Comparison

Random Moai Defense vs PROTOCOL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Random Moai Defense

Engage in a unique defense game where you strategically place and merge Moai statues to block incoming monsters. Upgrade your Moai, utilize synergy effects, and purchase items to create the ultimate defense.

Highlights
  • Random Moai placement
  • Merge and upgrade Moai
  • Strategic path blocking
  • Item shop for upgrades
  • Moai synergy effects
  • Build custom Moai decks
Features
Read full description

[Random Moai Defense] Moai defense with a unique concept, not a tower defense that has never been seen before. ▶Merge, Upgrade system Pick and place randomly appearing Moai, and merge the same Moai to make them stronger! ▶ Strategic blocking of monster paths Strategically block the movement path of monsters! ▶Item shop Buy items that will make your Moais stronger! ▶ Moai Synergy Place Moai on the field to achieve synergy! ▶ Build your own moai deck Build your own deck by purchasing various moai with rubies obtained from the game.

About

PROTOCOL

Features
Read full description

The day dimensional rifts opened, monsters and the Dimension Awakened appeared at the same time. As monsters spread across the world, the government gathered students with dimensional powers and established the Tactical Academy. Become its commander, train your students, and deploy to a city under threat. Control the leader directly and give orders to two fellow agents. Combine their abilities, weapons, and parts to lead a three-person squad. • Survive the waves of monsters. • Train distinctive students and build your squad. • Find powerful combinations, overcome each battle, and protect the city. A two-person indie game. PROTOCOL: Zero Rift

Screenshots

Random Moai Defense4 screens
PROTOCOL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PROTOCOL at every 3 days against Random Moai Defense's every 9 days. Random Moai Defense's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Random Moai Defense sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PROTOCOL sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Moai Defense ships an update every 9 days, PROTOCOL every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Random Moai Defense versus PROTOCOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Moai DefensePROTOCOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB259 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developerdabin sonSungGwon Han

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Random Moai Defense

One-time10
  • 100 rubies$0.99
  • Game Speed 3x Button$1.99
  • 350 rubies$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Musicians Moai Package$2.99
  • Martial Artists Package$2.99
  • Capitalism Moai Package$3.99
  • Ruby-start Package$5.99
  • 6,500 rubies$27.99
  • 10,000 rubies$41.99
  • 30,000 rubies$79.99
10 purchases

PROTOCOL

One-time10
  • Beginner Package 1$0.99
  • Sale Package 3$1.99
  • Sale Package 1$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Sale Package 2$4.99
  • Beginner Package 2$4.99
  • Remove Ad$5.99
  • Daily Special Mission Ticket$7.99
  • Mission Energy Booster (30 Days)$9.99
  • Stage Pass$9.99
  • Beginner Package 3$14.99

Questions

Is Random Moai Defense free?
Random Moai Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PROTOCOL free?
PROTOCOL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Random Moai Defense or PROTOCOL have ads?
Both Random Moai Defense and PROTOCOL show ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Moai Defense or PROTOCOL?
Random Moai Defense ships an update every 9 days, and PROTOCOL every 3 days. Most recently, Random Moai Defense was updated on November 3, 2026 and PROTOCOL on November 4, 2026.

Other comparisons