Comparison

Line Defense vs SAM Launcher

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

Head to head
About

Line Defense

Defend Earth from an alien invasion with fast-paced, retro-inspired arcade action. Utilize simple one-finger controls to deploy defenses, collect upgrades, and battle bosses across diverse maps. Enjoy challenging gameplay with a variety of modes and achievements.

Highlights
  • One-finger swipe control
  • Unique power-ups and bosses
  • Collect crystals for upgrades
  • 20 colorful maps and Survival mode
  • Mini games with rewards
  • Game Center Leaderboards
Features
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Inspired from old school retro games, Line Defense offers a fast paced challenging experience with simple controls and frenzy action. Mayday! Alien Invasion: New York, Paris, Moscow, London, Kairo, Beijing, Athens, Dubai. The alien menace strikes without remorse. Starting from major cities of the world, they will reach yours as well. Missiles, bombs, asteroids, alien ships, motherships and more! You are in a position, just with your finger, to protect the earth in this very simple, yet fun and addictive game! Line Defense offers a simple but extremely challenging arcade game experience, mixing mechanics from classic games like Breakout and Missile Command along with mobile game design innovations. The game is designed both for casual and hardcore players. Features: • Simple one finger swipe control. • Unique power-ups, bosses & Motherships. • Collect crystals and get special upgrades for your line (cannons, radar, shield etc.). • 20 colorful maps & Survival mode. • Mini Games for fun and rewards with surprising twists to the basic game-play. • Amazing original soundtrack with dynamic in-game music. • Easy to play - no tutorial needed. • Includes 30+ achievements. • Game Center Leaderboards Support. The game was featured by Apple under "New Games We Love" and "Games We Play Today".

About

SAM Launcher

Features
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An aggressive aerial invasion is underway—enemy forces have unleashed waves of fighter planes, surveillance drones, and cruise missiles aimed at crippling your defenses. As the operator of a powerful Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system, it’s your duty to detect, track, and eliminate incoming threats before they strike. Remain vigilant, react swiftly, and aim with precision. Every successful interception brings your nation closer to safety. Stand your ground, guard your skies, and rise as a hero in the face of destruction. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Line Defense4 screens
SAM Launcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Line Defense at 8.1 against SAM Launcher's 15.1. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Line Defense sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SAM Launcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Line Defense versus SAM Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLine DefenseSAM Launcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLegal Radiation TeamAISHA AMBER IRFAN

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Line Defense

One-time4
  • 50 Crystals$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 125 Crystals$1.99
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  • 250 Crystals$2.99
2 purchases

SAM Launcher

Subscriptions2
  • SAM Launcher Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SAM Launcher Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Line Defense free?
Line Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAM Launcher free?
SAM Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Line Defense or SAM Launcher have ads?
Neither Line Defense nor SAM Launcher shows ads.

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