# Score! Hero vs VRTX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VRTX at none against Score! Hero's 21. VRTX also leads on ads (none vs shown). Score! Hero's advantage is chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Score! Hero sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. VRTX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score! Hero | VRTX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (368K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-hero/id847492141/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **368K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [First Touch Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/471316020) | [THOMAS WILLIAM CLARKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892901863) |

## What reviewers say

### Score! Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-hero/id847492141)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Sports, #94 Top Grossing · Sports, #166 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of global soccer stardom in this puzzle-inspired game. Guide your player through hundreds of levels, scoring goals, making passes, and customizing their appearance. Compete with millions and achieve football glory.

**Highlights:** Score amazing goals, Pick killer passes, Curl shots into the top corner, Hundreds of levels, Level up your hero, Customize hero appearance, Enhanced 3D graphics

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24 Hour Unlimited Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Kicks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Hero Bux | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Hero Bux | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Case of Hero Bux | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great concept and story progression
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unrealistic and buggy AI behavior
- 🤯 Overpowered goalkeepers and defenders
- 🔋 Frustrating energy/hearts system
- 🤬 Forced transfers and lack of control
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Inconsistent physics and controls
- Objective tracking and scoring issues

**Requested features**

- Remove energy/hearts system
- Improve AI and player control
- Add more customization options
- Implement a true career mode
- Provide more club/league variety


### VRTX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrtx/id6762099429)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Score! Hero free?

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

### Is VRTX free?

VRTX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Score! Hero or VRTX have ads?

Score! Hero shows ads; VRTX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Score! Hero or VRTX?

Score! Hero ships an update monthly, and VRTX monthly. Most recently, Score! Hero was updated on October 19, 2026 and VRTX on October 8, 2026.

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