Comparison

EF Defense vs Apeha

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

Head to head
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.

About

Apeha

This is a companion app for a browser-based online game with a 20-year history. It offers tactical gameplay, a social-economic structure, crafting, and multiple professions across five races.

Highlights
  • Browser-based online game companion
  • Tactical gameplay
  • Social-economic player structure
  • Crafting system
  • Multiple professions
  • Five playable races
Features
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Клиент-дополнение для браузерной on-line игры APEHA.RU Для регистрации в игре необходимо перейти на сайт https://apeha.ru/ , пройти обучение выполняя Квест Новичка, получить 3 lvl и тогда врата в Магический лес будут открыты для тебя! Арена - это уникальная в своем роде on-line игра с 20-ти летней историей, в ней совмещены увлекатательная игровая часть с мощной тактической составляющей, а также присутствует хорошо развитая социально-экономическая структура взаимоотношений между игроками, развитая система крафта и множество профессий на любой вкус! На Арене представлены пять основных рас: - Люди - Орки - Эльфы - Гномы - Хоббиты и 1 специальная раса: - Драконы

Screenshots

EF Defense4 screens
Apeha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apeha at 100% against EF Defense's 34%. Apeha also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). EF Defense's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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. EF Defense sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Apeha asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apeha holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EF Defense has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of EF Defense's written reviews are positive against 100% of Apeha's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EF Defense ships an update every 3 weeks, Apeha weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EF Defense versus Apeha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEF DefenseApeha
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (57 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB178 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMANA GAME FACTORY PTE. LTD.Sofia Drachuk

Customer experience

EF Defense

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

Apeha

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
None

Apeha

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EF Defense free?
EF Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apeha free?
Apeha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EF Defense or Apeha?
Apeha is rated higher. EF Defense averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Apeha averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EF Defense or Apeha have ads?
EF Defense shows ads; Apeha does not.
Which is updated more often, EF Defense or Apeha?
EF Defense ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apeha weekly. Most recently, EF Defense was updated on October 22, 2026 and Apeha on October 12, 2026.

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