# HERO vs Blackmoor 2

The clearest difference is ads: HERO at none against Blackmoor 2's shown. HERO also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Blackmoor 2's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 585). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HERO sells 10 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.

Blackmoor 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackmoor 2 has 3.3K ratings behind it against 585, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of HERO's written reviews are positive against 77% of Blackmoor 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HERO ships an update every 4 weeks, Blackmoor 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HERO | Blackmoor 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-x/id970522331/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmoor-2/id1382720526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 585 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 645 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jongha Back](https://appshunter.io/developer/368507984) | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) |

## What reviewers say

### HERO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-x/id970522331)

Engage in a retro-style action game where you control a hero to save the city from an invading army. Power up your hero, master combo skills, and utilize a variety of weapons and environmental elements to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Collect items, level up your character, and explore hidden areas in this 8-bit pixelated adventure.

**Highlights:** Retro 8-bit pixel art style, Power-up and costume system, Over 10 combo skills, Variety of weapons and throwable objects, RPG-like leveling system, Quest system with stone collection, Puzzle elements with levers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +30 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map Pack (Gems+Gold) | $0.99 | one-time |
| +180 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| +58,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| +380 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| +130,000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| +1,250 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| +4,500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| +1,500,000 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎮 Satisfying combat and combos
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 🕹️ Nostalgic beat 'em up experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Clunky and unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Slow character movement
- 💰 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after cutscenes
- In-app purchases not working correctly
- Black screen on launch
- Save data loss

**Requested features**

- Add more playable heroes and villains
- Implement controller support
- Add checkpoints and ability to choose starting hero
- Improve level design and enemy variety


### Blackmoor 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmoor-2/id1382720526)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40x Continues | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lunar Journey Time Skins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunar Zodiac Warrior Skins | $1.99 | one-time |
| PVP Raven | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Mythic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clockwork | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of pets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK FIRST AGE! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Villains | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy All 9 Mythics | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HERO free?

HERO 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, HERO or Blackmoor 2?

Blackmoor 2 is rated higher. HERO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while Blackmoor 2 averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do HERO or Blackmoor 2 have ads?

Blackmoor 2 shows ads; HERO does not.

### Which is updated more often, HERO or Blackmoor 2?

HERO ships an update every 4 weeks, and Blackmoor 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, HERO was updated on October 22, 2026 and Blackmoor 2 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.*