# Backpack Castle Heroes vs Hey,Miles!

The clearest difference is ads: Backpack Castle Heroes at none against Hey,Miles!'s shown. Backpack Castle Heroes also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 309). Hey,Miles!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Castle Heroes sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Hey,Miles! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backpack Castle Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Castle Heroes has 1.6K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Backpack Castle Heroes's written reviews are positive against 32% of Hey,Miles!'s.

Backpack Castle Heroes ships an update every 11 days, Hey,Miles! every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Castle Heroes | Hey,Miles! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-castle-heroes/id6757511198/reviews)** | [4.5 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heymiles/id6774068554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 309 |
| Positive reviews | **34.5% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 715 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Neptune Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/539389569) | [Durian Studio Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728578169) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpack Castle Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-castle-heroes/id6757511198)

Defend your castle in this casual tower defense game. Strategically place heroes and weapons to survive endless enemy waves. Enjoy roguelike elements with random upgrades and merge mechanics for a unique strategic experience.

**Highlights:** Tower defense gameplay, Strategic unit placement, Endless enemy waves, Roguelike random upgrades, Hero and gear merging, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| onetime_event_level_1_package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Sail 1_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| onetime_event_level_2_package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ingamespeed_boost_package | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legend_Weapon_Package_100005 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legend_Weapon_Package_100004 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Sail 1_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bless_Package_10002 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads And Currency Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem Sail 1_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| ArtureHero_1004 | $11.99 | one-time |
| VVIP_NoAds_Package_103 | $14.99 | one-time |
| VVIP_NoAds_Package_102 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Gem Sail 1_4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Sail 1_5 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Hey,Miles!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heymiles/id6774068554)

Embark on an idle adventure to become a legendary hero and protect Mia. Tap to grow stronger, recruit allies, unlock ventures, and engage in romantic story interactions. Customize your character with stylish outfits and experience unforgettable moments.

**Highlights:** Idle tap gameplay, Character progression and upgrades, Romantic story interactions, Companion affection system, Customization and outfits, Boss battles, Offline rewards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Voucher Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Voucher Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tap | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100x Tap | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Voucher Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad Pass | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Castle Heroes free?

Backpack Castle Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hey,Miles! free?

Hey,Miles! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backpack Castle Heroes or Hey,Miles!?

Backpack Castle Heroes is rated higher. Backpack Castle Heroes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Hey,Miles! averages 4.5 from 309 ratings.

### Do Backpack Castle Heroes or Hey,Miles! have ads?

Hey,Miles! shows ads; Backpack Castle Heroes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backpack Castle Heroes or Hey,Miles!?

Backpack Castle Heroes ships an update every 11 days, and Hey,Miles! every 2 months. Most recently, Backpack Castle Heroes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hey,Miles! on October 25, 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.*