Comparison

Pachi Heroes vs Pirates Brawl

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

Head to head
About

Pachi Heroes

Features
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DEFEND THE CASTLE. POWER THE PACHINKO. CRUSH THE WAVES. Pachi Heroes is an idle tower defense game with a unique pachinko-powered progression system. Hordes of goblins, orcs, and skeletons attack your castle in relentless waves. Your hero fights automatically from the castle wall while workers collect skulls dropped by defeated enemies. Skulls are delivered into a pachinko board, bouncing through pins to build score. When they reach the bottom, score is converted into gems using pachinko multipliers. Unlock mid-run upgrades like instant kills, fireballs, area damage, slows, faster workers, and improved pachinko rewards. Every run offers new choices and synergies. Complete 10 waves per chapter to earn gold and invest in permanent upgrades. Improve hero stats, unlock new abilities, strengthen your castle, and boost pachinko multipliers. Choose your hero: Ranger - fast and precise Mage - powerful magic attacks (unlockable) Idle gameplay, satisfying progression, and endless upgrade combinations await. Defend the wall. Feed the pachinko. Become a hero!

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Pirates Brawl

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ORGANIZE YOUR WAY TO VICTORY! Welcome aboard, Captain! In Pirates Brawl, your survival depends on one thing: your ability to pack your bag. Every slot counts. Arrange your crew, spells, and tactical items to create the ultimate synergy and crush the enemy fleet. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: MASTER YOUR INVENTORY: Drag and drop your troops into a limited grid. Will you make room for that game-changing spell? EPIC AUTO-BATTLES: Once your bag is packed, watch your pirates unleash chaos. Strategic placement equals tactical victory. EVOLVE & FUSE: Level up your characters and unlock special abilities to skyrocket your DPS. FAST-PACED CHALLENGES: Quick, intense sessions perfect for gaming on the go. CAN YOU MASTER THE CHAOS? The deck is on fire, the enemies are swarming... It’s time to bring order to the brawl!

Screenshots

Pachi Heroes4 screens
Pirates Brawl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pirates Brawl at daily against Pachi Heroes's every 4 days. Pirates Brawl also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pachi Heroes ships an update every 4 days, Pirates Brawl daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pachi Heroes versus Pirates Brawl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPachi HeroesPirates Brawl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB192 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperArvis GamesSebastien Grimaud

In-app purchases

None

Pachi Heroes

No in-app purchases

None

Pirates Brawl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pachi Heroes free?
Pachi Heroes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pirates Brawl free?
Pirates Brawl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pachi Heroes or Pirates Brawl have ads?
Both Pachi Heroes and Pirates Brawl show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pachi Heroes or Pirates Brawl?
Pachi Heroes ships an update every 4 days, and Pirates Brawl daily. Most recently, Pachi Heroes was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pirates Brawl on July 23, 2026.

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