# Chinmandi: Friends Defense — Co-op Random Merge Defense

> Co-op tower defense game with strategic hero merging and placement. (iPhone/iPad app by KIHYEOK LEE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinmandi-friends-defense/id6822287796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KIHYEOK LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6822287798)
- Category: Games, Casual, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: Korean, American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-11-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinmandi-friends-defense/id6822287796/reviews.md

## What is Chinmandi?

"The Defense I Made to Play with Friends" (Chinmandi for short) is a vertical tower defense game: summon heroes, merge them, and protect your castle from waves of monsters.

■ Merges aren't random
Stack two of the same hero at the same grade, and the hero at the front of your queue comes out one grade higher.
Watch who's coming next and choose when and where to merge — that's the heart of the game.

■ You only move by merging
Heroes can't be dragged around. A new hero appears where you merge,
so every merge is also a placement decision.

■ Co-op with a friend
In the Riverside Fort, one player defends the top bank and the other the bottom.
Both paths meet at the castle gate. Talk it out and hold the line together!

■ Plenty of ways to play
• Solo: 9 maps × 3 difficulties, with rankings
• Endless Chapters: a placement mode where you put heroes anywhere you like
• Weekly Challenge: special rules that change every week
• 5 bosses: Iron Golem, Necromancer, Raging Boar, King Slime, Mist Witch

■ 12 heroes to grow
Archer, Mage, Lancer, Sniper, Poisoner, Storm Mage, Merchant, Alchemist, Frost Mage, Bomber, Drummer, Wind Mage.
Level up, unlock Signature Weapons, Awaken, reach Mythic — and finally Transcend.
Each hero's Mythic form splits into two versions that change how you play.

■ Made for you if you
• love random defense games
• want to win with strategy, not luck
• want easy co-op with a friend

※ Free to play. Some items (Diamonds and the Premium Pass) can be purchased with real money.
※ Draw odds are shown in the game and here:
https://chinmandi.ildanmadeit.com/en/probability.html
※ You must be 13 or older to create an account.

## Key features

- Strategic hero merging
- Co-op multiplayer defense
- Multiple game modes
- Hero progression and customization
- Boss battles
- Vertical tower defense gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.49 | one-time |
| 550 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3,500 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 Diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 Diamonds | $69.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## Is Chinmandi safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Chinmandi.

## Is Chinmandi legit?

Chinmandi: Friends Defense has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Chinmandi is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinmandi-friends-defense/id6822287796/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 재밌네용

*2026-10-21*

간단하게 킬링용으로 하다가 1등찍고 싶어요

### 5/5 — 재밌어요

*2026-10-21*

생각없이 하기 젤 좋은 게임인듯 ㅇㅇ

### 5/5 — 좋습니다

*2026-10-16*

평범하게 하면서 심심풀이도 되고 좋았습니다 앞으로도 할거 같아요

### 5/5 — 중독성 미쳤네요

*2026-10-15*

별 생각없이 깔아봤는데 시간이 순삭되어버렷네요 . 멈출수가 없다

## Frequently asked questions about Chinmandi

### What is Chinmandi?

Chinmandi is a vertical tower defense game designed for co-op play. Players summon heroes, merge them to increase their grade, and strategically place them to defend their castle from waves of monsters.

### How does merging work in Chinmandi?

Merging in Chinmandi is strategic, not random. Stacking two heroes of the same grade results in one hero of a higher grade appearing in your queue. Placement is also determined by merges, as new heroes appear where you merge.

### Can I play Chinmandi with a friend?

Yes, Chinmandi features co-op gameplay where two players can defend together. In modes like Riverside Fort, players defend different paths that converge at the castle gate, requiring communication and coordination.

### What game modes are available in Chinmandi?

Chinmandi offers several ways to play, including Solo mode with multiple maps and difficulties, Endless Chapters for flexible placement, and a Weekly Challenge with unique rules. There are also 5 distinct bosses to face.

### How do I progress my heroes in Chinmandi?

There are 12 heroes to grow in Chinmandi, each with unique abilities. You can level them up, unlock Signature Weapons, Awaken them, reach Mythic forms, and even Transcend. Mythic forms offer two distinct playstyle variations.

### Is Chinmandi free to play?

Chinmandi is free to play. However, certain in-game items like Diamonds and the Premium Pass can be purchased with real money. Draw odds for these items are available within the game and on the developer's website.

### What is the age rating for Chinmandi?

Chinmandi has an age rating of 12+. Users must be 13 or older to create an account for the game.

### Does Chinmandi have ads?

No, Chinmandi does not contain advertisements. The game is free to play and monetizes through optional in-app purchases for items like Diamonds and the Premium Pass.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2026-10-31

New Hero: Dragon Tamer!
- Feed your dragon by defeating monsters and watch it grow from an egg to an Elder Dragon - forever!
- Launch event "Raise Your Dragon" (until 11/13, Dragon Tamer shard rewards)

New Skins
- Ink DJ (Drummer) · Sky Mail Carrier (Wind Mage) · Pajama Party (Dragon Tamer)
- Exclusive effects for every skin!

Crew Expedition is open
- Team up with your crew and plant flags across the big forest map

Plus fixes for screen glitches, background music cutting out, and more.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-10-21

- Shop prices now show in your local App Store currency
- Stability improvements

### 1.5 — 2026-10-20

- Shop prices now show in your local App Store currency
- Stability improvements

### 1.3 — 2026-10-18

English is here!
• The whole game is now in English (it follows your device language automatically)
• Change the language anytime in Settings

### 1.2 — 2026-10-17

일본어를 지원해요. 기기 언어가 일본어면 자동으로 일본어로 바뀌고, 내 정보에서 언어를 바꿀 수 있어요. 안정성 개선.

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