# EF Defense vs TEARS RAIN

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EF Defense | TEARS RAIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/tears-rain/id6566181635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 237 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MANA GAME FACTORY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605733723) | [NARAENC](https://appshunter.io/developer/358706194) |

## 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 |


### TEARS RAIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tears-rain/id6566181635)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Growth Packs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Adventurer's Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 5 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 7 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 8 Adventurer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 2500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 6500 | $49.99 | one-time |


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