# Random Moai Defense vs PROTOCOL

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Moai Defense | PROTOCOL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-moai-defense/id1495531699/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [dabin son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495531698) | [SungGwon Han](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117887913) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Moai Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-moai-defense/id1495531699)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 rubies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Speed 3x Button | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Musicians Moai Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Martial Artists Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Capitalism Moai Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ruby-start Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 rubies | $27.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 rubies | $41.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 rubies | $79.99 | one-time |


### PROTOCOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocol-zero-rift/id6740158945)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sale Package 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily Special Mission Ticket | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mission Energy Booster (30 Days) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package 3 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

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