Comparison

Squad Heroes vs Doodlekeep

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

Head to head
About

Squad Heroes

Engage in a 3D battle experience combining tower defense and roguelike RPG elements. Summon and merge heroes to create an unstoppable fighting force against waves of monstrous enemies. Strategize your defenses and adapt on the fly to survive.

Highlights
  • 3D battle experience
  • Tower defense gameplay
  • Roguelike RPG elements
  • Hero summoning
  • Hero merging
  • Strategic defense building
Features
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Unleash your inner hero in Squad Heroes, the ultimate 3D battle experience where tower defense meets roguelike RPG! Hordes of monstrous enemies are surging, and only a strategic blend of brains and brawn can save the day. Are you ready to summon legendary heroes and merge them into an unstoppable fighting force? Dive into a world where every wave is a fresh challenge, and every battle is a test of your tactical prowess. Build your defenses, strategically place your towers, and watch as your squad clashes with relentless monsters in breathtaking 3D combat. No two battles are ever the same thanks to roguelike elements that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. Forge your destiny by summoning powerful heroes with unique abilities. Merge duplicates to unlock their true potential and create an elite team capable of withstanding even the fiercest onslaught. Adapt your strategy on the fly, because in this world, only the quick-witted survive. Will you build an impenetrable wall of towers or unleash a devastating wave of hero-led attacks? The choice is yours! Squad Heroes is more than just a game; it's a battle for survival against overwhelming odds. Can you outsmart the monster waves, master the art of merging, and lead your heroes to victory? The fate of the realm hangs in the balance. Download Squad Heroes now and prepare for an epic tower defense RPG adventure! Summon your heroes and begin the fight!

About

Doodlekeep

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A notebook. Two castles. One gloriously ridiculous siege. Doodlekeep: Knights of the Margin is a single-player strategy game drawn in pen, pencil, and a little colored ink. Recruit your company, build a balanced army, and watch tiny warriors march into battle. Your orders decide who holds the page. TRY CHAPTER I FREE Play the first three battles free, including the chapter finale. A single Full Notebook in-app purchase unlocks the remaining eight chapters and Endless Siege. Your demo progress carries forward. No ads or subscriptions. A COMPLETE CAMPAIGN Fight 27 battles across nine chapters, from castle margins and frozen lands to desert ruins, lava fields, and kingdoms in the sky. Each chapter brings different battle boards and a powerful guardian. BUILD YOUR COMPANY Command nine unit types, including shield knights, longbows, ink wizards, mounted paladins, catapults, ballistas, and fire-breathing page drakes. Upgrade equipment and armor in the Armory, strengthen your castle defenses, and hire three distinctive heroes at the Tavern. SMALL KNIGHTS, BIG PERSONALITIES Enjoy sketch-style sword swings, arrows, magic, crumbling castles, and drawn flames. Rival castle lords argue from their windows while tiny warriors answer with exuberant wordless battle cries. Medieval music and battle sounds complete the notebook world. KEEP TURNING THE PAGES Replay battles for stars, earn crowns through play, and see how long your company can survive Endless Siege. Save progress locally and export a chronicle backup to keep it safe. PLAY OFFLINE The installed game includes its artwork, music, sound effects, and campaign. No internet connection or game account is required for unlocked gameplay. Internet is required to purchase or restore your Full Notebook unlock through the App Store. No ads or subscriptions. New chapters and battlefields coming soon!

Screenshots

Squad Heroes4 screens
Doodlekeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squad Heroes at none against Doodlekeep's 1. Squad Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Doodlekeep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price 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. Doodlekeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Squad Heroes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squad Heroes ships an update fortnightly, Doodlekeep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squad Heroes versus Doodlekeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquad HeroesDoodlekeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB209 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTapugoDefender Outfitters

In-app purchases

None

Squad Heroes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Doodlekeep

One-time1
  • Full Notebook$3.99

Questions

Is Squad Heroes free?
Squad Heroes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Doodlekeep free?
Doodlekeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squad Heroes or Doodlekeep have ads?
Squad Heroes shows ads; Doodlekeep does not.
Which is updated more often, Squad Heroes or Doodlekeep?
Squad Heroes ships an update fortnightly, and Doodlekeep every 2 days. Most recently, Squad Heroes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Doodlekeep on October 18, 2026.

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