# Tidewall — Hold back the rising tide

> Coastal defense game with tower-defense elements, building walls and units to repel enemies. (iPhone/iPad app by Mason Moran.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidewall/id6789813326 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mason Moran](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782451337)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidewall/id6789813326/reviews.md

## What is Tidewall?

The sea is rising and the raiders are coming. Build a wall of brick, iron, and grit — and hold the line.

Tidewall is a coastal defense game with the soul of a tower-defense classic. Stack walls, raise towers, post guards, launch boats and planes, and dig factories beneath the sand — then watch it all tested by the tide and everything that rides in on it.

DEFEND YOUR COAST
• Place walls, towers, and guards in a living side-view world
• Command naval units and aircraft; build underground factories for the long game
• Every wave hits harder — raiders dig, barricade, and chase

MANY WAYS TO PLAY
• Campaign — climb the levels and break through the boss fights
• Invasion & Aid Allies — push the offensive and survive the carrier boss
• Survival & Endless — one coast, no finish line, how long can you last?
• Chase — fast, taunting raiders that never let up
• Versus — duel the Commander offline, or send a link and battle a friend live

CLIMB THE GLOBAL BOARD
• Every run feeds your Career Score and earns badges
• Compare yourself against players worldwide on the leaderboard

PLAYS YOUR WAY
• One app, every language: English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and French
• Free to play. Optional Tide Pearls and a one-time "Unlock All Units" if you want a boost

Hold back the rising tide.

## Key features

- Build walls, towers, and deploy guards
- Command naval units and aircraft
- Dig underground factories
- Multiple game modes: Campaign, Survival, Versus
- Global leaderboards and career score
- Offline and live multiplayer battles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Units | $8.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Tidewall

### What is Tidewall?

Tidewall is a coastal defense game where players build walls, towers, and deploy units to hold back rising tides and incoming raiders. It offers multiple game modes and a global leaderboard.

### Does Tidewall have ads?

No, Tidewall is ad-free. The game is free to play and does not contain advertisements.

### What game modes are available in Tidewall?

Tidewall features Campaign, Invasion & Aid Allies, Survival, Endless, Chase, and Versus modes. These offer varied challenges from boss fights to endless survival and player-vs-player duels.

### Can I play Tidewall offline?

Yes, Tidewall supports offline play. The Versus mode allows for offline duels against the Commander, and other modes can be enjoyed without an internet connection.

### What languages does Tidewall support?

Tidewall is available in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and French. This allows a wide range of players to enjoy the game.

### Are there in-app purchases in Tidewall?

Yes, Tidewall offers optional in-app purchases. Players can buy Tide Pearls or a one-time 'Unlock All Units' pack for a potential boost.

### What is the age rating for Tidewall?

Tidewall has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and above.

### How often is Tidewall updated?

Tidewall was last updated on July 28, 2026, with version 1.0. As a recent release, future updates are expected to introduce new content and improvements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-08

Share your run: one tap opens the share sheet with your score and a link, so a friend can take the same coast. Optional reminders: say yes once and Tidewall will tell you when a new Daily Challenge is live or your coast is waiting — never during play, and off completely unless you ask for them. Also fixed: your stats no longer run together when a run ends, the readouts along the top no longer crowd the pause button on iPad, and translation polish across Spanish, Portuguese, German and French.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-11

Balance overhaul: structures and pumps now wear down over time, so no defense lasts forever — maintain the line! Your engineers now keep every structure type repaired, Tidebreakers included. Smoother performance during heavy assaults, and enemy ships spread along the tide. Leaderboard scores now retry automatically if your connection drops. Optional rewarded ads: watch an ad by choice for bonus coins, pearls, or a revive — never any banners or pop-ups.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-28

No release notes.

## More apps by Mason Moran

- [Stars & Stripes Saga](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stars-and-stripes-saga/id6795103299)
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- [Space Salvager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-salvager/id6796608459)
- [High Speed Rail Authority](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-speed-rail-authority/id6797730855)

All apps by Mason Moran: https://appshunter.io/developer/6782451337

## Related topics

[coast guard games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/coast-guard-games)

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