hero strengthening, Hero upgrades and limit breaking, Challenging stages with treasures

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Dungeon Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Summon Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Spin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Hero Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Transcend Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tower Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Booster Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Season Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pickup Pass 10614 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pickup Pass 10612 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Frequent updates
- 💡 Lots of content and features
- 🕹️ Engaging idle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤑 Pay-to-win elements
- 🔄 Slow login/loading times
- 🔒 Lack of communication from developers

**Reported bugs**

- Login failures
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Chest/loot opening problems
- Arena mode not functioning

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline progress tracking
- More character/hero variety
- Improved event balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Animals War free?

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

### Is Hero Assemble free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Animals War or Hero Assemble?

Tiny Animals War is rated higher. Tiny Animals War averages 4.9 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while Hero Assemble averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Tiny Animals War or Hero Assemble have ads?

Tiny Animals War shows ads; Hero Assemble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Animals War or Hero Assemble?

Tiny Animals War ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hero Assemble fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Animals War was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hero Assemble 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.*