Comparison

Defender 1 vs Kong Run 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Defender 1

Relive a classic arcade experience by defending astronauts from alien abduction and destroying enemy ships. Be careful not to harm the astronauts, as their safety is crucial to preventing planetary destruction and mutant alien transformations.

Highlights
  • Defend astronauts from aliens
  • Obliterate enemy spaceships
  • Avoid friendly fire
  • Prevent planetary explosion
  • Mutant alien transformations
Features
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DEFENDER 1 brings the excitement of classic 1980s arcade action to your mobile device! Take control of your spacecraft and defend the planet from relentless waves of alien invaders. Your mission is simple—but surviving it won't be. Protect the astronauts on the planet's surface as alien Landers attempt to abduct them. Destroy the enemy ships, rescue the astronauts, and watch your fire—an astronaut caught in the crossfire is one less person you can save. Fail to protect the astronauts and the consequences are catastrophic: the planet will be destroyed and the surviving aliens will transform into deadly Mutants! Battle a variety of enemies, master fast-paced arcade combat, and push your skills to the limit as the action becomes increasingly intense. Features include: Classic arcade-inspired space combat Fast-paced alien battles Astronaut rescue missions Multiple enemy types with different behaviors Touch controls and game controller support Customizable gamepad controls High-score tracking Retro-inspired graphics and gameplay Defend the astronauts. Destroy the invaders. Save the planet. How long can you survive in DEFENDER 1?

About

Kong Run 3D

Embark on an epic journey to rescue a princess from a mighty ape. Navigate treacherous levels filled with obstacles using timing and precision to reach the summit and overcome the challenge.

Highlights
  • Epic journey gameplay
  • Perilous obstacles
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Rescue the princess
  • Treacherous levels
  • Master timing and precision
Features
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Get ready for an epic journey through perilous obstacles and challenging gameplay in "Kong Run"! This thrilling game puts you in the shoes of a daring explorer on a quest to rescue the captured princess from the clutches of the mighty Kong. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you navigate through a series of treacherous levels filled with crumbling platforms, rolling barrels, and other obstacles standing between you and the princess! Master the art of timing and precision to overcome each obstacle and reach the summit of the temple where Kong awaits.

Screenshots

Defender 14 screens
Kong Run 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kong Run 3D at Free against Defender 1's $2.99. Kong Run 3D also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Defender 1's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Kong Run 3D is free to download; Defender 1 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Defender 1 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Defender 1 versus Kong Run 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefender 1Kong Run 3D
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPD Consulting, Inc.Flat Games

Customer experience

Defender 1

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative64.8%

Kong Run 3D

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Defender 1

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • No sound on iPad
  • No sound on iPhone
  • Intermittent sound
  • App crashes often
  • Enemies don't move
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  • Ship doesn't continue moving after thrusters stop
  • Lasers don't react properly when changing direction

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update to fix sound issues
  • Update to fix crashing
  • Enable game controller support
  • Improve control responsiveness
  • Adjust control spacing
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  • Add vertical-only joystick option
  • Add tilt control for travel motion
  • Add separate button for direction change
  • Add more stages
  • Improve graphics (less pixelated)

Kong Run 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Defender 1

No in-app purchases

None

Kong Run 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Defender 1 free?
Defender 1 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kong Run 3D free?
Kong Run 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Defender 1 or Kong Run 3D?
Defender 1 is rated higher. Defender 1 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Kong Run 3D averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Defender 1 or Kong Run 3D have ads?
Neither Defender 1 nor Kong Run 3D shows ads.

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