# Run Squish vs Castle Defender

The clearest difference is price: Castle Defender at Free against Run Squish's $0.99. Run Squish's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Castle Defender is free to download; Run Squish costs $0.99 up front. Castle Defender sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Run Squish asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Run Squish against 5.0 for Castle Defender. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run Squish has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, Castle Defender every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Squish | Castle Defender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-squish/id1427455754/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-defender-machine-gun3d/id1580943009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 142 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MetroplexWeb.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/377458509) | [Maysalward UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241753360) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Squish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-squish/id1427455754)

Tap cartoon monsters to squish them in a burst of color and goo. Score bonuses by squishing as many as possible quickly, but be aware that the monsters will fight back. Unlock new environments and experiences as you play.

**Highlights:** Tap to squish monsters, Score bonuses for speed, Monsters fight back, Unlockable Halloween experiences, Fun combo system, Easy to learn gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Castle Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-defender-machine-gun3d/id1580943009)

Defend your town from relentless skeleton armies in this arcade shooting tower defense game. Upgrade weapons and defenses to survive increasing waves and defeat the undead boss. Shoot your way through the hordes to protect the city and its people.

**Highlights:** Wave-based skeleton defense, Weapon and defense upgrades, Boss battles, Arcade shooting gameplay, Town protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Squish free?

Run Squish costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castle Defender free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Run Squish or Castle Defender?

Castle Defender is rated higher. Run Squish averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Castle Defender averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Run Squish or Castle Defender have ads?

Castle Defender shows ads; Run Squish does not.

### Which is updated more often, Run Squish or Castle Defender?

Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, and Castle Defender every 26 months. Most recently, Run Squish was updated on November 2, 2026 and Castle Defender on November 3, 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.*