Comparison

Pointless Wars vs Rush Hero Squad

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

Head to head
About

Pointless Wars

Engage in strategic battles against friends or AI in this multiplayer and single-player war game. Choose your troops and defend your castle across 20 unique levels, or compete in an 8-player tournament. The objective is to have fun battling for no reason.

Highlights
  • Two-player mode
  • Single-player campaign
  • 20 unique levels
  • 8-player tournament mode
  • Troop selection
  • Castle defense
Features
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Welcome, and join the battle by declaring war.... for no reason whatsoever. Play against your friends and family in two-player mode, where you each get to choose your arsenal of troops to take each other down! In the single-player campaign, you fight against an enemy AI whose only purpose is to destroy your castle. There are 20 fun-packed levels, each a little different than the one before. If one is too hard, just skip to the next one! Defend against the onslaught by sending out troops, but you don't get to choose your arsenal..... The fun doesn't stop there! You can play up to 8 players in tournament mode. Battle to the top of the bracket in individual battles, and see who will come out on top! With so many Pointless Wars happening, we hope you have fun battling your opponents for no reason! Good luck out there!

About

Rush Hero Squad

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Rush Hero Squad is a fast-paced 3D side-scrolling shooter designed for quick, satisfying gameplay anytime. Jump straight into action — no tutorials, no waiting. Just pick a hero and start blasting through waves of enemies in dynamic, ever-changing battles. Key Features Instant Action Gameplay No internet required. Start playing anytime, anywhere. Perfect for short, casual sessions. Unique Heroes Unlock and play as different heroes, each with their own weapons and powerful abilities. Satisfying Combat Smooth controls, impactful weapons, and explosive effects deliver a truly satisfying shooting experience. Play Your Way Whether you want a quick break or a longer session, the game is built for flexible play. Pick your hero. Load your weapon. And dive into nonstop action.

Screenshots

Pointless Wars4 screens
Rush Hero Squad2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rush Hero Squad at every 3 months against Pointless Wars's every 22 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pointless Wars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rush Hero Squad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointless Wars ships an update every 22 months, Rush Hero Squad every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pointless Wars versus Rush Hero Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointless WarsRush Hero Squad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB94 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPeter Brumbach曾 范

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pointless Wars

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
5 purchases

Rush Hero Squad

One-time5
  • Carlos – Raider$0.99
  • Knox – Phantom Sniper$0.99
  • Rex – Heavy Engineer$1.99
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  • Atlas – ADS-II Sentinel$2.99
  • Corvin – Star Rover$2.99

Questions

Is Pointless Wars free?
Pointless Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rush Hero Squad free?
Rush Hero Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pointless Wars or Rush Hero Squad have ads?
Neither Pointless Wars nor Rush Hero Squad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointless Wars or Rush Hero Squad?
Pointless Wars ships an update every 22 months, and Rush Hero Squad every 3 months. Most recently, Pointless Wars was updated on October 13, 2026 and Rush Hero Squad on October 11, 2026.

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