# absOrby vs Magic Defense

The clearest difference is price: Magic Defense at Free against absOrby's $0.99. Magic Defense also leads on ratings volume (432 vs 5). absOrby's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Magic Defense is free to download; absOrby costs $0.99 up front. absOrby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Defense sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

absOrby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Defense has 432 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of absOrby's written reviews are positive against 57% of Magic Defense's.

absOrby ships an update every 4 days, Magic Defense weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | absOrby | Magic Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorby/id1590947310/reviews)** | [4.3 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-defense-td/id6475539174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **432** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 632 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465617289) | [OBLIQUE GAMES, Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032294185) |

## What reviewers say

### absOrby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorby/id1590947310)

Navigate a world where moving causes you to shrink, creating a constant challenge to grow larger by consuming smaller elements. This game offers a thought-provoking experience with allegorical themes and the ability to restart after losses. Compete with friends to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Shrink when moving, Eat smaller elements to grow, Allegorical gameplay, High score competition, Restart gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Magic Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-defense-td/id6475539174)

Engage in an epic idle defense RPG set in a fantasy world threatened by monsters. Summon legendary warriors, collect spirits, and build your defense strategy with roguelike elements and pinball-style combat.

**Highlights:** Classic defense & roguelike gameplay, Roguelike structure thrills, Collect various spirits, Pinball-style combat, Create tower defense decks, Collect allies and defend

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Package 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Piggy 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Druid Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Death Knight Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Royal Guard Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package 03 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Piggy 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| Familiar Key Booster x10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Event Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Epic Lucky Pouch | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 02 | $6.99 | one-time |
| AD Free Membership - 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Weapon Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Unit Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 03 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Gold | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Cute character designs
- 👍 Enjoyable casual experience
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique tower defense concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on character stats
- 🔍 Unclear progression mechanics
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being lost or reset after updates
- Time zone changes causing login issues
- Freezing and crashing during ads or gameplay
- Slow server response times for some regions

**Requested features**

- Add co-op or multiplayer mode
- Improve character and weapon descriptions
- Implement a one-time ad removal option
- Add a 'sweep' feature for completed content
- Improve summoning/gacha rates and systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is absOrby free?

absOrby costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Defense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, absOrby or Magic Defense?

absOrby is rated higher. absOrby averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Magic Defense averages 4.3 from 432 ratings.

### Do absOrby or Magic Defense have ads?

Both absOrby and Magic Defense show ads.

### Which is updated more often, absOrby or Magic Defense?

absOrby ships an update every 4 days, and Magic Defense weekly. Most recently, absOrby was updated on November 3, 2026 and Magic Defense on October 27, 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.*