# Micro Hunter vs Stormborn Era

The clearest difference is rating: Micro Hunter at 4.8 against Stormborn Era's 2.0. Micro Hunter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (367 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Micro Hunter sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Stormborn Era sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Micro Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Micro Hunter has 367 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Micro Hunter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stormborn Era's.

Micro Hunter ships an update weekly, Stormborn Era fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro Hunter | Stormborn Era |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-hunter/id6744634588/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormborn-era/id6749265372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **367** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **18.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 845 MB | 958 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FunPlus International AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343106322) | [Puzala Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274268964) |

## What reviewers say

### Micro Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-hunter/id6744634588)

Shrink down to ant size and explore a dangerous miniature world. Survive by gathering resources, crafting a base, and training insects for battle. Embark on an epic adventure with friends to overcome terrifying creatures and find a way back.

**Highlights:** Explore a miniature world, Craft a home base, Train bugs for battle, Gather resources, Survive against giant creatures, Co-op with friends

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gem Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Special Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gem Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Streak Gifts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gem Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Radar Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass Ⅱ | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gem Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily Special Combo II | $26.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Gem Package | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Bright and refreshing atmosphere
- 💰 Affordable entry point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤼‍♂️ Extreme competitiveness leading to toxicity
- 🤴 Overpowered 'Overlord' system
- 💰 Pay-to-win culture

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Impossible to complete tutorial

**Requested features**

- Metric for good player behavior
- Less emphasis on ranking systems


### Stormborn Era

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormborn-era/id6749265372)

Embark on an oceanic adventure in a flooded world, seeking legendary land. Battle mythical creatures, repair a giant ship, and build your fleet. Customize your flagship and engage in thrilling pirate duels.

**Highlights:** Oceanic exploration, Ship repair and customization, Fleet building, Pirate duels, Cabin building, Flagship customization

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100Emeralds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200Emeralds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300Emeralds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400Emeralds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500Emeralds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000Emeralds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500Emeralds | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000Emeralds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500Emeralds | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000Emeralds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000Emeralds | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Micro Hunter free?

Micro Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stormborn Era free?

Stormborn Era is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Micro Hunter or Stormborn Era?

Micro Hunter is rated higher. Micro Hunter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Stormborn Era averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Micro Hunter or Stormborn Era have ads?

Stormborn Era shows ads; Micro Hunter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Micro Hunter or Stormborn Era?

Micro Hunter ships an update weekly, and Stormborn Era fortnightly. Most recently, Micro Hunter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stormborn Era on September 6, 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.*