# Hero Wars: Alliance RPG Legend

> Legends are Born HERE: Fight in Epic Idle RPG Wars Strategy, Collect Heroes!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nexters.herowars](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nexters.herowars)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nexters.herowars`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NEXTERS GLOBAL LTD
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 172,748,433
- **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (1,771,822 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.288.501
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2017-03-15
- **Publisher country:** CY
- **Size:** 236 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexters.herowars)
- **Website:** [https://nextersglobal.com](https://nextersglobal.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexters.com/hwa/privacy/](https://www.nexters.com/hwa/privacy/)

## Description

**Hero Wars: Alliance** is an online fantasy RPG that combines strategic team building, hero collection, and competitive multiplayer battles. Collect more than 80 heroes from six factions, upgrade their skills, discover powerful synergies, and create teams built for every challenge.

Battle through PvE campaigns, towers, bosses, and limited-time adventures, or compete online in the Arena, Legends Draft, Guild Wars, and Clash of Worlds. Join a guild, command elemental Titans, earn rewards, and use smart tactics to defend Dominion from the Archdemon.

## Rankings

- #839 — Overall
- #7 — Game role playing (Free)
- #10 — Game role playing (Gross)
- #130 — Game (Gross)
- #171 — Game (Free)
- #35 — Top game in Russia

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.nexters.herowars.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.nexters.herowars.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

The reviews show a mixed view: many players enjoy the core gameplay and have had positive experiences, even long-term. However, a core subset of players cite pervasive ads, monetization pressures, and ongoing technical issues (lag/crashes) as major flaws, with some feeling the game is not friendly to free-to-play players. The top pain points are ads, pay-to-win dynamics, and performance problems, while the core gameplay and concept remain appealing to many.

### Pros

- Enjoyable gameplay that many players praise.
- Overall positive reception with some reviewers calling it a great/awesome game they love.
- Some players have shown long-term engagement, having played for over a year and still appreciating the game.
- Depth from a diverse hero roster and potential synergies that can be fun for players who like strategy.

### Cons

- Intrusive, misleading ads that do not reflect actual gameplay and can degrade the experience.
- Pay-to-win/paywall progression that makes free-to-play players feel disadvantaged.
- Persistent lag, crashes, and general performance issues, including after updates.
- Ad networks and in-game adverts sometimes break or misbehave, worsening the experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nexters.herowars)