# Kingdom Quest vs EF Defense

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kingdom Quest at 80% against EF Defense's 34%. Kingdom Quest also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kingdom Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EF Defense sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kingdom Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingdom Quest has 343 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Kingdom Quest's written reviews are positive against 34% of EF Defense's.

Kingdom Quest ships an update every 10 days, EF Defense every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kingdom Quest | EF Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-quest-idle-game/id1150231650/reviews)** | [4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-defense/id1605733721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **343** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [STORMX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065430567) | [MANA GAME FACTORY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605733723) |

## What reviewers say

### Kingdom Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-quest-idle-game/id1150231650)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure with over 90 unique heroes, each boasting distinct skills and charming 2D graphics. Engage in strategic turn-based battles on a classic 3x3 field, evolving and enhancing your heroes to explore ruins and claim victory. Enjoy light, refreshing gameplay that's easy to pick up but offers deep strategic options.

**Highlights:** Over 90 unique heroes, Strategic 3x3 turn-based combat, Hero evolution and enhancement, Abundant content and exploration, Light and refreshing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunar Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Package 51 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Package 52 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kingdom Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Kingdom Key | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lunar Pack 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Variety of heroes to collect
- 🚀 Quick progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Difficult to obtain premium heroes
- ⏱️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
- 🔥 Overheating issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in loading screen
- Disappearing heroes after updates
- Incorrect hero stats displayed

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Improved hero summoning rates
- Option to control heroes manually
- Expanded language support


### EF Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-defense/id1605733721)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EF Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EF Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| EF Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| EF Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| EF Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 9 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kingdom Quest free?

Kingdom Quest 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, Kingdom Quest or EF Defense?

Kingdom Quest is rated higher. Kingdom Quest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while EF Defense averages 4.3 from 57 ratings.

### Do Kingdom Quest or EF Defense have ads?

Both Kingdom Quest and EF Defense show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kingdom Quest or EF Defense?

Kingdom Quest ships an update every 10 days, and EF Defense every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kingdom Quest was updated on November 6, 2026 and EF Defense on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*