Comparison

Card Hero vs BRAVER'S Σ

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

Head to head
About

Card Hero

Embark on a strategic card game adventure through a mysterious dungeon. Each round is a quick, five-minute challenge where you'll use items and wits to defeat enemies, avoid traps, and collect treasure. Explore roguelike environments with unique challenges and character abilities.

Highlights
  • Roguelike dungeon exploration
  • Quick five-minute rounds
  • Strategic card-based combat
  • Variety of characters and skills
  • Random character talents
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
Features
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Made by an indie game developer, a strategy card game, casual and easy, five minutes per round. Head to the mysterious dungeon, carefully decide the direction. Use weapons, items, and your wits to defeat enemies, avoid traps, and get the treasure chest at the end of the stage! 1. Roguelike, each adventure has different terrains, enemies, and equipment. 2. Simple and fun, a five-minute adventure. 3. Left, right, or straight ahead? Simple operations. 4. Various characters, each with different skills. 5. Characters have random talents, choose the best combination. 6. Easy to learn but hard to master, how far can you go?

About

BRAVER'S Σ

Features
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■ What is BRAVER'S Σ? Create your ultimate "Braver" in just 7 arcade battles. Freely allocate 4 core stats — Spirit, Technique, Body, and Magic — and combine over 150 abilities to craft unique strategic builds. No two runs are the same. Your choices define the strongest Braver. ■ The Braver System 【Free Stat Allocation】 Distribute points across 4 parameters between battles. The same character plays completely differently depending on your allocation, offering endless build variety. 【Braver Mode】 A powerful surge that activates based on star level. When triggered, your character's abilities are massively enhanced — turning the tide of battle in a single moment. ■ Strategic Battle System 【SPD-Based Skill Gauge】 Skill gauges fill based on Speed in real-time combat. Timing your skills and controlling turn order are keys to victory. 【Front & Back Row Formation】 Deploy 4 characters in a 2 front + 2 back formation. Front-row fighters deal heavy damage but take more hits. Back-row units excel at support and healing. 【Diverse Playable Characters】 A growing roster of characters, each with unique abilities and skills. From attackers and tanks to healers and buffers — assemble the ultimate party. 【150+ Abilities】 Combine over 150 abilities spanning attack boosts, defense buffs, status effects, healing, and more. Every arcade run creates a brand new build experience. ■ Three Game Modes 【Arcade Mode】 The core experience. Raise characters through 7 battles, allocating stats and acquiring abilities between fights. Short but deeply strategic sessions. 【Exploration Mode】 A PvE adventure with stories, diverse maps, and item collection to strengthen your team. 【Colosseum】 Test your builds against other players in real-time PvP. Climb the rankings and prove you're the ultimate Braver Master. ■ Character Growth & Gacha - 6-tier star system (Star 1 to Star 6) with increasing Braver Mode activation - Gacha pulls earn Σ Points for targeted character upgrades - 10-pull guarantees with high-rarity slots and bonus points - Equipment system to expand build options ■ Recommended For - Fans of stat allocation and build crafting - Players who love short but deep gameplay sessions - Strategy RPG enthusiasts - Competitive PvP players - Anime-style RPG lovers ■ Supported Languages 日本語 / English / 한국어 / 繁體中文 ■ Support Contact us through the in-game settings screen.

Screenshots

Card Hero4 screens
BRAVER'S Σ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BRAVER'S Σ at 5.0 against Card Hero's 4.3. BRAVER'S Σ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Card Hero's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Card Hero sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and BRAVER'S Σ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BRAVER'S Σ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Card Hero versus BRAVER'S Σ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard HeroBRAVER'S Σ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB104 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperKE HSI LINYuto Maeda

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Card Hero

One-time5
  • 1000 gems$1.29
  • 5000 gems$5.95
  • 10,000 gems$10.49
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  • 50,000 gems$50.00
  • 100,000 gems$96.00
7 purchases

BRAVER'S Σ

One-time7
  • 虹の石 10個$1.99
  • 虹の石 50個 初回限定$2.99
  • 虹の石 50個$5.99
Show 4 more
  • 虹の石 100個$9.99
  • 虹の石 250個$19.99
  • 虹の石 500個$29.99
  • 虹の石 1200個$59.99

Questions

Is Card Hero free?
Card Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BRAVER'S Σ free?
BRAVER'S Σ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Card Hero or BRAVER'S Σ?
BRAVER'S Σ is rated higher. Card Hero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BRAVER'S Σ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Card Hero or BRAVER'S Σ have ads?
Card Hero shows ads; BRAVER'S Σ does not.
Which is updated more often, Card Hero or BRAVER'S Σ?
Card Hero ships an update weekly, and BRAVER'S Σ weekly. Most recently, Card Hero was updated on October 24, 2026 and BRAVER'S Σ on October 24, 2026.

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