# Red Wave TD vs Trenchfront

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trenchfront at 100% against Red Wave TD's 50%. Trenchfront also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 22 months). Red Wave TD's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Wave TD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trenchfront sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trenchfront holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Wave TD has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Red Wave TD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trenchfront's.

Red Wave TD ships an update every 22 months, Trenchfront every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Wave TD | Trenchfront |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-wave-td/id1357811115/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trenchfront/id6791264398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [PHILIP GRABNER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785268648) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Wave TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-wave-td/id1357811115)

Defend America from invading communist forces in this real-time strategy and tower defense game. Engage in a full story mode campaign or enjoy quick skirmishes on additional maps. Experience RTS gameplay on the go.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Tower defense mechanics, Story mode campaign, Skirmish maps, On-the-go fun

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Wave Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Trenchfront

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trenchfront/id6791264398)

Lead your army in tactical real-time battles across a contested battlefield. Capture trenches, deploy diverse units, and call in support to achieve victory. Progress through campaigns, challenges, and unlock commanders with unique abilities.

**Highlights:** Tactical real-time battles, Campaign missions and survival, Diverse unit deployment, Commander progression, Seasons, events, and challenges, Roguelike upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Commanders Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season 12: Iron Front Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 13: Winter War Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 14: Pacific Storm Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 15: Desert Spearhead Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 16: Fog of War Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 17: Steel Resolve Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 18: Spring Offensive Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 19: Fortress Europe Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Historical Campaign Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Wave TD free?

Red Wave TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trenchfront free?

Trenchfront is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Red Wave TD or Trenchfront?

Trenchfront is rated higher. Red Wave TD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Trenchfront averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Red Wave TD or Trenchfront have ads?

Both Red Wave TD and Trenchfront show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Wave TD or Trenchfront?

Red Wave TD ships an update every 22 months, and Trenchfront every 5 days. Most recently, Red Wave TD was updated on October 21, 2026 and Trenchfront on October 29, 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.*