# Defense Derby — PvP Tower Defense

> Real-time 4-player PvP tower defense with unit scouting and bingo deployment. (iPhone/iPad app by KRAFTON Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-derby/id6444201027 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KRAFTON Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/852927650)
- Category: Games, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.71/5 from 725 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 569 MB
- Languages: English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Chinese, Thai, Chinese
- Released: 2023-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-derby/id6444201027/reviews.md

## What is Defense Derby?

Defense Derby is a real-time 4-player tower defense.
Put your strategy & battle skills to test now!


■ 4-player PvP Derby Mode l Defense Derby
Experience the thrill of victory in PvP Defense Royale, where the battle continues until only one remains.
Defend your castle against progressively stronger waves of monsters in this Tower Defense game.


■ Unit Scouting System l Defense Derby
Recruit essential units using Derby Chips.
From daring early-game bets to resilient late-game tactics, use your best strategies to defend your castle.


■ 3X3 BINGO Deployment Strategy l Defense Derby
Discover a familiar yet captivating 3X3 BINGO deployment strategy in this PvP Tower Defense game.
Strategically deploy units based on their type, faction and attack range to maximize the synergy effects!


■ Guardian's Journey System l Defense Derby
Rise through the ranks as you compete against players globally.
Unlock a variety of rewards by reaching higher levels. Rewards include exclusive castle skins and various in-game currencies!


■ Various PvE Modes l Defense Derby
Ladder Content: Hero's Journey Tower Defense
Challenge Your Defense Limits with Blitz Mode Tower Defense
Meet Various Monsters in Dungeons Tower Defense
Collect Rewards from Defending the Castle in Idle Mode Tower Defense


■ Official links
- Website: https://defensederby.krafton.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefenseDerby
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DefenseDerbyGlobal
- Discord: https://discord.gg/defensederby
- Privacy Policy: https://defensederby.krafton.com/en/clause/privacy_policy/latest
- Terms of Service: https://defensederby.krafton.com/en/clause/term_of_service/latest
- Rules of Conduct: https://defensederby.krafton.com/en/clause/rule_of_conduct/latest

## Key features

- 4-player PvP Derby Mode
- Unit Scouting System
- 3x3 BINGO Deployment Strategy
- Guardian's Journey System
- Various PvE Modes
- Ladder Content
- Blitz Mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Bronze League Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver III League Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Sign-In Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Guardian Hero Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blitz Pass I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Derby Pass I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Derby Pass II | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Guardian Unit Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Human Crystal Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Beast Crystal Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Monkey Step Up Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Human Selection Special | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beast Selection Special | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Guardian Special Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gem Pack 1-4 | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Defense Derby?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun and unique gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 💡 Interesting tower defense concept
- 🚀 Polished and well-designed

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Significant lag and performance issues
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization and pay-to-win model
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen after updates
- Lost progress and account issues after updates
- Inability to log in or access the game
- Gameplay freezes and input lag

**Most requested features**

- More events and content updates
- Improved server stability and reduced lag
- Ability to skip tutorial after updates
- Better progression system and less reliance on RNG

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-derby/id6444201027/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 垃圾

*2024-10-05, version 1.1307.02*

卡的一比

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2024-05-09*

The best tower defense with a fun twist! Can’t believe I’m just now finding it. Deserves way more downloads!! Beautifully made

### 1/5 — Latest Update Ruined The Game

*2024-05-03, version 1.1105.02*

They changed the daily activities to remove the currency to summon units and removed a feature used to level multiple units. They previously did this with artefacts but you had challenges to get these which are now removed also.

You essentially need to pay money to progress now…

Very disappointing as I was enjoying playing this game daily.

### 5/5 — Kind of auto playing itself

*2024-04-06*

Don’t have my user name weak app but fun to play for passing time not a bunch of things to strive for just fun unlocking things lol

### 3/5 — good game but read this before u buy it

*2024-02-22, version 1.803.02*

so there’s 3 reasons why I rated this 3 stars, 1 is that every event there’s a limited castle right? well if u want that castle u gotta pay 20$ for it, now for the devs I have 2 options u guys could do for this reason, u can make it 5 dollars or something like that, or pay 800/1000 gems for it, I would be happy for any of them, but not all of us are incredibly wealthy, 2, the game needs a chat, now I understand why we have to use emojis it’s bc we try to keep kids safe, tho it would be better communication if we had chatting, then I could play with my friends everyday without them having to be right next to me, 3, avatar creator, where we can make our own avatars and maybe get our own powers, like a power shop in the shop menu, every power would cost a certain amount of gems, and I already have a idea for a power: the slicer, kills every enemy that’s shown, but u gotta wait 6 rounds until u do it again, so that’s basically all my ideas and stuff like that, it’s Alr if avatar creator isn’t added tho lower prices ARE DEFINITELY a need, I don’t wanna become even more poor;)

### 1/5 — hh

*2024-01-14, version 1.705.02*

not for cn play

### 3/5 — Lag 'til you lose

*2024-01-08, version 1.705.02*

I've been playing this game for probably about six months and loving it, but lately the lag has gotten well beyond unacceptable. This is the only app on my phone that lags, so it's not an issue on my end. This game involves very active play: you need to strategically place and move your units around the board over the course of each round. As far as the moving part goes, time is of the essence; you need to act quickly and your units need to move exactly where you want them to, exactly when you want them to. This was quite possible for some time, but over the past few weeks or couple of months the game has begun to lag so badly that this strategic placement and replacement of units is impossible to do. I put my finger on a unit and drag my finger to where I want the unit to go, only to find that my finger never picked up the unit and it's still standing where it was before I attempted the move operation. Now precious seconds have been lost to lag and if I'm going to get out of the round without damage to my castle, I now need to move twice as fast, which I can do – but the game is even less capable of keeping up with such fast movement than it is with the original movement that it failed to keep up with in the first place.

One reviewer called this "strategic lag" and if that's what it is, I'll be sorely disappointed in the developers.

I'm still enjoying the game as of this writing, and I hope I'll be able to continue to do so, but this lag issue is wearing heavily on my patience. I have some very powerful units and I enjoy the game's challenge and would hate to delete it because it's become unplayable, but unless this lag gets addressed somehow, that's what I foresee happening.

### 3/5 — Strengths and weaknesses

*2023-12-25, version 1.705.02*

The mechanics are a unique take on the standard idle style, with PvP defense tower game with bidding making this an interesting take, and fun to play - until it pauses, freezes or outright crashes. Not sure if their backend servers are over capacity but the experience is routinely marred by these issues.

### 3/5 — Update Woes

*2023-11-22*

Each time the game is updated you must repeat the tutorial before being able to log in. Please put log in in front of the tutorial so I can save 20minutes of my life each update.

### 2/5 — Game won’t load

*2023-11-22, version 1.604.02*

I had been playing this for a while and had made some decent progress in the game but since the update they did on 21/11/23 the game gets stuck on the loading screen. I hope you fix this ASAP as I don’t want to start again and lose the progress I have made. I was thoroughly enjoying the game before this and would have given it 4 or 5 stars.

## Frequently asked questions about Defense Derby

### What is Defense Derby?

Defense Derby is a real-time 4-player PvP tower defense game. Players compete to defend their castles against waves of monsters, using strategic unit recruitment and deployment.

### How do I deploy units in Defense Derby?

The game features a 3x3 BINGO deployment strategy. You recruit units using Derby Chips and strategically place them on the grid, considering their type, faction, and attack range to maximize synergy effects.

### Is Defense Derby free to play?

Yes, Defense Derby is free to play. It includes in-app purchases, allowing players to acquire various in-game items or currencies.

### What are the different game modes available?

Defense Derby offers a 4-player PvP Derby Mode where the last player standing wins. It also includes various PvE modes like Hero's Journey, Blitz Mode, Dungeons, and Idle Mode for different challenges and rewards.

### Can I play Defense Derby on my device?

The provided data does not specify device compatibility. However, it is a mobile application, typically available on iOS and Android platforms. You would need to check your device's app store for specific requirements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1310.02 — 2025-04-28

Please note that service for Defense Derby will be discontinued.
For details regarding the service termination schedule and additional information, please visit the official website.
Following this update, paid items will no longer be available for purchase and the app will no longer be available for download.
- https://defensederby.krafton.com/en

### 1.1309.02 — 2024-12-05

A new season has started!
Log in every day and receive endless rewards!
Events, new features and game improvements have been added.

### 1.1308.02 — 2024-11-12

A new season has started!
Log in every day and receive endless rewards!
Events, new features and game improvements have been added.

### 1.1307.02 — 2024-08-19

A new season has started!
Log in every day and receive endless rewards!
Events, new features and game improvements have been added.

### 1.1306.02 — 2024-07-11

A new season has started!
Log in every day and receive endless rewards!
Events, new features and game improvements have been added.

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