Comparison

Bug Heroes 2 vs Blackmoor 2

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

Head to head
About

Bug Heroes 2

Engage in epic battles as miniature heroes defending their homes. Master unique characters, customize your squad, and fortify your base against hordes of enemies. Enjoy diverse single-player modes or test your skills in competitive multiplayer.

Highlights
  • 25 unique heroes to master
  • Squad-based gameplay, control two heroes
  • Base fortification and turret building
  • Level up heroes and equip gear
  • Single-player missions and endless mode
  • 2v2 competitive multiplayer
Features
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Every day while you're gone, an epic battle of swords, guns, and armor rages on your counters, on your floors, and in your yard... Enter the world of the Bug Heroes! From the creators of Block Fortress and Heroes & Castles comes a new adventure, blending fast paced action, strategy, and defensive gameplay! Master 25 unique heroes - from a hook wielding Waterbug pirate, to an old and wise Aphid sensei, a champion Bumblebee boxer, a grenade launching Worm, a poison obsessed Stinkbug, and tons more! Choose and customize your squad of two, then seamlessly switch between them while unleashing a variety of powerful abilities on your enemies. Scavenge for food and junk, fortify your base, build turrets, level up your heroes, equip weapons and armor, and survive! Or, put your skills to the test in up to 2v2 competitive multiplayer battles! ---------------------------- FEATURES • MOBA-like competitive & cooperative multiplayer • Tons of single player content, including missions, an endless mode, and a base vs base skirmish mode • 25 unique heroes to master - form your team of two • Innovative squad based gameplay - control two heroes simultaneously • Level up your Bug Heroes, increase their skills, and buy weapons, armor, and gear • Scavenge for food, then defend your Food Stash with turrets and upgrades • Complete missions, earn stars, and unlock a host of powerful upgrades • Master both melee and ranged combat. Slice your enemies with swords, swat bugs off of ledges, blast them from long range with guns and magic, and more • Tactical gameplay - use cover to defeat your enemies • Over 75 varied enemy types to battle ---------------------------- Questions or comments? Follow us on Twitter @FoursakenMedia, or like us on Facebook!

About

Blackmoor 2

Embark on a fantasy quest in this arcade platformer featuring genre-defining combat. Explore a story mode with unique heroes, build custom challenges, and engage in real-time multiplayer battles with up to four players. Supports controllers and cloud saving.

Highlights
  • Fantasy arcade platformer
  • Story mode with unique heroes
  • User-generated dungeon builder
  • Real-time co-op multiplayer (up to 4 players)
  • Player vs. Player (PVP) mode
  • MFi controller support
  • iCloud saving
Features
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Years ago, a scruffy knight embarked on a quest to destroy a cursed artifact to save the world. He never returned. A band of new and old adventurers embark on a new quest to find their lost friend. BLACKMOOR 2 is a one of a kind fantasy arcade platformer with genre defining combat and a mix of classic and modern gaming. STORY mode with twists and turns, thirteen heroes, enemies and bosses full of character. BUILD with our user-generated dungeon builder. Build your own challenges and share them with ease. It's a sandbox for creativity. MULTIPLAYER in real time, play together with up to 4 players online or same-device with MFi and iOS 13 supported controllers. PVP in a whole mode dedicated to a classic arcade experience. Supports MFi controllers, iCloud saving and all resolutions of iPhone & iPad. iCloud saving is done in a smart and automatically. Make sure you use the same iCloud account on the devices you want to save your data to. An internet connection is required for Multiplayer and Dungeon mode. There are a few in-apps available but we allow the whole game to be playable and unlocked through gameplay. A premium upgrade is available if you wish to support our game development.

Screenshots

Bug Heroes 24 screens
Blackmoor 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackmoor 2 at every 3 weeks against Bug Heroes 2's every 10 months. Blackmoor 2 also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 962). Bug Heroes 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Bug Heroes 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Blackmoor 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Heroes 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 962 and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Bug Heroes 2's written reviews are positive against 77% of Blackmoor 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bug Heroes 2 ships an update every 10 months, Blackmoor 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bug Heroes 2 versus Blackmoor 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug Heroes 2Blackmoor 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (962 ratings) — better4.6 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews — better76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings9623.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size573 MB645 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaFour Fats

Customer experience

Bug Heroes 2

All ratings954 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative5.2%

Blackmoor 2

All ratings3,291 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews729 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative15.9%

User reviews

Bug Heroes 2

From 962 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique bug-themed characters
  • 💫 Incredible game that deserves more recognition
  • 🎨 Great graphics and design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially when selecting certain heroes
  • ⏰ Restrictive heart/energy system that limits playtime
  • 🤯 Frustrating crashes and freezes

Blackmoor 2

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Unique characters and abilities
  • 💡 Engaging story and boss fights
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🎮 Clunky and unresponsive controls
  • 🔍 Unclear progression and objectives
  • 💰 Difficulty spike and need for continues
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels and lack of content

Bugs and requests

Bug Heroes 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when selecting certain heroes
  • Freezing and performance issues
  • Multiplayer connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More heroes and character variety
  • Removal of heart/energy system
  • Improved multiplayer functionality
  • New game modes and maps
  • Regular updates and bug fixes

Blackmoor 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Joystick glitching and preventing movement
  • Enemies becoming invincible or unresponsive
  • Checkpoint issues causing loss of progress
  • Crashes and freezes during certain levels
  • Inconsistent damage registration and hit detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • More character customization options
  • Improved online multiplayer functionality
  • Ability to save progress and resume later
  • Difficulty balancing and better boss design
  • Expanded story mode and new game modes

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Bug Heroes 2

One-time8
  • Diamonds - 150$0.99
  • Hearts - Refill$0.99
  • Hearts - Unlimited$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Diamonds - 500$2.99
  • Diamonds - 800$4.99
  • Diamonds - 1,700$9.99
  • Diamonds - 3,750$19.99
  • Diamonds - 10,000$49.99
13 purchases

Blackmoor 2

One-time13
  • 40x Continues$0.99
  • 10,000 Gold$0.99
  • Lunar Journey Time Skins$1.99
Show 10 more
  • Lunar Zodiac Warrior Skins$1.99
  • PVP Raven$1.99
  • Buy Mythic$2.99
  • Clockwork$2.99
  • Bag of pets$3.99
  • 100,000 Gold$4.99
  • UNLOCK FIRST AGE!$4.99
  • Premium Upgrade$4.99
  • Unlock All Villains$4.99
  • Buy All 9 Mythics$9.99

Questions

Is Bug Heroes 2 free?
Bug Heroes 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackmoor 2 free?
Blackmoor 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bug Heroes 2 or Blackmoor 2?
Bug Heroes 2 is rated higher. Bug Heroes 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 962 ratings, while Blackmoor 2 averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Bug Heroes 2 or Blackmoor 2 have ads?
Both Bug Heroes 2 and Blackmoor 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bug Heroes 2 or Blackmoor 2?
Bug Heroes 2 ships an update every 10 months, and Blackmoor 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bug Heroes 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blackmoor 2 on October 25, 2026.

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