Comparison

Raider 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

Raider

Pilot a spacecraft through dangerous caverns, engaging in intense combat to infiltrate a mining installation and stop an invasion. Master evasive maneuvers, upgrade weapons, and explore ever-changing levels to achieve the highest score.

Highlights
  • Turbo-charged piloting with evasive maneuvers
  • Ever-changing cavern levels
  • Crystal collection for high scores
  • Weapon power-ups
  • Infiltrate enemy installations
Features
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Master your piloting skills as you manoeuvre through a labyrinth of caverns where danger lurks around every corner. Infiltrate a Xeronium mining installation and cut off supply lines before the corrupt BeamGen corporation invades the galaxy. But be warned, enemy drones are out in full force. Remain on high alert as you explore the Vensella cavern system, test your skills in epic space battles and destroy the reactor core! Do you have the skills to be a pilot of RAIDER? Key Features: • TURBO-CHARGED PILOTING. Simultaneously evade incoming fire, navigate hazardous terrain and take on an onslaught of enemies. • EVER-CHANGING LEVELS. Explore a constantly changing map with each playthrough, allowing for a new challenge every time! • SMASH YOUR HIGH SCORE. Gather as many crystals as possible to be the best pilot in the galaxy. • POWER UP YOUR WEAPONS. Use weapon pads to enhance your tactical defences as you battle the BeamGen drones!

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

Raider4 screens
Heroine Anthem Zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Raider at every 9 days against Heroine Anthem Zero's every 5 months. Raider also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%). Heroine Anthem Zero's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Raider against 4.4 for Heroine Anthem Zero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Raider's written reviews are positive against 50% of Heroine Anthem Zero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raider ships an update every 9 days, Heroine Anthem Zero every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Raider versus Heroine Anthem Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaiderHeroine Anthem Zero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better4.4 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size521 MB1.6 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAmir LariWinking Skywalker Entertainment Limited

Customer experience

Raider

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

Heroine Anthem Zero

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

In-app purchases

None

Raider

No in-app purchases

None

Heroine Anthem Zero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raider free?
Raider is free to download, 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, Raider or Heroine Anthem Zero?
Raider is rated higher. Raider averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Heroine Anthem Zero averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Raider or Heroine Anthem Zero have ads?
Neither Raider nor Heroine Anthem Zero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raider or Heroine Anthem Zero?
Raider ships an update every 9 days, and Heroine Anthem Zero every 5 months. Most recently, Raider was updated on October 24, 2026 and Heroine Anthem Zero on October 24, 2026.

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