DefCom TD vs Kingdom Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DefCom TD
A 3D tower defense and real-time strategy survival game. Build your base, gather resources, and defend against endless enemy waves on a randomly generated map. Enjoy intuitive controls and pleasant graphics without ads or in-app purchases.
- Mix of TD and RTS gameplay
- Varied enemy types (infantry to aviation)
- Randomly generated maps
- 3D graphics and sound
- Simple, intuitive controls
- No ads or in-app purchases
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DefCom TD offers an exhilarating blend of tower defense and real-time strategy, delivering an immersive survival experience. Engage in intense battles on dynamically generated maps as you construct your base, gather vital resources, and fend off relentless waves of adversaries. Key Features: • Uniquely fusing TD and RTS genres for an innovative gameplay experience • Encounter a diverse range of enemies, from infantry units to formidable aviation forces • Explore endlessly diverse maps generated with each new game • Immerse yourself in captivating 3D graphics and immersive sound design • Intuitive controls designed for seamless gameplay • Enjoy an ad-free and In-App Purchase-free gaming environment Strategize, adapt, and overcome the odds in DefCom TD. Will you rise as the ultimate defender? The challenge awaits! Good luck and have fun!
Kingdom Builder
Build and expand your empire through strategic resource management and tactical battles. Upgrade your army and outwit your opponents to forge your legacy. Immerse yourself in deep strategy with intuitive controls.
- Empire expansion
- Resource management
- Strategic battles
- Army upgrades
- Tactical combat
- Intuitive controls
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Welcome to "Kingdom Crafter," where strategy meets resource management in a quest to build your empire. Start small and expand your realm by unlocking new territories. Craft your path to victory with strategic battles and tactical resource allocation. From basic troops to advanced weaponry, upgrade your forces and outwit your enemies. With intuitive controls, immerse yourself in deep strategic gameplay. Dive into "Kingdom Crafter" and embark on a journey to expand your kingdom, command your army, and build your legacy. Ready to rule? Download now and forge your empire.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kingdom Builder at Free against DefCom TD's $1.99. Kingdom Builder also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 41 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). DefCom TD's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Kingdom Builder is free to download; DefCom TD costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DefCom TD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DefCom TD has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DefCom TD ships an update every 41 months, Kingdom Builder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DefCom TD | Kingdom Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (24 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Game Dev Team | BugFix Games Entertainment |
Customer experience
DefCom TD
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In-app purchases
DefCom TD
No in-app purchases
Kingdom Builder
No in-app purchases
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