Comparison

Hero Raid vs Shroom Guard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hero Raid

Engage in tactical role-playing battles with idle elements and a unique skill system. Build smart decks to defeat opponents and customize your hero with legendary equipment. Prove your skills in epic raids for glory and rewards.

Highlights
  • Tactical role-playing combat
  • Idle game elements
  • Unique combat skill system
  • Smart deck building
  • Collect and upgrade items
  • Hero customization
Features
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Hero Raid is a new tactical role-playing game with Idle elements and a unique combat skill system that allows you to defeat your opponents in epic battles using smart deck building. Try to join this raid and prove your skills! MASTERY OF DECK BUILDING Place your Skill Cards in the best combination to unleash hero's potential and find your unique fighting style. COLLECT AND UPGRADE ITEMS Customize your hero by collecting legendary equipment and weapons to improve battle powers. Go for glory and rewards!

About

Shroom Guard

Defend the Mushroom Kingdom from invading heroes by merging monsters into powerful guardians. Engage in strategic tower defense gameplay with roguelike skill progression for endless replayability. Protect your sanctuary and become the ultimate Shroom Guard.

Highlights
  • Engrossing merge mechanics
  • Action-packed tower defense TD gameplay
  • Roguelike skill progression
  • Immersive casual TD experience
  • Deep strategy in gameplay
Features
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Step into the bewitching universe of Shroom Guard, where the serene Mushroom Kingdom teeters on the brink of turmoil due to the sudden intrusion of formidable heroes! Rise to your role as a heroic colossus, bestowed with the duty of safeguarding the tranquility of this mystical realm. Cultivate unity within your kingdom by fusing your extraordinary monsters! Construct an indomitable lineup that mirrors your strategic prowess. Stand firm, fortify your fort, and wipe out any interloper audacious enough to threaten your sanctuary! Game Features: ~~ Engrossing Merge Mechanics ~~ Merge your monsters into mighty guardians of the Mushroom Kingdom. Witness their transformation into unstoppable soldiers, fostering an enthralling journey of growth and power. ~~ Action-Packed Tower Defense TD Gameplay ~~ Experience a dynamic blend of strategy and action in our thrilling Tower Defense TD game. Employ your wits and strength to defend your fort from relentless assailants. ~~ Roguelike Skill Progression ~~ Embark on your journey with the roguelike skill system, making each gameplay distinct and challenging as you adapt and overcome an ever-evolving array of hurdles. ~~ Immersive Casual Tower Defense TD Experience ~~ Immerse yourself in a relaxed gaming ambiance that also delivers an intriguing layer of strategic depth. Shroom Guard provides an easy-to-learn, yet gripping Tower Defense TD gameplay that keeps you engaged for hours. ~~ Deep Strategy in Tower Defense TD Gameplay ~~ Underneath simple mechanics lies a wealth of strategic depth, with a vast array of combinations and tactics to explore in this Tower Defense TD game. Fortify your monsters and tweak your strategies to reign supreme as the Shroom Guard! So, are you ready to ascend as the protector of the Mushroom Kingdom? Your position as the Shroom Guard eagerly awaits your command!

Screenshots

Hero Raid4 screens
Shroom Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shroom Guard at 67% against Hero Raid's 0%. Shroom Guard also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). Hero Raid's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hero Raid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Shroom Guard sells 54 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shroom Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shroom Guard has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hero Raid's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shroom Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hero Raid ships an update every 10 days, Shroom Guard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hero Raid versus Shroom Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHero RaidShroom Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.1 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size506 MB231 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPATTERNMASTERS, OOOPlaywind Ltd

Customer experience

Hero Raid

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Shroom Guard

All ratings39 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hero Raid

One-time5
  • Special offer$5.99
  • Special offer$16.49
  • Special offer$31.90
Show 2 more
  • Special offer$57.00
  • Special offer$114.99
54 purchases

Shroom Guard

One-time54
  • Remove the intrusive ads 2$0.99
  • Special Offer Package 1$0.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 1$0.99
Show 51 more
  • Special Offer Package 2$1.99
  • Purchase diamonds $1.99$1.99
  • Extra Pass Levels$2.99
  • Remove the intrusive ads$2.99
  • Mora‘s Care I$2.99
  • Field Champions: Sizzling$2.99
  • Special Offer Package 6$2.99
  • Mora‘s Care II$4.99
  • Thorny Offer Package_2$4.99
  • Emerald Offer Package_2$4.99
  • Purchase diamonds $4.99$4.99
  • Special Offer Package 3$4.99
  • Azur Offer Package_2$4.99
  • Special Offer Package VII$4.99
  • Special Offer Package 10$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Royal Support Plan$4.99
  • Special Offer Package 11$4.99
  • Garde Offer Package_2$4.99
  • GoldStone Offer Package_2$4.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 2$4.99
  • LuckyRoulette Pack 1$4.99
  • Anu Offer Package_2$5.99
  • Mora‘s Care III$6.99
  • Sideline Assassin: Shinja II$6.99
  • Garde Offer Package 1$6.99
  • Emerald Offer Package 1$6.99
  • Thorny Offer Package 1$6.99
  • Development Fund 1$7.99
  • Treasure Road Gift1$7.99
  • Purchase diamonds $9.99$9.99
  • Special Offer Package 4$9.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 3$9.99
  • Royal Defense Plan$9.99
  • Event Passport$9.99
  • Premium Pass$9.99
  • LuckyRoulette Pack 2$9.99
  • Treasure Road Gift2$12.99
  • Remove the ads 2$12.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 4$14.99
  • Remove the ads$14.99
  • Development Fund 2$19.99
  • Special Offer Package 8$19.99
  • Treasure Road Gift3$19.99
  • Purchase diamonds $19.99$19.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 5$19.99
  • LuckyRoulette Pack 3$19.99
  • Purchase diamonds $29.99$29.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 7$49.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 8$99.99
  • Purchase diamonds $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is Hero Raid free?
Hero Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shroom Guard free?
Shroom Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hero Raid or Shroom Guard?
Shroom Guard is rated higher. Hero Raid averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shroom Guard averages 4.1 from 39 ratings.
Do Hero Raid or Shroom Guard have ads?
Both Hero Raid and Shroom Guard show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hero Raid or Shroom Guard?
Hero Raid ships an update every 10 days, and Shroom Guard weekly. Most recently, Hero Raid was updated on October 18, 2026 and Shroom Guard on October 24, 2026.

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