Comparison

Dream Defense vs EF Defense

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

Head to head
About

Dream Defense

Defend a sleeping friend from terrifying nightmares in this action-shooter game. Play as a gun-slinging teddy bear, using a variety of weapons and toy defenses to blast, freeze, and bombard waves of monsters until sunrise.

Highlights
  • Action-shooter gameplay
  • Defend against monster waves
  • Variety of weapons and upgrades
  • Build toy defenses
  • Boss battles
  • Multiple levels
Features
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The night seems endless and full of terrors… Who will save Robin from her evil nightmares, if not her faithful and fierce teddy bear? Are you able to protect your friend from bad dreams and monsters in this addictive action-shooter game? Can you survive until sunrise? Play as a brave, gun-slinging toy bear and defend Robin from scary and sinister creatures that wait silently in the dead of the night, only to attack as soon as she falls asleep. With a wide range of awesome weapons, upgrades, and power-ups at your disposal, use simple touch controls to shoot, bombard, blast, and freeze the enemy swarms. Challenge yourself to multiple levels, build toy defenses and defeat the evil bosses! Prepare yourself for endless waves of sinister creatures and creepy monsters and do everything you can to prevent the nightmares from coming true! Please note: Dream Defense is free to play with the option to unlock items with in-app purchases. • A BRAVE BEAR NEVER SLEEPS – Tap the screen to shoot monsters and save your friend! Only the toy bear knows what dangers lurk in the dark. From sunset to sunrise enemies swarm Robin’s room, so stay alert and watch out for the evil bosses! • A SMART BEAR ALWAYS HAS A STRATEGY - From fire-spewing clowns to giant ghouls, there’s no telling what creepy and spooky enemies Robin will dream of next. Find your enemy’s weakness and pick your arsenal wisely. Choose your best defense strategy and defeat all the creepy demons! • A RESOURCEFUL BEAR IS ALWAYS PREPARED – Equip yourself with several exciting weapons! Attack the nightmare demons with bb and poison guns, pepper sprays, darts and many, many more! Bombard your enemies with explosives or freeze them with ice-cream! Fortify Robin’s bed with all sorts of awesome toy defenses. Build pencil barricades to keep nightmares away, or equip laser lamps that shoot monsters from afar. • A WARRIOR BEAR HAS THE BEST GEAR - Unlock new items at the store by completing levels and shooting new enemies. Upgrade weapons and use power-ups to be even more powerful. Put your toy defense up and ultimately save your best friend from the evil monsters that lurk in the shadows. Survive the night and don’t let Robin’s nightmares come true! Play the ultimate shooter game Dream Defense now for FREE! Having problems? Got a suggestion? We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us at: dreamdefense@altitude-games.com Terms of Service: https://altitude-games.com/altitude-games-terms-service-end-user-license-agreement/ Privacy Policy: https://altitude-games.com/privacy-policy By Altitude Games

About

EF Defense

Defend the continent of Akaros by rallying unique heroes and powerful protectors. Engage in diverse combat styles beyond traditional defense, including conquest and arena battles, against a variety of challenging enemies.

Highlights
  • Unique heroes from various tribes
  • Diverse battlefields with specialized traps
  • Powerful Protectors with game-changing skills
  • Multiple combat modes: Frontier, Arena, Grand Arena, Tower of Trials
  • Variety of unique enemy types and attack patterns
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The Darkness surges upon the continent of Akaros, the land of abundance. Rally the Heroes of various tribes and form a strong defense for the showdown! 1. Unique Heroes of various tribes Heroes of varying tribes have gathered to defend the Akaros continent! Train unique and powerful Heroes to unlock their hidden abilities! 2. Diverse battlefields and powerful, specialized traps Leave behind the simple, boring backgrounds and collect growing maps that assist you in protecting the kingdom! A monster from beyond the ice wall will roar, and terrorize enemies and the arm of a god will appear through a portal to push enemies away, aiding you in your fight! 3. Protectors that protect the battlefield with powerful skills! Despite their cuteness, Protectors aren’t just the mascots, but possess the power to turn the tide of a battle! Collect Protectors that hatch from tiny eggs, take control of the battlefield, and protect their allies! 4. This isn’t just about Defense! Ditch the traditional model of just blocking for defense and experience all sorts of different styles of combat! The Frontier, to conquest the enemy bases beyond the defense that only protects the kingdom! The Arena, to win the honorable combat against powerful opponents for the position of the strongest! The Grand Arena, to fight across three different battlefields to claim victory! The Tower of Trials, to climb floor by floor, defeating the guardians of each stage! 5. A variety of unique enemies! Enemies, that only walk or fly from one side to the other? Too easy! [Frog Defense], where you face off against enemies that fall from the sky and skip floors. [Goblin Defense], where enemies appear on random floors through portals. [Ghost Elimination], where you face off against enemies that attack both the earth and the air. ■ Customer Support - You can receive more detailed guide by indicating your ID when sending us the inquiry. - The basic information are indicated automatically in the inquiry mail if sent via 1:1 Inquiry menu in Game Setting screen. - Customer Support: cs@managf.com - Official Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/efdefenseglobal/ ■ Note - By downloading or installing this app, you are considered to have agreed to the terms and conditions of Mana Game Factory. (Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: http://policy.managf.com/policy.html) - This game contains in-app purchases of items to help you with the game. - In-app purchases can be restricted through your device settings. For more information, please visit https://support.apple.com/ko-kr/HT204030.

Screenshots

Dream Defense4 screens
EF Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dream Defense at 85% against EF Defense's 34%. Dream Defense also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). EF Defense's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Dream Defense sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EF Defense sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dream Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 166 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Dream Defense's written reviews are positive against 34% of EF Defense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dream Defense ships an update every 6 weeks, EF Defense every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dream Defense versus EF Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDream DefenseEF Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (166 ratings) — better4.3 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews — better34.1% of reviews
Number of ratings166 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB237 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAltitude Games Pty LtdMANA GAME FACTORY PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Dream Defense

All ratings166 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.8%

EF Defense

All ratings58 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative59.8%

Bugs and requests

Dream Defense

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't save progress (coins and dream ore)
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Bug where shooting stops after using a power-up (e.g., ice-cream)
  • Targeting issues (not hitting enemies despite aiming correctly)

Requested features

6 requests
  • More levels
  • More weapons
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Easier way to earn skins
  • More varied enemies
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  • Change the energy system

EF Defense

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dream Defense

One-time10
  • Gem Box$0.99
  • Gem Bucket$4.99
  • Gem Cart$9.99
Show 7 more
  • Coin Doubler$9.99
  • Dream Ore Doubler$9.99
  • Super Robot Stomp$19.99
  • Super Unicorn Cannon$19.99
  • Gem Chest$24.99
  • Gem Cabinet$49.99
  • Gem Vault$94.99
11 purchases

EF Defense

One-time11
  • EF Pack 1$0.99
  • Defense Pack 1$0.99
  • EF Pack 2$1.99
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  • Defense Pack 3$2.99
  • EF Pack 3$2.99
  • EF Pack 4$4.99
  • Defense Pack 4$4.99
  • EF Pack 5$9.99
  • Defense Pack 5$9.99
  • EF Pack 7$19.99
  • Defense Pack 9$29.99

Questions

Is Dream Defense free?
Dream Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EF Defense free?
EF Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dream Defense or EF Defense?
Dream Defense is rated higher. Dream Defense averages 4.8 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while EF Defense averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do Dream Defense or EF Defense have ads?
Both Dream Defense and EF Defense show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dream Defense or EF Defense?
Dream Defense ships an update every 6 weeks, and EF Defense every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dream Defense was updated on October 19, 2026 and EF Defense on October 18, 2026.

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