# OverclockeTD vs Tile Wars TD

OverclockeTD and Tile Wars TD both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of OverclockeTD's written reviews are positive against 25% of Tile Wars TD's. Tile Wars TD's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (438 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OverclockeTD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Wars TD sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for OverclockeTD against 4.5 for Tile Wars TD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile Wars TD has 438 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of OverclockeTD's written reviews are positive against 25% of Tile Wars TD's.

OverclockeTD ships an update every 2 months, Tile Wars TD weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OverclockeTD | Tile Wars TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overclocketd/id1505199638/reviews) | **[4.5 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-wars-td/id6760998791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **438** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonas Krucher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505199637) | [Neptune Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/539389569) |

## What reviewers say

### OverclockeTD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overclocketd/id1505199638)

A synthwave-inspired tower defense game where you strategically place towers to eliminate enemies. Overclock your defenses for temporary boosts and protect your heart across multiple worlds and levels. Enjoy a free experience with optional additional content.

**Highlights:** Strategic tower placement, Overclocking for temporary power-ups, Synthwave 80s pixel art style, Multiple worlds and levels, Free to play with optional purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pledge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium: small amount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pledge | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium: medium amount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Pledge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium: big amount | $4.99 | one-time |


### Tile Wars TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-wars-td/id6760998791)

This strategy defense game lets you shape the battlefield by expanding terrain and controlling enemy paths. Combine tile placement, tower upgrades, and strategic choices with roguelike elements for endless growth and challenges.

**Highlights:** Expand terrain and control enemy paths, Strategic tile and tower placement, Roguelike elements with random choices, Collect and upgrade towers, Unlock new abilities and face bosses, Diverse maps and arenas

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Defense Pack | $0.39 | one-time |
| Gem Tiny Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revive Token Tiny | $0.99 | one-time |
| SpeedUp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Token Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| SpeedUp Permanent | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Railgun Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tower Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Revive Token Medium | $8.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 15 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OverclockeTD free?

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

### Is Tile Wars TD free?

Tile Wars TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OverclockeTD or Tile Wars TD?

Tile Wars TD is rated higher. OverclockeTD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Tile Wars TD averages 4.5 from 438 ratings.

### Do OverclockeTD or Tile Wars TD have ads?

Neither OverclockeTD nor Tile Wars TD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OverclockeTD or Tile Wars TD?

OverclockeTD ships an update every 2 months, and Tile Wars TD weekly. Most recently, OverclockeTD was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tile Wars TD on October 14, 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.*