Comparison

EF Defense vs TEARS RAIN

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

TEARS RAIN

Embark on an adventure to a mysterious tower after a cataclysmic event. Engage in strategic card battles, enhance your heroes' strength through roguelike progression, and utilize elemental attributes to overcome ferocious enemies. Collect and upgrade equipment to further boost your power and devise unique strategies for victory.

Highlights
  • Card battles with deck building
  • Roguelike hero progression
  • Elemental attribute system
  • Equipment enhancement for power boosts
  • Strategic combat variety
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The *Tears of the Goddess*,which is called "tear's rain" fell, and everything changed. Everything in the world became ferocious, and an uncharted tower arose. Could it all be because of Tears Rain? Help the heroes who have kept their sanity and head to the Tower of the Unknown to find out! *TCG*: Card Battles with enemies Before entering a dungeon, you can pre-assign each of your heroes' cards, and build a deck that fits the dungeon to tilt the odds in your favor! *Roguelike* : Heroes get stronger every time Each time you enter a dungeon, your heroes' levels are reset. As your heroes grow in-game, they will become stronger and stronger to defeat your enemies! *Attribute System* : Make battles even more fun! Take advantage of the bite-back relationship between fire, cold, and electricity attributes. Use elemental magic to tilt the fight in your favor. *RPG* : Increase your power through equipment enhancement Enhance your equipment with goods from dungeons to increase your power, and use it to crush your enemies! *Strategy: Defeat enemies in a variety of ways! Utilize the various systems in the game to defeat enemies in a variety of ways and move forward! If you have some feedbacks, please join our discord channel! https://discord.com/channels/1069852991663906826 For more information, please visit our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565026796900

Screenshots

EF Defense4 screens
TEARS RAIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TEARS RAIN at 5.0 against EF Defense's 4.3. EF Defense's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. EF Defense sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and TEARS RAIN 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

TEARS RAIN 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EF Defense ships an update every 3 weeks, TEARS RAIN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EF Defense versus TEARS RAIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEF DefenseTEARS RAIN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (57 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB440 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMANA GAME FACTORY PTE. LTD.NARAENC

Customer experience

EF Defense

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

TEARS RAIN

All ratings1 ratings
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
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
10 purchases

TEARS RAIN

One-time10
  • Growth Packs$0.99
  • Advanced Packs$3.99
  • Chapter 3 Adventurer's Pack$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Chapter 6 Adventurer's Pack$9.99
  • Chapter 4 Adventurer's Pack$9.99
  • Chapter 5 Adventurer's Pack$9.99
  • Chapter 7 Adventurer's Pack$9.99
  • Chapter 8 Adventurer's Pack$9.99
  • Diamond 2500$19.99
  • Diamond 6500$49.99

Questions

Is EF Defense free?
EF Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TEARS RAIN free?
TEARS RAIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EF Defense or TEARS RAIN?
TEARS RAIN is rated higher. EF Defense averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while TEARS RAIN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EF Defense or TEARS RAIN have ads?
Both EF Defense and TEARS RAIN show ads.
Which is updated more often, EF Defense or TEARS RAIN?
EF Defense ships an update every 3 weeks, and TEARS RAIN every 2 weeks. Most recently, EF Defense was updated on October 22, 2026 and TEARS RAIN on October 27, 2026.

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