Comparison

Ninneko 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

Ninneko

Collect and nurture unique creatures to battle in strategic PvP and PvE encounters. Breed new creatures with rare genetic traits and form powerful teams to conquer forests, build villages, and engage in guild wars. Trade items with other players and compete for glory and rewards.

Highlights
  • Nurture unique creatures
  • Strategic PvP/PvE battles
  • Unlimited creature breeding
  • Guild wars and rewards
  • Tradeable in-game items
  • Arena battles for honor
Features
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Ninneko is an enchanting role-playing game in which players can earn by nurturing Nekos, building lineups to defeat enemies through PvP/PvE battles and campaigns. Each Ninneko is a unique creature made up of a rare combination of hair, ears, tail, eyes, hand, and mouth. Those cattributes are determined by their genetic code. Their goal is to conquer the whole forest, build new villages, and establish a strong empire. To carry out the invasion, the village creates potential teams and continuously trains. A strategic Ninneko team is a combination of 5 classes: warrior, support, mage, ranger, assassin. So many special features to explore TOTALLY FREE TO PLAY You will receive 6 five-star Nekos for free after logging in and play unlimitedly all features UNLIMITED BREEDING You should hybridize the Nekos you already have to create more Nekos which can have more rare powerful gene ENDLESS GUILDWAR Take part in a guild or build your own guild - always ready to join monthly guildwar and receive bunch of rewards EXCLUSIVE TRADABLE ITEMS You can easily trade items you have with other players on Nineko Market ARENA EXPLOSIVE BATTLE Fight for honor and get huge of rewards Build your own team and get ready for battles. Glorious victory awaits you all there, in the Ninneko

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

Ninneko4 screens
EF Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ninneko at 88% against EF Defense's 34%. Ninneko also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Ninneko sells 6 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

Ninneko holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ninneko's written reviews are positive against 34% of EF Defense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ninneko ships an update every 4 weeks, EF Defense every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ninneko versus EF Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNinnekoEF Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (101 ratings) — better4.3 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better34.1% of reviews
Number of ratings101 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size813 MB237 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDuy Hung DoMANA GAME FACTORY PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Ninneko

All ratings100 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.8%

EF Defense

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

Bugs and requests

Ninneko

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • 🐛 Purchases not being received
  • 🐛 Charged bank but no resources

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bigger updates
  • More events
  • Improved graphics
  • More ways to get new units
  • Better equipment options

EF Defense

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Ninneko

One-time6
  • Pack 1$0.99
  • Pack 3$2.99
  • Pack 5$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Pack 10$9.99
  • Pack 20$19.99
  • Pack 30$29.99
11 purchases

EF Defense

One-time11
  • EF Pack 1$0.99
  • Defense Pack 1$0.99
  • EF Pack 2$1.99
Show 8 more
  • 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 Ninneko free?
Ninneko 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, Ninneko or EF Defense?
Ninneko is rated higher. Ninneko averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while EF Defense averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do Ninneko or EF Defense have ads?
EF Defense shows ads; Ninneko does not.
Which is updated more often, Ninneko or EF Defense?
Ninneko ships an update every 4 weeks, and EF Defense every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ninneko was updated on August 14, 2026 and EF Defense on September 1, 2026.

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