# Endless Frontier vs EF Defense

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Endless Frontier at 75% against EF Defense's 34%. Endless Frontier also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 58) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Endless Frontier sells 22 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.

Endless Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless Frontier has 3.2K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Endless Frontier's written reviews are positive against 34% of EF Defense's.

Endless Frontier ships an update every 6 weeks, EF Defense every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless Frontier | EF Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-frontier-rpg/id1339001756/reviews)** | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-defense/id1605733721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ekkorr](https://appshunter.io/developer/490818925) | [MANA GAME FACTORY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605733723) |

## What reviewers say

### Endless Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-frontier-rpg/id1339001756)

Command an army of heroes in this idle RPG where you can battle titans and dragons. Tap through stages, build units, and advance even when offline. Engage in tactical PvP, collect relics, and level up your heroes with no limitations.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay, level up offline, Auto combat with unique units, Over 100 characters to collect, Tactical PvP multiplayer battles, Guild battles and raids, Pet system for enhanced abilities, Tower of Trial challenges

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special offer on Fairy for $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer on Priest for $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Archer for $1 (1-time) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transcend Ticket for $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Honor Unit Pet Package(U) 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Novice Knightage Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Highlands Boosting Pkg1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level UP Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Package of the Month 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Highlands Boosting Pkg2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Secret Shop Pet Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 19th Honor Unit(O) Pkg3 (once) | $9.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 19th Honor Unit(O) Pkg4 (once) | $32.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 4 | $32.99 | one-time |
| 19th Honor Unit(O) Pkg5 (once) | $49.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 19th Honor Unit(O) Pkg6 (once) | $99.99 | one-time |
| PACKAGE 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Free-to-play friendly
- 🎁 Generous rewards and gifts
- 🎨 Great character designs
- 🕹️ Engaging progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login and connection issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression at higher levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Confusing UI and menus
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay over time

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress and deleted accounts
- Crashes and freezes after updates
- Inability to access certain game modes

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip or speed up quests
- More customization options for units
- Improved matchmaking in PvP
- Expanded guild features and communication


### 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 (11)**

| 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 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 Endless Frontier free?

Endless Frontier 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, Endless Frontier or EF Defense?

Endless Frontier is rated higher. Endless Frontier averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while EF Defense averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.

### Do Endless Frontier or EF Defense have ads?

Both Endless Frontier and EF Defense show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Endless Frontier or EF Defense?

Endless Frontier ships an update every 6 weeks, and EF Defense every 3 weeks. Most recently, Endless Frontier was updated on October 18, 2026 and EF Defense on October 18, 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.*