Comparison

Core Defense vs Infinite Dungeons

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

Head to head
About

Core Defense

Experience a unique blend of tower defense, roguelike strategy, and deckbuilding. Engage in challenging waves, unlock new rewards, and explore diverse playstyles. This game offers both quick sessions and deep mastery for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Roguelike mechanics
  • Deckbuilding elements
  • Unlockable rewards
  • Diverse playstyles
  • High difficulty
  • Short session play
Features
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Core Defense takes the best out of the tower defense genre and infuses it with roguelike mechanics and adds a dash of deckbuilding to create a simple, yet enticing gameplay experience which will have you craving for just one more wave, one more reward and just one ... more ... run! - Easy to learn – needs no tutorial - Hard to master due to high difficulty - Play in short sessions, pause any time - Unlock and discover different rewards with every run - Explore many playstyles and strategies - Unlock dozens of elusive achievements - Save and share infographics about your runs Unlock the premium version to ... - Blissfully despair at 20+ difficulty levels - Try how far you can make it in endless mode Unlock the mastery expansion to ... - Collect mastery points to spend on various bonuses - Beat 10 more difficulty levels - Spice things up with 10 supercharge modes

About

Infinite Dungeons

Embark on an endless RPG adventure with strategic clicker combat and deep character progression. Collect loot, craft gear, and train talents to conquer dangerous biomes and powerful bosses. Choose between active tapping or background grinding.

Highlights
  • Hybrid active and idle gameplay
  • Endless dungeon scaling
  • Strategic clicker combat
  • Gear synthesis and crafting
  • Deep character progression with talents
  • Hero rebirth system
Features
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Welcome to Infinite Dungeons, where old-school RPG mechanics meet modern mobile convenience. This is not just another mindless tapper. Designed for fans of classic dungeon crawlers and ARPGs, Infinite Dungeons offers a strategic semi-active RPG experience. Whether you want to actively crush monsters or let your hero grind while you are away, the depth of the game lies in your decisions, not just your fingers. EXPLORE THE ABYSS Embark on an endless journey through dangerous biomes. As a monster slayer, you will face hordes of minions and terrifying bosses. Every level you conquer unlocks new possibilities, raising the stakes and the rewards. STRATEGIC CLICKER COMBAT Choose your playstyle. Tap to assist your hero with devastating attacks, or focus on building an unstoppable auto-battle machine. Unlock the unique Spell Crafting system to modify your click effects - turn simple taps into fiery explosions or debuffing curses. GEAR SYNTHESIS & LOOT GRINDING True to the spirit of RPG games, loot is king. Collect tons of equipment, from common rags to legendary artifacts. Master the inventory management sim aspect: compare stats, craft new items, and optimize your loadout. Engage in gear synthesis to merge items and create the ultimate set for your hero. DEEP CHARACTER PROGRESSION For the data-loving gamer, game offer an incremental stat builder with real depth. Train Talents: Unlock powerful passive and active talents that synergize with your equipment. Hero Rebirth System: When the going gets tough, perform a rebirth. Reset your progress to gain Soul Stones, a premium currency that unlocks permanent upgrades and ancestral bonuses. FEATURES: Hybrid Gameplay: Perfect balance between an active clicker and a background progress RPG. Endless Scaling: There is no dungeon level cap. Push your limits in this infinite dungeon crawler. RPG Mechanics: Crafting, enchanting, talent cards, and boss fights. Are you ready to optimize your build and conquer the darkness? Download Infinite Dungeons now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Core Defense4 screens
Infinite Dungeons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Core Defense at 4.7 against Infinite Dungeons's 3.4. Core Defense also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 38%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Core Defense sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Infinite Dungeons sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Core Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Core Defense has 459 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Core Defense's written reviews are positive against 38% of Infinite Dungeons's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Core Defense ships an update fortnightly, Infinite Dungeons every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Core Defense versus Infinite Dungeons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore DefenseInfinite Dungeons
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (459 ratings) — better3.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings459 — better16
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB42 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSonderland Games UG haftungsbeschranktRostyslav Hnatovskyi

Customer experience

Core Defense

All ratings459 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral19.6%
Negative19.6%

Infinite Dungeons

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Core Defense

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game crashes to white screen on startup
  • Fails to load on first tower select
  • Start wave button becomes unresponsive
  • White screen flashes during gameplay
  • Game returns to main menu unexpectedly
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  • UI zooms in with no zoom-out option
  • Scrolling functionality is buggy
  • Audio crackling throughout gameplay
  • Incompatibility with iPad Air 2
  • Game soft locks during loading

Requested features

10 requests
  • Tutorial system for new players
  • More tower variety and types
  • Stronger upgrade synergies
  • More creative tower effects
  • Better enemy designs and animations
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  • Drone-spawning tower type
  • More free game modes
  • Reminders about tower and enemy types
  • Additional content and levels
  • Larger map for better maze design

Infinite Dungeons

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Core Defense

One-time5
  • 25x PowerPack$0.99
  • 100x PowerPack$1.99
  • Mastery Expansion$2.99
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  • Premium Package$4.99
  • Complete Bundle$5.99
10 purchases

Infinite Dungeons

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Hero: Battlemage$0.99
  • Token of Battle$1.99
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  • Token of True Hero$1.99
  • Hero: Necromancer$3.99
  • Hero: Paladin$3.99
  • Druidic Rune$3.99
  • New Hero: Wizard$3.99
  • Ancient Key$4.99
  • 120000 Gems$7.99

Questions

Is Core Defense free?
Core Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Infinite Dungeons free?
Infinite Dungeons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Core Defense or Infinite Dungeons?
Core Defense is rated higher. Core Defense averages 4.7 out of 5 from 459 ratings, while Infinite Dungeons averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Core Defense or Infinite Dungeons have ads?
Both Core Defense and Infinite Dungeons show ads.
Which is updated more often, Core Defense or Infinite Dungeons?
Core Defense ships an update fortnightly, and Infinite Dungeons every 3 months. Most recently, Core Defense was updated on November 3, 2026 and Infinite Dungeons on November 3, 2026.

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