Comparison

Hero Emblems vs Dungeon Tracer

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

Head to head
About

Hero Emblems

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
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Match Tiles, Beat' em Up, Adventure – Brand New Experience of Classical JRPG "Hero Emblems is proof that there’s still room in the market for a great match-3 adventure" - TouchArcade.com (4.5/5 Stars) "Hero Emblems is a challenging new match-three RPG that you won't be able to put down" - AppAdvice.com (4.5/5 Starts) "The game is cute, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy." - PocketTactics.com (4/5 Stars) "Hero Emblems is an old school game packaged for the new school, and it’s awesome" - GamesInAsia.com (8.5/10) Hero Emblems is a JRPG that mixes “Side-Scrolling beat' em up” and “Match-3” features. Set in the middle-ages fantasy world of sword-fighting and wizardry, it is an adventure of 4 brave warriors who wield different emblem powers and their attempts to stop the re-awakening of the God of Evil. ==Game Features== ►Classical JRPG style adventures Complete presentation the traditional JRPG world which let you enjoy the fun of the console JRPG experience. ► Unique turn-based battle to offer the beat' em up experience Launch combo attacks, defense, healing and skills by matching rule. ►Big adventure world map Bravely traverse into dungeons, wilderness, caves, and cross the ocean to visit the new continents in the fantasy world. In the journey, you will meet different personalities NPC, and visit a variety of village to purchase the new equipments and skills. ►A variety of monsters with different kinds of weakness attributes and attack debuffs Different Monsters have its own strong/weakness. Some of them would attack with debuffs, such as poisoning, sealing, freezing, petrifying. You have to determine the strategy to attack the weakness of monsters with specific skills and remove the debuffs by matching rules. ►Story-driven quests. Seamless transitions between the battle scene and cutscene let you deeply immerse in the story. CAUTION! NO WARNING ALERT WHEN BOSS ARISES! ►Choose the cross roads of stages!? Choose the fate!? What will the ending be like? ►No IAP! No Ads! ==Background Story== Three thousand years ago, the ancient God of Evil captured the Shayara Kingdom. In those desperate times, four heroes rose to defeat the God of Evil with all their might. The heroic tales of these 4 heroes have been passed down for generations. Now, the ancient God of Evil is re-awakening...New generation of heroes, are you ready?

About

Dungeon Tracer

Engage in a strategic puzzle RPG where you connect tiles to battle enemies and survive challenging dungeons. Master equipment and abilities to overcome obstacles and climb the global leaderboard. Offers multiple difficulty levels and extensive customization options for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Tile-connecting puzzle combat
  • Roguelike dungeon exploration
  • Item collection and upgrades
  • Diverse character abilities
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Persistent save system
Features
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Survive in endless dungeons by connecting blocks to attack, defend, and heal. Dungeon Tracer is a roguelike puzzle RPG that combines strategic turn-based combat with dungeon exploration. Connect identical blocks to unleash powerful sword attacks, shield defenses, and life-saving potions. Your decisions each turn shape the outcome of battles and your survival. ■ Recommended for - Players who enjoy puzzle RPGs and roguelikes - Fans of turn-based strategy combat - Those seeking offline dungeon adventures - Gamers who love crafting new builds and strategies through replay ■ Core Gameplay - Connect blocks to attack, defend, and heal - Every turn's choice impacts your strategy - Combo effects grow stronger with longer connections - Embrace the roguelike challenge where death means starting anew - Develop survival strategies in ever-changing scenarios ■ In-Depth Strategic Combat Experience the blend of intuitive block connection puzzles and the tactical depth of roguelike RPGs. Your play style varies with block placements, enemy types, skill selections, and item combinations. ■ 10 Classes and 10 Races Each class features unique skills and traits. Combine these with racial traits for diverse builds. Experiment to find your ideal strategy. ■ Diverse Skills and Builds Mix over 40 active skills and growth elements to create your unique combat style. Each skill and item choice leads to different outcomes. ■ Special Monsters and Block Debuffs Face 43 unique monsters, including liches, avengers, kamikazes, and assassins. Block debuffs like freeze, fire, poison, and lock can turn the tide of battle. Simply connecting blocks won't guarantee victory. ■ Fair Roguelike Challenge A seed-based deterministic random system ensures consistent results in each run. Enjoy a challenge where strategy and judgment outweigh luck. ■ More Fun with Repeated Growth Skill choices evolve with each level-up Builds focus on upgrades and items Dungeons reconfigure with each playthrough A structure where a single mistake heightens the tension ■ Global Leaderboard Compete with players worldwide. Test your skills against global rankings and showcase your best scores. ■ 4 Difficulty Levels Choose from Easy, Normal, Hard, and Very Hard Enjoyable challenges for both newcomers and veterans. ■ Premium Offline RPG - No ads - No in-app purchases - Enjoy offline play Once purchased, access all content fully. ■ Support for Multiple Languages and Cloud Save Supports 22 languages, ensuring you can continue your adventure seamlessly across devices. Endless dungeons await, filled with powerful monsters and strategic choices. How long can you survive? Experience the depth of puzzle roguelike RPGs in Dungeon Tracer today!

Screenshots

Hero Emblems4 screens
Dungeon Tracer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hero Emblems at none against Dungeon Tracer's 1. Hero Emblems also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked) and ratings volume (406 vs 77). Dungeon Tracer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

Hero Emblems costs $2.99 and Dungeon Tracer $4.99 up front. Dungeon Tracer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hero Emblems asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hero Emblems against 4.5 for Dungeon Tracer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero Emblems has 406 ratings behind it against 77, 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 76% of Dungeon Tracer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hero Emblems ships an update every 3 months, Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hero Emblems versus Dungeon Tracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHero EmblemsDungeon Tracer
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (406 ratings)4.5 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings406 — better77
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB431 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHeatPot Games Ltd.sang wook Jang

Customer experience

Hero Emblems

All ratings406 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews606 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative11.2%

Dungeon Tracer

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative14.4%

User reviews

Hero Emblems

From 406 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🤯 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)

Dungeon Tracer

From 77 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Entertaining gameplay
  • 🎨 Fantasy/RPG lore
  • 🏃‍♂️ Smooth performance
  • 🕹️ Identical to Dungeon Raid, if not better
  • 🕰️ Slow pace suitable for players with disabilities

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Unclear progression and lack of unlocks
  • ⏱️ Overly long battles with no sense of progress
  • 🔒 Inability to level up classes after unlocking them
  • 🔍 Unclear usage of item abilities
  • 🤯 Overtuned difficulty in 'very hard' mode

Bugs and requests

Hero Emblems

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Dungeon Tracer

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

None

Hero Emblems

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dungeon Tracer

One-time1
  • All Classes Unlocked$9.99

Questions

Is Hero Emblems free?
Hero Emblems costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dungeon Tracer free?
Dungeon Tracer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hero Emblems or Dungeon Tracer?
Hero Emblems and Dungeon Tracer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 406 and 77 ratings respectively.
Do Hero Emblems or Dungeon Tracer have ads?
Neither Hero Emblems nor Dungeon Tracer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hero Emblems or Dungeon Tracer?
Hero Emblems ships an update every 3 months, and Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. Most recently, Hero Emblems was updated on October 12, 2026 and Dungeon Tracer on October 12, 2026.

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