Comparison

Ultimate DragonMaster vs EF Defense

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

Head to head
About

Ultimate DragonMaster

An incremental game where you fuse minerals to equip dragons and make them stronger. Spin a roulette for rewards, play mini-games, and automatically use skills in battles. Challenge boss monsters and clear stages for bonus rewards.

Highlights
  • Fuse minerals for dragon equipment
  • Automatic skill usage in battles
  • Roulette for rewards and mini-games
  • Challenge boss monsters every 100 stages
  • Clear stages for bonus rewards
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The greatest Incremental game ever! Looking for an easy, yet entertaining, and not-so-ordinary Incremental game? You've come to the right place! The official sequel of Blade Crafter that has recorded 3 million downloads! Play Ultimate Dragonmaster now! ◆Fuse minerals in the Mine and equip them to your dragons to make them stronger. ◆Spin the roulette to get special rewards and play mini-games. ◆Don't worry about using skills while fighting—they're used automatically! ◆A formidable Boss monster appears every 100 stages. Challenge Boss monsters now! ◆Clear stages and get a variety of bonus rewards.

About

EF Defense

Defend the continent of Akaros by rallying unique heroes and powerful protectors. Engage in diverse combat styles beyond traditional defense, including conquest and arena battles, against a variety of challenging enemies.

Highlights
  • Unique heroes from various tribes
  • Diverse battlefields with specialized traps
  • Powerful Protectors with game-changing skills
  • Multiple combat modes: Frontier, Arena, Grand Arena, Tower of Trials
  • Variety of unique enemy types and attack patterns
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The Darkness surges upon the continent of Akaros, the land of abundance. Rally the Heroes of various tribes and form a strong defense for the showdown! 1. Unique Heroes of various tribes Heroes of varying tribes have gathered to defend the Akaros continent! Train unique and powerful Heroes to unlock their hidden abilities! 2. Diverse battlefields and powerful, specialized traps Leave behind the simple, boring backgrounds and collect growing maps that assist you in protecting the kingdom! A monster from beyond the ice wall will roar, and terrorize enemies and the arm of a god will appear through a portal to push enemies away, aiding you in your fight! 3. Protectors that protect the battlefield with powerful skills! Despite their cuteness, Protectors aren’t just the mascots, but possess the power to turn the tide of a battle! Collect Protectors that hatch from tiny eggs, take control of the battlefield, and protect their allies! 4. This isn’t just about Defense! Ditch the traditional model of just blocking for defense and experience all sorts of different styles of combat! The Frontier, to conquest the enemy bases beyond the defense that only protects the kingdom! The Arena, to win the honorable combat against powerful opponents for the position of the strongest! The Grand Arena, to fight across three different battlefields to claim victory! The Tower of Trials, to climb floor by floor, defeating the guardians of each stage! 5. A variety of unique enemies! Enemies, that only walk or fly from one side to the other? Too easy! [Frog Defense], where you face off against enemies that fall from the sky and skip floors. [Goblin Defense], where enemies appear on random floors through portals. [Ghost Elimination], where you face off against enemies that attack both the earth and the air. ■ Customer Support - You can receive more detailed guide by indicating your ID when sending us the inquiry. - The basic information are indicated automatically in the inquiry mail if sent via 1:1 Inquiry menu in Game Setting screen. - Customer Support: cs@managf.com - Official Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/efdefenseglobal/ ■ Note - By downloading or installing this app, you are considered to have agreed to the terms and conditions of Mana Game Factory. (Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: http://policy.managf.com/policy.html) - This game contains in-app purchases of items to help you with the game. - In-app purchases can be restricted through your device settings. For more information, please visit https://support.apple.com/ko-kr/HT204030.

Screenshots

Ultimate DragonMaster4 screens
EF Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ultimate DragonMaster at 70% against EF Defense's 34%. Ultimate DragonMaster also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (189 vs 58). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ultimate DragonMaster sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and EF Defense sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ultimate DragonMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 189 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Ultimate DragonMaster's written reviews are positive against 34% of EF Defense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ultimate DragonMaster versus EF Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate DragonMasterEF Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (189 ratings) — better4.3 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better34.1% of reviews
Number of ratings189 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB237 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperStudio DrillMANA GAME FACTORY PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Ultimate DragonMaster

All ratings189 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative18.3%

EF Defense

All ratings58 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative59.8%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Ultimate DragonMaster

One-time7
  • Gem 200$1.99
  • Gem 550$4.99
  • Beginner Package$4.99
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  • Gem 1200$9.99
  • Gem 2600$19.99
  • Intermediate Package$19.99
  • Gem 7000$49.99
11 purchases

EF Defense

One-time11
  • EF Pack 1$0.99
  • Defense Pack 1$0.99
  • EF Pack 2$1.99
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  • Defense Pack 3$2.99
  • EF Pack 3$2.99
  • EF Pack 4$4.99
  • Defense Pack 4$4.99
  • EF Pack 5$9.99
  • Defense Pack 5$9.99
  • EF Pack 7$19.99
  • Defense Pack 9$29.99

Questions

Is Ultimate DragonMaster free?
Ultimate DragonMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EF Defense free?
EF Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ultimate DragonMaster or EF Defense?
Ultimate DragonMaster is rated higher. Ultimate DragonMaster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while EF Defense averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do Ultimate DragonMaster or EF Defense have ads?
Both Ultimate DragonMaster and EF Defense show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate DragonMaster or EF Defense?
Ultimate DragonMaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and EF Defense every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ultimate DragonMaster was updated on October 15, 2026 and EF Defense on October 8, 2026.

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