# Infinitode 2 vs Core Defender

The clearest difference is update cadence: Core Defender at every 4 days against Infinitode 2's every 6 weeks. Core Defender also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Infinitode 2's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infinitode 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Core Defender sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Core Defender holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinitode 2 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Infinitode 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Core Defender's.

Infinitode 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Core Defender every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infinitode 2 | Core Defender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinitode-2/id1480178308/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-defender-tower-defense/id6758313382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vadym Sakhno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230344866) | [Emre Akman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009476380) |

## What reviewers say

### Infinitode 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinitode-2/id1480178308)

Engage in an endless tower defense strategy experience, facing infinite enemy waves. Complete quests, upgrade towers with unique abilities, and utilize miners for resources. Create and share custom maps with music, and unlock a developer mode.

**Highlights:** Endless enemy waves, 16 tower types, Over 60 levels, Tower experience and upgrades, Resource mining, Map editor with music integration, Extensive permanent upgrade tree

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Papers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Accelerators Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Papers Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Accelerators Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Gain | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Accelerators Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Papers Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Papers Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Accelerators Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge Papers Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Huge Accelerators Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💎 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎶 Excellent music
- 🔍 Engaging progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Overwhelming research/upgrade system
- 🔍 Small text on mobile devices
- 🔍 Repetitive later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud save not working
- Loss of progress after account creation

**Requested features**

- More custom map slots
- Ability to reselect tower abilities
- Multiplayer mode
- Sandbox mode


### Core Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-defender-tower-defense/id6758313382)

Defend a central core against endless waves of geometric enemies in this minimalist tower defense game. Strategically upgrade your single tower with powerful abilities and permanent hardware enhancements to survive increasingly difficult challenges and epic boss battles.

**Highlights:** Infinite enemy waves, Roguelite progression, Tactical ultimate abilities, Deep tower upgrades, Weekly challenges, Minimalist sci-fi art style

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supply Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Armored Vault | $3.99 | one-time |
| Command Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Shipment | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infinitode 2 free?

Infinitode 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Core Defender free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Infinitode 2 or Core Defender?

Core Defender is rated higher. Infinitode 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Core Defender averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Infinitode 2 or Core Defender have ads?

Both Infinitode 2 and Core Defender show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Infinitode 2 or Core Defender?

Infinitode 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Core Defender every 4 days. Most recently, Infinitode 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Core Defender on September 26, 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.*