# Dream Defense vs RoachInfestation

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoachInfestation at none against Dream Defense's 10. RoachInfestation also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dream Defense sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RoachInfestation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dream Defense ships an update every 6 weeks, RoachInfestation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dream Defense | RoachInfestation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-defense/id1078573759/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **166** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Altitude Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693316969) | [FaithToBlades LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853745137) |

## What reviewers say

### Dream Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-defense/id1078573759)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bucket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cart | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dream Ore Doubler | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Robot Stomp | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Unicorn Cannon | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cabinet | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vault | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Well-designed concept
- ✨ Cute and appealing art style
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay mechanics
- 💰 Not pay-to-win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow pacing
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏳ Energy system limits playtime
- 📈 Slow dream ore gain
- 🔄 Repetitive endless mode

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- More levels
- More weapons
- Multiplayer mode
- Easier way to earn skins
- More varied enemies


### RoachInfestation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roachinfestation/id6755413681)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dream Defense free?

Dream Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RoachInfestation free?

RoachInfestation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Dream Defense or RoachInfestation have ads?

Both Dream Defense and RoachInfestation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dream Defense or RoachInfestation?

Dream Defense ships an update every 6 weeks, and RoachInfestation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dream Defense was updated on October 19, 2026 and RoachInfestation on September 30, 2026.

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