Comparison

Gnome Invaders vs Cactus Defense

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

Head to head
About

Gnome Invaders

Defend precious flowers from an onslaught of gnomes using a variety of unique weapons. Travel to diverse locations, battle other players in the arena, and test your luck with a lottery.

Highlights
  • Collect and master 45 unique weapons
  • Explore over 100 locations
  • Engage in unique multiplayer arena battles
  • Climb The Fabled Gauntlet
  • Test luck on the Lottery Board
  • Weekly Core Catch challenges
Features
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They're relentless. They're ruthless. They're also quite fashionable. Get ready for an invasion like you've never seen before! Gnomes of all shapes and sizes are storming the globe with their sights set on one thing: a rare and precious flower. As a new employee of an extermination company, it's your job to help protect these flowers from the overwhelming onslaught. Equipped with your trusty battle station, you'll have access to dozens of unique, sophisticated weaponry to help get the job done. Those weapons will be crucial to your success, as you'll be traveling to many different locations along your adventure, each with its own hazards. In between contracts you should head over to the arena for some friendly competition in our fun and unique multiplayer battles. The farther you can progress in the arena, the bigger and better the rewards you can earn. ~~~ CRAZY WEAPONS Gather and master up to 45 unique weapons - from bombs and drones to blizzards and even meteor showers! ~~~ COOL LOCATIONS Travel to over a hundred locations across a dozen different regions like deserts and graveyards! ~~~ UNIQUE MULTIPLAYER Battle other exterminators in a fight for survival in the arena to earn valuable rewards! ~~~ FABLED GAUNTLET See how far you can climb The Gauntlet with a limited set of weapons at your disposal! ~~~ LOTTERY BOARD Gather tickets and test your luck at our special lottery board. There are lots of prizes to be won! ~~~ CORE CATCH Collect a pile of Power Cores each week from a unique challenge designed to test your skills!

About

Cactus Defense

Defend your garden from invading bugs by strategically placing cactuses. Engage in puzzle-solving and action across diverse themes and challenging levels, upgrading your defenses to overcome unique enemy types.

Highlights
  • Strategic cactus placement
  • 4 unique themes
  • 40+ challenging levels
  • Diverse enemy types
  • Upgrade system
  • Colorful graphics
  • Multilingual support
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Cactus Defense Get ready for a unique blend of strategy, action, and puzzle-solving in Cactus Defense! Cute bugs are on a mission to invade your garden, and it's up to you to make strategic moves and defend your territory. Protect your main cactus at all costs by placing your adorable cactuses in the perfect spots to fend off waves of enemies. Game Features: • 4 Unique Themes: Each theme presents different strategic challenges and enemy types. • Forest Theme: Battle against swarms of insects deep within the forest. • Ice Theme: Use your wits to survive on frozen, icy ground. • Canyon Theme: Defend your cactus in a rugged, stony terrain. • Moon Theme: Take the fight to outer space and protect your cactus on the moon. • 40+ Challenging Levels: Test your defense strategies across a variety of difficulty levels. • Strategic Gameplay: Make thoughtful decisions on where to place your cactuses to maximize your defense. • Diverse Enemies: Adapt your strategy to face different enemy types, each with unique characteristics. • Upgrade System: Discover and unlock powerful upgrades to enhance your cactuses' abilities. • Colorful and Engaging Graphics: Enjoy a visually appealing experience with cute and colorful designs. • Multilingual Support: Play in 12 different languages. • Immersive Soundtracks: Each theme comes with its own unique soundtrack to enhance the atmosphere.

Screenshots

Gnome Invaders4 screens
Cactus Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cactus Defense at 100% against Gnome Invaders's 57%. Cactus Defense also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gnome Invaders's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Gnome Invaders sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cactus Defense sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gnome Invaders ships an update monthly, Cactus Defense every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gnome Invaders versus Cactus Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGnome InvadersCactus Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB232 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMAW Games LLCAlper Ilkay Karatas

Customer experience

Gnome Invaders

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Cactus Defense

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gnome Invaders

One-time10
  • Welcome Package$0.99
  • Booster Pack 1$0.99
  • Handful of Cores$0.99
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  • Fountain of Cores$1.99
  • Bag of Cores$2.99
  • Booster Pack 2$4.99
  • Basket of Cores$4.99
  • Booster Pack 3$9.99
  • Barrel of Cores$9.99
  • Mountain of Cores$19.99
2 purchases

Cactus Defense

One-time2
  • Cactus Defense Full Game$1.99
  • Cactus Defense Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Gnome Invaders free?
Gnome Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cactus Defense free?
Cactus Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gnome Invaders or Cactus Defense have ads?
Gnome Invaders shows ads; Cactus Defense does not.
Which is updated more often, Gnome Invaders or Cactus Defense?
Gnome Invaders ships an update monthly, and Cactus Defense every 3 months. Most recently, Gnome Invaders was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cactus Defense on October 11, 2026.

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