# Scroll Echoes vs Skull Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Skull Hero at 4.7 against Scroll Echoes's 2.5. Skull Hero also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 16) and review sentiment (63% vs 42%). Scroll Echoes's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scroll Echoes sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Skull Hero sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skull Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skull Hero has 1.3K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Scroll Echoes's written reviews are positive against 63% of Skull Hero's.

Scroll Echoes ships an update fortnightly, Skull Hero every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scroll Echoes | Skull Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-echoes/id6755751423/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skull-hero/id6775685404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 974 MB | 642 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suizhou Linmeng Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856094426) | [HORUS ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856076033) |

## What reviewers say

### Scroll Echoes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-echoes/id6755751423)

Embark on an adventure in a vibrant world with this card RPG. Collect characters and develop a unique team, combining their strengths for maximum combat power. Enjoy effortless progression with automatic resource gathering through AFK gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collection-focused card RPG, Effortless progression, AFK gameplay for resource gathering, Develop unique character teams, Combine character strengths, Strategic combat

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 06 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 07 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 09 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 10 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 11 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 12 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 13 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 14 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 15 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 16 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 17 | $84.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 18 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Skull Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skull-hero/id6775685404)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure, battling monsters and farming XP to power up your hero. Master unique weapon skills and face challenging bosses in diverse fantasy lands. Conquer enemies, upgrade your gear, and become the ultimate hero.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat and dodging, XP farming for hero upgrades, Unique weapon skills, Challenging boss fights, Fantasy adventure progression, One-finger controls

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Utility subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly pet care | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Solaria Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass Mini | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass Elite | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scroll Echoes free?

Scroll Echoes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skull Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scroll Echoes or Skull Hero?

Skull Hero is rated higher. Scroll Echoes averages 2.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Skull Hero averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Scroll Echoes or Skull Hero have ads?

Both Scroll Echoes and Skull Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scroll Echoes or Skull Hero?

Scroll Echoes ships an update fortnightly, and Skull Hero every 6 days. Most recently, Scroll Echoes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Skull Hero on October 16, 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.*