# Port Defender โ€” 2D Field Defense > 2D area defense game with maze building and tower strategy. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Fuller.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port-defender/id307083604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Fuller](https://appshunter.io/developer/301066310) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 21 App Store ratings ยท 243 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 ยท 83 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port-defender/id307083604/reviews.md ## What is Port Defender? Welcome to Port Defender, a fun area defense game. Your goal is to build expansive mazes in order to stop ever expanding waves of creeps from escaping. For players who seek a more guided approach story and fixed path levels are also available for a predefined and challenging experience. Please leave a review, any rating will do, good or bad, just please leave one. Notes: This game does not track your behavior or attempt to sell your information off. It can be played offline. You can create local accounts to have multiple games going at the same time. The only in-app purchases are for additional cheats and are one time only. Features: +26 built in maps +Support for all device orientations +Retina support 7 Towers + Gun, Flak, Missile, Slow, Gas, Ray, Nuclear Extra features +Weapons (Fire, Slow, Gas & Nuclear) +Admin (Moving Tower) For more images and videos please check out our website. The guide book is still under construction, the previous website has been discontinued. ## Key features - Maze building defense - Wave-based enemy attacks - 26 built-in maps - 7 unique towers - Multiple weapon types - Offline play - Local accounts ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Fun Mode | $0.99 | one-time | | Free Will | $0.99 | one-time | | Cash for Admins | $0.99 | one-time | | Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Port Defender? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ๐Ÿš€ Best Tower Defense game ever - ๐Ÿ‘ Purchased Port Defender is so good! - ๐Ÿ‘ Classic tower defense game - ๐Ÿš€ Addictive and challenging - ๐Ÿ‘ Great game - ๐Ÿ‘ Awesome game - ๐Ÿ‘ Fantastic TD game - ๐Ÿ‘ Great fun - ๐Ÿ‘ Excellent game **Cons** - ๐Ÿ› Needs update - ๐Ÿ› Decent update, but not thoughtful - ๐Ÿ› Crash. Crash. Crash! - ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent - ๐Ÿ› Beware updating to latest version - ๐Ÿ› Crashes - ๐Ÿ› Update ruined game - ๐Ÿ› Buggy **Commonly reported bugs** - Game doesn't fit the screen on new phones - Can't place towers where you want to - Stops working and won't give score - Disabled "awards" button suggests incompleteness **Most requested features** - More maps - Endless mode - More tower upgrades and types - Online high scores - Save progress feature ## Recent user reviews (10 of 243) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port-defender/id307083604/reviews.md ### 4/5 โ€” otimo jogo *2024-09-02, version 1.5* porem tem poucas fases, deveria ser mais estendido pra poder evoluir e usar todos os niveis das pecas do jogo ### 5/5 โ€” Best Tower Defense game ever *2021-10-09* I have been playing port defender for years, and it is still the best tower defense game in the iStore. ### 5/5 โ€” Purchased Port Defender is so good! *2021-06-25* Purchased Port Defender is so good! I really like all the extra available tower upgrades that are available during the game. That and the optionally longer levels really keep the game going longer when you like. Relaxing, challenging, and fun all at the same time. GG! ### 4/5 โ€” Needs update *2021-03-24* Game doesnโ€™t fit the screen on new phones. But still the best tower defense game. Been playing it for years. ### 5/5 โ€” Old, but still one of the best ! *2020-11-23, version 1.5* Oldโ€™ but still one of the best ### 2/5 โ€” Decent update, but not thoughtful *2020-01-10* When trying to move an item from the bottom row into the field, it opens all apps on the iPhone. During quick game play this is very jarring and frustrating. Move the row of items up a tad so that this doesnโ€™t happen. ### 5/5 โ€” Still going *2019-10-04* Bought years ago and still (occasionally) playing ### 1/5 โ€” Waste of money *2016-01-25, version 1.3* Game crashes every time you load it ### 1/5 โ€” Money Back! *2015-11-22, version 1.3* No longer works with the latest OS ### 4/5 โ€” Definitely worth a dollar. *2015-09-11, version 1.3* Fun and easy with a lot of room to make your own mazes. One thing, on the map "tile overlord" I'm not able to build any towers. I'm pretty sure this is a bug. Please fix it. Otherwise a good buy if u like tower defense games. ## Frequently asked questions about Port Defender ### What is Port Defender? Port Defender is a 2D area defense game where players build mazes to stop waves of enemies. It offers both a free-build mode for expansive maze creation and story-driven, fixed-path levels for a more guided experience. ### What are the key features of Port Defender? The game includes 26 built-in maps, support for all device orientations, and Retina display compatibility. Players can utilize 7 different towers (Gun, Flak, Missile, Slow, Gas, Ray, Nuclear) and various weapons like Fire, Slow, Gas, and Nuclear, along with an Admin feature for moving towers. ### How much does Port Defender cost? The base game is free to play. There are optional in-app purchases available for additional cheats, which are one-time purchases. The game does not track user behavior or sell personal information. ### Can I play Port Defender offline? Yes, Port Defender can be played offline. This means you do not need an internet connection to enjoy the game, making it suitable for travel or areas with limited connectivity. ### Who is the target audience for Port Defender? This game is designed for players who enjoy strategy and tower defense genres, particularly those who appreciate the creative aspect of building mazes to outsmart incoming enemy waves. It also caters to players looking for a game that can be played offline. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5 โ€” 2020-01-06 It has been literally years since the last update, but today is the day, weโ€™re fixing various issues identified by players, specifically levels not loading. Also enhanced the level selection screen to show the little paging dots. And a new setting has been added to move the user interface away from the edge so it is more playable on devices that donโ€™t have a home button. ### 1.4 โ€” 2016-03-23 1. Crash fixes 2. Minor updates ### 1.3 โ€” 2015-03-30 1) Fixing Random Waves not working 2) Changed Comments to Facebook Page Link ### 1.2 โ€” 2015-03-04 Added iPhone 6, iPhone 6+ Support Added 4x artwork for creeps & towers to look crisper (On newer devices) More Tutorials Menu icons/style have been changed New loading screen ### 1.1.5 โ€” 2013-05-06 --------------------------- 1.1.0 Changes --------------------------- It's been over a year since the 1.0.32 update, but the 1.1.0 update is finally ready for public consumption. The term update really doesn't accurately describe the scope of the changes, but we basically re-wrote everything from the ground up, built new tools and re-did all the artwork in order to make playing the game easier and more entertaining. Major Changes: 1) Complete Engine rewrite to straight C++ 2) New in-game memory management/recycling infrastructure 3) Upgraded to ARC builds to reduce UI memory leaks 4) Music! 5) New Interface paradigms and better touch tracking 6) More settings 7) Binary file formats 8) Minimal iOS support raised to 4.3 9) iPhone 5/iOS 6 Support 10) Retina fonts Other changes: 1) We changed the map guidelines, so larger maps over 16 tiles wide had to be dropped, but we added support for taller maps. 2) Anti-Air tower is now the flak cannon 3) Microwave tower is now the Ray Accelerator 4) Rocket tower is now the Missile launcher 5) GameCenter Support 6) You have the Admin vehicle on field when you start, but you need to unlock its full potential by buying costly upgrades 7) The term for "Score" has been changed to "Valor" 8) Switch from "cash" to a more generic "currency" 9) Fuel is always show on the screen 10) In-game help has been expanded Planned Changes: 1) Creep redesign 2) Bring back updates 3) Taller maps 4) More custom waves --------------------------- 1.1.1 Changes --------------------------- 1) Lite configuration changes --------------------------- 1.1.2 Changes --------------------------- 1) Fixes for Posting Scores/Achievements [Thread failures] 2) Made "Restore" button blue so it stands out [Visibility] 3) Fixed issue with creeps facing the wrong direction when leaving map, [missing logic] 4) Changed help description of "Explosive Bomb" to "Fire Bomb" [Screen issues] Any previous in-app purchases are still there, just restore them from the store menu. Also you activate purchased items from the store menu, so for example when you need the Admin's free will power, tap store from the main menu, then tap free will, then activate. Powers will need to be re-activated when you re-launch the app, they don't stay on. --------------------------- 1.1.3 Changes --------------------------- 1) Fixed some spelling issues 2) Fixed issues with map "Lines" not working 3) Added in a new setting called "Slow Start" and enabled it by default. When enabled it causes the game to delay creep entry by 5 seconds. --------------------------- 1.1.4 Changes --------------------------- 1) New Map "Square" [15x15], the Mayan apocalypse was a bit late 2) New Map "Football" [16x16] 3) New Setting "Continuous Play" 4) New Store Item "Skip 10", and its part of "Package 1" 5) Fixed a path finding bug 6) Currency is converted to valor when it overflows 7) Faster saves --------------------------- 1.1.5 Changes --------------------------- 1) New Settings "Auto Save" & "Admin Zoom" 2) Cloud Sync your Statistics 3) Admin has shadow 4) Updated setting icons with Red/Green status indicators 5) Pause/Finish screen has been upgraded ## More apps by Michael Fuller - [Port Defenderยฎ Lite - 2D Field Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port-defender-lite-2d-field-defense/id307219373) - [Mobile VR Stationยฎ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station/id959820493) - [Mobile VR Stationยฎ (Ported)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station-ported/id6473814876) All apps by Michael Fuller: https://appshunter.io/developer/301066310 ## Related topics [basement defender](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/basement-defender) ยท [descent defender](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/descent-defender) ยท [defender hd](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/defender-hd) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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