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Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games vs From Zero to Hero

Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 4.8★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 45
Winner From Zero to Hero
From Zero to Hero 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60

From Zero to Hero offers a more developed idle game experience, despite its own issues with ads and progression glitches, while Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games is plagued by an overwhelming number of ads and significant technical problems.

Full reviews: Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games · From Zero to Hero

Both Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games and From Zero to Hero are free-to-play idle games with in-app purchases, but From Zero to Hero generally provides a more engaging experience with deeper progression, even though both suffer from excessive ads and occasional bugs. Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games is particularly criticized for its intrusive ads, forced tutorials, and issues with purchases and progress saving.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay edge: From Zero to HeroR2R8R16R21
Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games Users find Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games fun and addictive once it gets going, with some enjoying the potato characters and skins R2R8. However, many are frustrated by a long and forced tutorial that interrupts gameplay R16R21. Some also report issues with game mechanics feeling rigged or unfair, such as rising gold requirements for missions or inconsistent skill damage .
From Zero to Hero From Zero to Hero is praised for its addictive nature and engaging concept of starting from nothing and building a life . Players enjoy features like the taxi park . However, some long-time players feel recent updates have simplified the game, making it less challenging and removing engaging mini-games like the stock market . Several users also report quickly reaching the end of content, maxing out jobs and collections, which leads to boredom .
Ads & Monetization tieR7R9R10R13
Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with users stating they are forced to watch ads for nearly every aspect of gameplay, including resources, chests, speed-ups, quest rewards, and even to claim achievements R7R9R10R13. Many report ads freezing or not providing rewards, forcing game restarts R9. Some also call the game 'pay to win' R13R46.
From Zero to Hero From Zero to Hero also faces significant complaints about excessive ads, with users reporting forced ads every few seconds or after every action R79. Some ads are described as very long, up to 60-90 seconds . A major issue is that users who paid for an ad-free experience still report receiving forced ads, leading to accusations of scamming R82R112R116.
Reliability & Bugs tieR3R4R9R15
Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games has several reliability issues, including lost progress when switching phones or logging back in R4R40. Users frequently report ads freezing or not working, preventing them from receiving rewards R9. There are also reports of purchased items not being received R22, blessings not advancing after auto-renew , and specific in-game elements like the egg hatcher not working R15. The game also pauses Apple Music, which is a significant annoyance for many R3R57R58.
From Zero to Hero From Zero to Hero also suffers from various glitches and bugs. Users report getting stuck on progression requirements, such as needing to buy a car they already own to advance . Some experience lost progress R114 or purchased items not being recognized . Other reported issues include health bars glitching , the game freezing frequently , and non-English text appearing in quest boxes .
Support & Value tieR22R32R40R46
Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games Users of Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games report poor support, with one user stating they contacted developers on Discord after purchasing a subscription package but received no help R22. Another mentioned not hearing back after requesting a refund R46. The lack of a cloud save feature is a common request, indicating a gap in user convenience R32R40.
From Zero to Hero From Zero to Hero users also report issues with support, particularly regarding purchases not being honored . The inability to progress due to glitches, like already owning a required car, suggests a lack of developer foresight or responsiveness to bug reports . The issue of paying for no ads and still receiving them is a significant value concern R82R112R116.
Pick Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games if

Pick Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games if you enjoy idle games with cute, unique characters like potatoes and are willing to tolerate a very high volume of ads and potential technical issues for a game that can be fun once you get past the initial stages R2R8.

Pick From Zero to Hero if

Pick From Zero to Hero if you prefer a life simulation idle game with a clear progression path from rags to riches, and you don't mind a game that can be completed relatively quickly or has some repetitive elements .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both receive significant negative feedback regarding excessive ads, which is a common friction point for non-paying users. However, the paid app (From Zero to Hero) also has numerous complaints from users who paid for an ad-free experience but still received ads, indicating a more severe issue with its monetization model.

Frequently asked

Do these games have many ads?
Yes, both Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games and From Zero to Hero are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of ads, with users reporting forced ads every few seconds or for almost every in-game action R7R10R19R79.
Can I listen to music while playing Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games?
No, many users report that Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games constantly pauses or turns off Apple Music, making it difficult to listen to music while playing R3R57R58.
Are there issues with in-app purchases in these games?
Yes, users of both games report issues with in-app purchases; in Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games, some purchased items were not received R22, while in From Zero to Hero, users who paid for an ad-free experience still received forced ads R82R112R116.
Do these games have cloud save functionality?
Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games lacks a cloud save feature, leading to lost progress when users switch devices or lose their account R4R32R40. From Zero to Hero also has reports of progress not saving R114.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 4/5 · US Good game: This game starts kind of slow but picks up and gets really fun
  2. [R8] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 5/5 · US My favorite game I have: This one’s so fun you can get pets I like the map I like what kinda like is in great for kids funny and cool
  3. [R16] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 1/5 · US Tutorial: The tutorial way too long its annoying trying to play the game and it just forces you to do something that you can figure out on ur own
  4. [R21] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 3/5 · US The Tutorial is annoying: I can’t do my own stuff without the tutorial forcing me to do stuff every 30 seconds but other than that the game is fun and i would recommend to whoever is reading this
  5. [R7] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 2/5 · US Could be fun, but…: This game has pretty good dynamics and is fun to play for about an hour before you’re stalled unless you want to watch ads. And this game has ad boosted play in nearly every aspect. I’m not kidding. There are ads for recruiting heroes, ads for resources, ads for chests, ads for speed ups, ads for getting the rewards for your own achievements, ads for energy, ads for currency, a
  6. [R9] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 3/5 · US Waste of time: This game is set up saying ads aren’t necessary but give you huge benefits for watching them. But half the time I try it freezes at the end of the ad and I have to close the game and open it back up only to find I need to rewatch the ad if I want my reward. The “tarot” mini game is also a scam they have set up to watch ads. I counted 12 times in a row I apparently chose the wrong ca
  7. [R10] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 1/5 · US Ad spam: This game is nothing but ads. Run.
  8. [R13] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 1/5 · US Don’t play this: Game’s just bad, too many ads and P2W, don’t become a whale to it
  9. [R3] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 3/5 · US Fun but can’t listen to music: This game is fun but you can’t listen to music while playing it which makes it much less enjoyable. It will constantly pause Apple Music no matter what you do.
  10. [R4] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 1/5 · US List account: Switched phones and lost everything I payed for. Crazy game but fun. If u can fix it 5 star.
  11. [R15] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 3/5 · US Overall mid: It’s a decent enough game it is a bit overboard with all the ads but it’s a free game. The problem is where in most tournament and arenas you get extra chances and gos if you buy the premium pass, and currently the egg Hatcher from the last seasonal game doesn’t work just says wait until tomorrow and their is constantly a notification for a hero but there no upgrade needed or availab
  12. [R22] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 1/5 · US Purchase a subscription package: I purchased an annual subscription package but never received it. I contacted the developers on Discord to no avail; I gained absolutely nothing.
  13. [R32] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 5/5 · US All it needs… is cloud save: Phenomenal game, all I ask is some sort of cloud save feature like most games have..
  14. [R40] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 1/5 · US Can’t log in: I can’t get my old account and I spent money on it so please add a account link to the app
  15. [R46] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 1/5 · US Very bad pay to win: It’s starts good but you get to lvl 150 and they made it so hard to where you can spend 100$ and still have a hard time 100levels later greed is aweful I requested a refund and still haven’t heard anything it’s been 4 days
  16. [R19] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 1/5 · US Ads required: You have to watch ads to claim quest rewards. Daily quest also requires watching ads. Ads everywhere.
  17. [R79] From Zero to Hero 1/5 · US Too many ads: This game could be fun. I enjoyed the one before it however there are entirely too many ads. Every action you take you have to tune an ad. Every few seconds in the game itself there’s a forced ad. And to get rid of the ads in this game is entirely too expensive.
  18. [R57] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 3/5 · US Can’t listen to music and play at the same time: Cool but Can’t listen to music and play at the same time. Kinda inconvenient
  19. [R58] Hero Making Tycoon Idle Games 1/5 · US Fun but blocks music: Fun game but it blocks music / turns off music while playing which is an automatic one star.
  20. [R82] From Zero to Hero 1/5 · US No ads scam: Crazy how I pay for no add and still have ads
  21. [R112] From Zero to Hero 2/5 · US Still getting forced ads despite paying to not: As my title said, I’m still getting forced ads despite paying to not have them. This is really frustrating because I paid money for something, and I’m getting gipped. The game is fun, but that alone takes it down to 2 stars.
  22. [R116] From Zero to Hero 1/5 · US Still getting forced ads!: Purchased no more forced ads. Still getting forced ads every couple of minutes. Very frustrating and disappointing.
  23. [R114] From Zero to Hero 1/5 · US Progress will not save: Progress will not save. Waste of time!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store