# XP Hero vs SKORBUK

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SKORBUK at none against XP Hero's 37. SKORBUK also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). XP Hero's advantage is chart position (#7 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XP Hero sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SKORBUK asks for nothing beyond the download.

XP Hero ships an update fortnightly, SKORBUK every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XP Hero | SKORBUK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-hero/id6740618570/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 528 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) | [METICULOUS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888707630) |

## What reviewers say

### XP Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-hero/id6740618570)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Role Playing, #11 Top Free · Adventure, #16 Top Grossing · Adventure, #29 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #191 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure as a hero trapped in a mysterious realm. Battle terrifying monsters, master unique weapons, and explore dangerous environments. Upgrade your warrior, defeat colossal bosses, and compete in a dynamic invasion portal system to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Face ruthless enemies, Master unique weapons & combat styles, Explore a mysterious world, Defeat colossal bosses, Upgrade & customize your warrior, Invasion portal & ranking system

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

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vipsubscription_14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| luckyspin1_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| tombticket_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| luckyspin2_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| starterpack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gem1_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| daysattend_2_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| daysattend_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| stepuphigh7_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| heropromooffer1_1_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| daysattend2_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| chpack13_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| noads2_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| gem2_5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| superdeal3_6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| daynoads30_2_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| leveluppass2_2_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| leveluppass_2_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| invasionpass_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| chpack14_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| chpack15_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| leveluppass2_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| leveluppass_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| all1of3_10.99 | $10.99 | one-time |
| chpack21_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| gem3_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| acpack2_24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| acpack1_24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| newheropath_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| lgpack23_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| lgpack22_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| lgpack12_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| lgpack13_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| lgpack1_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| lgpack2_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| gem4_49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| gem5_99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buy the weapon chest bug
- 🐛 Audio cuts out after ads
- 🐛 Texture issue due to boss

**Reported bugs**

- Buy the weapon chest quest not clearing
- Audio cutting out after ads

**Requested features**

- New areas or content updates
- Respawn option
- Progress saving


### SKORBUK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skorbuk/id6763678860)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XP Hero free?

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

### Is SKORBUK free?

SKORBUK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do XP Hero or SKORBUK have ads?

XP Hero shows ads; SKORBUK does not.

### Which is updated more often, XP Hero or SKORBUK?

XP Hero ships an update fortnightly, and SKORBUK every 5 days. Most recently, XP Hero was updated on September 29, 2026 and SKORBUK on September 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.*