# Hero Emblems vs Dungeon Tracer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hero Emblems at none against Dungeon Tracer's 1. Hero Emblems also leads on ratings volume (406 vs 77) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Dungeon Tracer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero Emblems | Dungeon Tracer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-emblems/id645797558/reviews) | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-tracer/id6502634839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 148 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HeatPot Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645797561) | [sang wook Jang](https://appshunter.io/developer/964695745) |

## 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


### Dungeon Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-tracer/id6502634839)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Paid · Role Playing, #193 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Classes Unlocked | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*