# Cell Conquest — Defend the Host > Defend the Host (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Helm.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-conquest/id6779357295 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Helm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880773648) - Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy - Price: Free - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 10 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-conquest/id6779357295/reviews.md ## What is Cell Conquest? A parasite is spreading. You are the last line of defence. Deep inside a rhinoceros beetle, a deadly fungus is taking hold. Take command of the host's cellular defences and fight back -- organ by organ, system by system -- in this handcrafted strategy game that brings the hidden battlefield inside every living creature to your fingertips. 25 LEVELS ACROSS 5 WORLDS Journey through the beetle's body, from the haemolymph to the neural cluster. Each of the five worlds introduces a unique environment with its own strategic challenge, requiring you to rethink your approach at every turn. 5 UNIQUE MECHANICS Master Armoured Nodes that resist attack, Flow Channels that accelerate unit movement, Linear Pathways that constrain your routes, Signal Relay chains that extend your reach, and Multi-Map battles that split the fight across interconnected zones. DEEP DEFENSIVE UPGRADES Upgrade captured nodes through four tiers of defence. Hold your ground, build your forces, and time your upgrades to turn the tide. Every decision matters -- overextend and the fungus will reclaim what you fought to protect. ADAPTIVE AI Five difficulty levels ensure a fair fight for newcomers and a ruthless challenge for veterans. The AI evaluates distance, unit advantage, and strategic value to mount intelligent, varied offensives. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Cell Conquest ships with comprehensive accessibility options: five colourblind display modes, reduced motion settings, adjustable text size, and a confirm-send toggle for precise control. Every player deserves a great strategy game. RESPECT FOR YOUR TIME No advertisements. No pay-to-win mechanics. No internet connection required. Just you, your cells, and the fight to save your host. Download Cell Conquest and begin the battle within. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-22 NEW: How to Play library — re-read every mechanic briefing any time from the main menu. FIXED: World 5 portals now transfer your cells between colonies as intended — nothing is lost in transit. FIXED: Losing a colony no longer ends the battle while your reinforcements are still on the way. BALANCE: The Beetle Finale has been re-tuned — tough but fair. Plus interface polish and stability improvements. ### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-15 A smoother, fairer campaign: • Rebalanced difficulty across the early and mid game — Level 15 is now beatable! • Each world's new mechanic is introduced with a quick one-time card • In-game hints teach tactics as you play, and Fortify now shows exactly what the next tier does • Bio-Points are saved correctly after every level • Fixed capture cues, landscape button layouts, and other polish ### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-29 Bug fixes and improvements: • Fixed display on iPhone models with the Dynamic Island and notch — titles and on-screen controls now sit correctly below the top of the screen. • Rebalanced several boss levels (including Level 10) to be challenging but fair. • Tutorial improvements — learn to drag from a cell to send units, and the Level 2 tutorial now appears correctly. • Minor fixes and polish. ### 1.0 — 2026-06-24 No release notes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*