# EF Defense vs Apeha

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.

Both are free to download. EF Defense sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Apeha asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | EF Defense | Apeha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-defense/id1605733721/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apeha/id6443915109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 237 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MANA GAME FACTORY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605733723) | [Sofia Drachuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650546428) |

## What reviewers say

### EF Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-defense/id1605733721)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EF Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EF Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| EF Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| EF Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| EF Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| EF Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 9 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Apeha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apeha/id6443915109)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*