# Returned Warrior RPG vs 999th Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Returned Warrior RPG at 5.0 against 999th Hero's 4.4. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 60%). 999th Hero's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Returned Warrior RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and 999th Hero sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Returned Warrior RPG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 999th Hero has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's written reviews are positive against 60% of 999th Hero's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Returned Warrior RPG | 999th Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341/reviews)** | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/999th-hero/id6474533545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) | [ekgames](https://appshunter.io/developer/882668968) |

## What reviewers say

### Returned Warrior RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341)

Embark on a retro RPG adventure where you return home after a decade in a demonic realm to find portals have opened. Farm for hundreds of equipment types and cards to create a unique character. Explore diverse game modes and enjoy nostalgic pixel art.

**Highlights:** Idle farming with equipment and cards, Unique character customization, Rewarding item collection, Multiple weapon choices, Diverse play modes (dungeons, towers), Nostalgic pixel art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Decomposition Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gold Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekly EXP Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starting Optimization Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Start Ad Removal Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Card Collection Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 10 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 7 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 17 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Guardian Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Weekly All-in-One Myth Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Black Rabbit Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vip Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💎 Unique collection-based mechanics
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style
- 🔓 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay at later stages
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past first chapter
- Equipment upgrades not saving properly
- Freezing during tutorial screens
- Connectivity issues when viewing ads

**Requested features**

- More diverse quests and challenges
- Ability to preview equipment effects
- Improved save/load functionality
- Optimization for longer battery life


### 999th Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/999th-hero/id6474533545)

Embark on a journey to become the ultimate hero in this action RPG. Enjoy rapid character growth, powerful screen-clearing skills, and continuous progression even when offline. Battle giant bosses and explore various growth systems to become the number one hero.

**Highlights:** Super-speed character growth, Screen-clearing AOE skills, Continued growth without access, Various growth factors (talents, equipment), Battles with giant bosses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hero Package 30 | $0.39 | one-time |
| Hero Package 31 | $1.59 | one-time |
| Hero Package 32 | $2.90 | one-time |
| Hero Package 33 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 14 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 90 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 9 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 23 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 7 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 15 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 16 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 10 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 24 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 45 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 36 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 79 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 56 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 11 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 8 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 44 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 18 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 97 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package 53 | $28.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Returned Warrior RPG free?

Returned Warrior RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 999th Hero free?

999th Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Returned Warrior RPG or 999th Hero?

Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 999th Hero averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do Returned Warrior RPG or 999th Hero have ads?

Both Returned Warrior RPG and 999th Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Returned Warrior RPG or 999th Hero?

Returned Warrior RPG ships an update fortnightly, and 999th Hero fortnightly. Most recently, Returned Warrior RPG was updated on October 15, 2026 and 999th Hero on October 16, 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.*