# Hero Emblems vs Troll Patrol

The clearest difference is price: Troll Patrol at Free against Hero Emblems's $2.99. Troll Patrol also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Hero Emblems's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (406 vs 48). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Troll Patrol is free to download; Hero Emblems costs $2.99 up front. Troll Patrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hero Emblems asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hero Emblems against 4.6 for Troll Patrol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero Emblems has 406 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Hero Emblems's written reviews are positive against 73% of Troll Patrol's.

Hero Emblems ships an update every 3 months, Troll Patrol every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero Emblems | Troll Patrol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-emblems/id645797558/reviews) | **[4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-patrol/id1394832108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HeatPot Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645797561) | [Philippe Schober](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394832107) |

## What reviewers say

### Hero Emblems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-emblems/id645797558)

Embark on a fantasy adventure blending classic JRPG storytelling with engaging match-3 puzzle combat. Explore a vast world, battle diverse monsters with unique weaknesses, and make choices that shape your destiny. Experience a deep, story-driven quest with no in-app purchases or ads.

**Highlights:** Classical JRPG style adventures, Turn-based match-3 combat, Large adventure world map, Diverse monsters with weaknesses, Story-driven quests, Choice-based stage progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive match-3 gameplay
- 💰 No in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Lengthy campaign with lots of content
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overly difficult progression and boss battles
- 💰 Slow gold/XP gain requires excessive grinding
- 🤖 Poor enemy AI and balancing
- 📝 Subpar localization and dialogue writing
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing UI elements (e.g. delete save button)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after completing final boss battle
- Save file deletion issues
- Background music playback problems
- Language settings reverting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or easy mode
- Mid-level checkpoints to avoid repeating content
- Ability to change equipment during battles
- Improved iCloud/cross-device save syncing
- Option to disable random encounters


### Troll Patrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-patrol/id1394832108)

Defend your troll den from invading villagers and heroes in this unique puzzle RPG. Match tiles to attack enemies, heal yourself with potions, and strengthen your defenses. Protect your home and family from relentless waves of attackers.

**Highlights:** Tile-matching combat, RPG progression, Enemy and weapon variety, Skill and powerup system, Cave upgrades, Quests and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hero Emblems free?

Hero Emblems costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Troll Patrol free?

Troll Patrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hero Emblems or Troll Patrol?

Troll Patrol is rated higher. Hero Emblems averages 4.5 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Troll Patrol averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do Hero Emblems or Troll Patrol have ads?

Neither Hero Emblems nor Troll Patrol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hero Emblems or Troll Patrol?

Hero Emblems ships an update every 3 months, and Troll Patrol every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hero Emblems was updated on October 23, 2026 and Troll Patrol on October 23, 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.*