# Defense Legend 2 vs E.L.D. TD

The clearest difference is ads: Defense Legend 2 at none against E.L.D. TD's shown. Defense Legend 2 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (93 vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Defense Legend 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and E.L.D. TD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Defense Legend 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defense Legend 2 has 93 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Defense Legend 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of E.L.D. TD's.

Defense Legend 2 ships an update every 10 days, E.L.D. TD every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Defense Legend 2 | E.L.D. TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-legend-2/id1180077713/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eld-td/id1508740211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Hieu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771771597) | [Elisa Benini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508740210) |

## What reviewers say

### Defense Legend 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-legend-2/id1180077713)

Engage in a thrilling tower defense strategy game with new maps and powerful weapons. Defend against dark forces by strategically placing turrets and adapting your tactics to enemy attacks. Experience exciting gameplay with flexible controls and weapon allocation.

**Highlights:** New maps and weapons, Strategic turret placement, Analyze enemy attack directions, Adaptable tactics, Flexible control and weapon allocation, Explosive support weapons, Sound wave bombs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9000gcoin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18000gcoin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 22000gcoin | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 36000gcoin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 65000gcoin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 99999gcoin | $6.99 | one-time |
| BIG SCALE 50% | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40x6item | $19.99 | one-time |
| COMMANDER'S STASH | $19.99 | one-time |


### E.L.D. TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eld-td/id1508740211)

Engage in strategic tower defense by defending against alien hordes and attacking their teleports. Defeat bosses across various environments and unlock new weapons to overcome challenges. Combine turrets, skills, and strategies for a unique gaming experience.

**Highlights:** 20 HD Levels in 5 environments, 10 upgradable Defensive Turrets, 10 Attack Units, 19 different Enemies and Bosses, Sync progress across devices, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 resources | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 resources | $0.99 | one-time |
| Restart level +2 rep +2x money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Repair and Upgr. Towers to max | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 resources | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Tower + 30 resources | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hellcircle Tower + 30 res | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 resources | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 resources | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 resources | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Defense Legend 2 free?

Defense Legend 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is E.L.D. TD free?

E.L.D. TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Defense Legend 2 or E.L.D. TD?

Defense Legend 2 is rated higher. Defense Legend 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while E.L.D. TD averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Defense Legend 2 or E.L.D. TD have ads?

E.L.D. TD shows ads; Defense Legend 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Defense Legend 2 or E.L.D. TD?

Defense Legend 2 ships an update every 10 days, and E.L.D. TD every 8 days. Most recently, Defense Legend 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and E.L.D. TD on October 8, 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.*