# Mini Heroes vs Wizard's Survival Mini Heroes and Wizard's Survival both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Wizard's Survival's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mini Heroes's. Wizard's Survival also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them. Both are free to download. Mini Heroes sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Wizard's Survival sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters. On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mini Heroes against 4.9 for Wizard's Survival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Mini Heroes's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wizard's Survival's. Mini Heroes ships an update fortnightly, Wizard's Survival monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively. ## The numbers | Metric | Mini Heroes | Wizard's Survival | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Free | Free | | Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-heroes-magic-throne/id6478139184/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizards-survival/id6504312892/reviews)** | | Number of ratings | **11K** | 4.3K | | Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | | In-app purchases | Yes | Yes | | Ads | No | No | | Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly | | Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases | | Size | 571 MB | 479 MB | | Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** | | Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod | | Age rating | 9+ | 12+ | | Developer | [MAX GAME PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635935777) | [APRO ONE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783741678) | ## What reviewers say ### Mini Heroes [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-heroes-magic-throne/id6478139184) Embark on an epic fantasy adventure to reclaim a kingdom from a dark sorcerer. Collect and upgrade heroes, engage in strategic battles, and explore a world filled with magic and challenges. Enjoy AFK rewards and a variety of game modes. **Highlights:** AFK rewards for hero upgrades, Daily free summons and login bonuses, Hero quality advancement and swapping, Chilling and fishing mini-games, Tower of the Throne and Land of Trials, 1v1 and GvG arena battles **Features:** macOS Compatibility **In-app purchases (13)** | Purchase | Price | Billing | | --- | --- | --- | | Gift Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 3 | $2.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 4 | $3.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 5 | $4.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 6 | $6.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 7 | $8.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 8 | $9.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 9 | $12.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 10 | $19.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 11 | $29.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 12 | $49.99 | one-time | | Gift Package 13 | $99.99 | one-time | **What reviewers like** - 👍 Fun casual game - 👍 Easy to pick up - 👍 Great game mechanics - 👍 Chill AFK gameplay - 👍 Generous free-to-play experience **What reviewers complain about** - 🐛 Glitches and bugs - 🔒 Shady company practices - 💰 Overpriced in-app purchases - 🤖 Suspected fake reviews - đŸ¤Ŧ Poor customer service **Reported bugs** - Game crashes on launch - Incorrect in-game rewards - Binding account issues - Graphical glitches after updates **Requested features** - More character variety - Offline play mode - Faster server merges - Loadout system - Inactive player removal ### Wizard's Survival [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizards-survival/id6504312892) Embark on a fantastical adventure as a wizard defending towns from endless monster hordes. Master unique magic skills, combine them for powerful combos, and battle formidable bosses in this one-handed roguelike tower defense game. **Highlights:** Master unique magic skills, Battle evil monster bosses, Roguelike skill combos, Forge legendary skill combinations, One-handed gameplay **In-app purchases (12)** | Purchase | Price | Billing | | --- | --- | --- | | 60 Wizard Coins | $0.99 | one-time | | 300 Wizard Coins | $4.99 | one-time | | 680 Wizard Coins | $9.99 | one-time | | pack 1 | $14.99 | one-time | | 1280 Wizard Coins | $19.99 | one-time | | pack 2 | $29.99 | one-time | | 3280 Wizard Coins | $49.99 | one-time | | 6480 Wizard Coins | $99.99 | one-time | | WaveRogueGearsTowerBunker Defense | $114.99 | one-time | | Summit Feast Pack | $114.99 | one-time | | TheLegendofTartarDungeonMergeClash | $189.00 | one-time | | Endless Treasure | $189.99 | one-time | **What reviewers like** - 👍 Good game - 🚀 Fun and easy to play - 🎨 Great graphics - ⏱ī¸ Good time killer **What reviewers complain about** - 🔋 Battery drain issues - đŸ”Ĩ Overheating problems - 🐛 Optimization and performance problems - 🕹ī¸ Poorly structured progression and gear system **Reported bugs** - Frequent crashes and error messages - Connectivity issues on mobile data **Requested features** - Graphic settings option to improve performance - Improved battery optimization ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mini Heroes free? Mini Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Is Wizard's Survival free? Wizard's Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Which has better reviews, Mini Heroes or Wizard's Survival? Wizard's Survival is rated higher. Mini Heroes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Wizard's Survival averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings. ### Do Mini Heroes or Wizard's Survival have ads? Neither Mini Heroes nor Wizard's Survival shows ads. ### Which is updated more often, Mini Heroes or Wizard's Survival? Mini Heroes ships an update fortnightly, and Wizard's Survival monthly. Most recently, Mini Heroes was updated on October 27, 2026 and Wizard's Survival on October 26, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*