Comparison

Evoland vs Heroine Anthem Zero

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

Head to head
About

Evoland

Embark on an action-adventure journey through the evolution of gaming. Unlock new technologies and graphics as you progress, experiencing the shift from monochrome to 3D and turn-based to real-time combat. Discover dungeons, puzzles, and secrets with humor and nods to classic games.

Highlights
  • Journey through videogame history
  • Unlock new technologies and graphics
  • Experience evolving gameplay mechanics
  • Explore dungeons and solve puzzles
  • Discover secrets and collect achievements
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Evoland is an action adventure game that takes you on a journey through the history of classic adventure and RPG gaming. As you progress through the game, you unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and ever-improving graphics. From monochrome to full 3D graphics and from turn-based battles to real-time boss fights, Evoland makes you live the evolution of adventure gaming – all with plenty of humour and nods to moments from classic games. - Play through the history of action-adventure video games - Discover many evolutions, from old school 2D action/adventure to active time battles and full 3D action - Revisit the starting area rendered in full 3D or explore the overworld with your own airship! - And have fun with the dungeons, puzzles, a heap of secrets to uncover, and hundreds of achievements and stars to collect Check out the official website at evoland.shirogames.com Follow us on Twitter @playdigious Like us on Facebook /playdigious If you experience any problem with Evoland, please contact our customer support team at playdigious@gmail.com. Don't forget to specify which device and operating system you are using. Supported languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese

About

Heroine Anthem Zero

Embark on a fantasy epic adventure with this retro 2D side-scrolling game. Experience a story of sacrifice and survival with an emotional soundtrack, intricate illustrations, and nimble platformer controls. Customize your gameplay with adjustable difficulty and controls.

Highlights
  • Epic fantasy story
  • Emotional soundtrack
  • Intricate illustrations
  • Retro 2D side-scrolling
  • Nimble platformer controls
  • Weapon and equipment system
  • Game difficulty customization
Features
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The first episode of an original fantasy epic adventure, Heroine Anthem Zero features a stunningly emotional soundtrack, and intricate illustrations. Experience a story of sacrifice and survival in a harsh world unforgiven by its god. Heroine Anthem Zero is a retro 2D side-scrolling game with intuitive controls, supporting 7 languages with dramatic voiceovers in Japanese. Come join us in exploring a fantasy world years in the making! ■An epic fantasy of musical proportions Depart on your adventure to the backdrop of an amazing soundtrack -- the joint effort of famous Japanese and Taiwanese composers, and artists. With intricate CG art in the background, dive into an adventure like you’ve never done before. ■Nimble Platformer Controls : Learn to double-jump, dash, dash jump and combo into weapon skills as you progress in the game. Use your companion to stun your enemies, avoid deadly traps, and explore the stages for treasures galore. ■Weapon and equipment system : Weapons each have their own unique weapon skills. Armor change your character’s appearance as well as provide protection, and items give invaluable support in the heat of battle. ■Handheld fun in your palms : Enjoy fast-paced and intuitive side-scrolling fun, and turn your phone into a handheld machine. ■Voiced in Japanese with Multi-lingual subtitle support Switch between English, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese at any time. ■Game Difficulty Customization: Players can choose the difficulty they prefer to adventure in: 2 difficulties are available: RELAX mode (enjoy our story!) STANDARD mode (for those who enjoy a challenge) ■Controls & UI Adjustment : Adjust size and position to your preferences for the perfect smartphone experience.

Screenshots

Evoland4 screens
Heroine Anthem Zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Heroine Anthem Zero at Free against Evoland's $2.99. Evoland's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). On rating, 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

Heroine Anthem Zero is free to download; Evoland costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Heroine Anthem Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evoland has 331 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Evoland's written reviews are positive against 50% of Heroine Anthem Zero's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evoland ships an update monthly, Heroine Anthem Zero every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Evoland versus Heroine Anthem Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvolandHeroine Anthem Zero
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (331 ratings)4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings331 — better17
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB1.6 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPlaydigiousWinking Skywalker Entertainment Limited

Customer experience

Evoland

All ratings330 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews647 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative19.8%

Heroine Anthem Zero

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral35.7%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Evoland

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes at save points
  • Invisible characters and missing objects
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer gameplay and story
  • Controller support
  • Optimization for larger screens
  • Continued updates and support

Heroine Anthem Zero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Evoland

No in-app purchases

None

Heroine Anthem Zero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Evoland free?
Evoland costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heroine Anthem Zero free?
Heroine Anthem Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Evoland or Heroine Anthem Zero?
Heroine Anthem Zero is rated higher. Evoland averages 4.2 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Heroine Anthem Zero averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Evoland or Heroine Anthem Zero have ads?
Neither Evoland nor Heroine Anthem Zero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evoland or Heroine Anthem Zero?
Evoland ships an update monthly, and Heroine Anthem Zero every 5 months. Most recently, Evoland was updated on November 1, 2026 and Heroine Anthem Zero on October 24, 2026.

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