# S.T.G. vs Defender's Attack

The clearest difference is rating: Defender's Attack at 5.0 against S.T.G.'s 4.0. Defender's Attack also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). S.T.G.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Defender's Attack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S.T.G. has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

S.T.G. ships an update every 5 months, Defender's Attack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S.T.G. | Defender's Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stg/id1341435193/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defenders-attack/id6741893452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 93 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keiichi tago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341435192) | [Serhii Budianskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796107440) |

## What reviewers say

### S.T.G.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stg/id1341435193)

Pilot a spaceship, destroy enemies, and collect power-ups to survive increasingly difficult stages. The objective is to defeat the boss at the end of each level to progress. The game ends if all lives and credits are depleted.

**Highlights:** Control a spaceship, Shoot enemies, Collect power-ups, Defeat stage bosses, Stage-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Defender's Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defenders-attack/id6741893452)

Engage in thrilling pixel art space battles, upgrade your starship, and test your piloting skills against friends. Experience dynamic gameplay and endless adventures inspired by classic arcade games.

**Highlights:** Pixel art graphics, Space battles, Ship upgrades, Multiplayer challenges, Dynamic gameplay, Classic arcade feel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S.T.G. free?

S.T.G. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Defender's Attack free?

Defender's Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, S.T.G. or Defender's Attack?

Defender's Attack is rated higher. S.T.G. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Defender's Attack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do S.T.G. or Defender's Attack have ads?

Defender's Attack shows ads; S.T.G. does not.

### Which is updated more often, S.T.G. or Defender's Attack?

S.T.G. ships an update every 5 months, and Defender's Attack every 2 months. Most recently, S.T.G. was updated on October 10, 2026 and Defender's Attack on October 7, 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.*