Defend Earth! vs Crown Defender
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Defend Earth!
Protect Earth from incoming asteroids by maneuvering an orbital mega-shield. Tap to control the shield's rotation and thrust, deflecting threats before they strike the planet. Rise through the ranks as you defend humanity.
- Orbital mega-shield defense
- Tap controls for rotation and thrust
- Asteroid deflection gameplay
- Rank progression system
- Limited planet impact tolerance
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Defend the Earth! Maneuver the orbital mega-shield around the planet and attempt to repel the unrelenting horde of incoming asteroids. You are humanity's only hope. You cannot fail. You must not fail. Game Play: It's all about the agile thumbs: tap on the right side of the screen to move the shield clockwise, tap on the left side to move counter-clockwise. Tap and hold for continuous shield thrust. Maneuver the shield around the earth to deflect incoming asteroids. Rack up points and climb the ranks from humble Cadet to awe inspiring Shieldlord. But be warned: though the earth is resilient and can withstand four asteroid impacts, allow a third strike and it's game over.
Crown Defender
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DEFEND. SURVIVE. CONQUER. Crown Defender transforms your Apple Watch into an action-packed arcade! Use the Digital Crown as your weapon and face waves of incoming threats in this fast-paced adventure. FEATURES • Innovative Digital Crown controls • Lightning-fast gameplay • Haptic feedback for immersive experience • Challenge friends with high scores • Perfect for quick gaming sessions • Free to play - no hidden costs! GAMEPLAY Simple to learn, hard to master! Turn the Digital Crown to position your defense and time your moves perfectly. Each level increases the challenge - how long can you survive? Ready to become a Crown Defender champion? Download NOW and prove your skills!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Crown Defender at daily against Defend Earth!'s every 4 months. Defend Earth!'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Defend Earth! ships an update every 4 months, Crown Defender daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Defend Earth! | Crown Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Barrie | swipe GmbH |
In-app purchases
Defend Earth!
No in-app purchases
Crown Defender
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Defend Earth! free?
Is Crown Defender free?
Do Defend Earth! or Crown Defender have ads?
Which is updated more often, Defend Earth! or Crown Defender?
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