# Crypto Magnet vs Defense Clash

The clearest difference is rating: Defense Clash at 4.7 against Crypto Magnet's 4.0. Defense Clash also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (23% vs 13%). Crypto Magnet's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 138). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crypto Magnet sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Defense Clash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Defense Clash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crypto Magnet has 2K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Crypto Magnet's written reviews are positive against 23% of Defense Clash's.

Crypto Magnet ships an update every 5 weeks, Defense Clash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crypto Magnet | Defense Clash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-magnet/id1609616704/reviews) | **[4.7 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-clash/id1666273276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **23.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OVIVO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405708) | [Guangzhou Miyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666199595) |

## What reviewers say

### Crypto Magnet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-magnet/id1609616704)

Engage in a crypto collecting adventure where you upgrade your skills to discover and catch over a hundred unique cryptocurrencies. Enjoy idle gameplay that earns you money even when you're away, and strive to complete your collection.

**Highlights:** Simple and addictive gameplay, Idle gameplay for passive earnings, Collect over 100 unique cryptocurrencies, Upgrade skills to collect more, Crypto gallery to track collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| X3 Coins and No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Profit Kit | $6.99 | one-time |
| Triple Stack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game concept
- 💎 Interesting crypto-related theme
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Misleading or non-functional features
- 🕰️ Slow progression and grind
- 💰 Paid features not working as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing and not closing properly
- Offline earnings not working as expected
- Purchased features not being applied
- Frequent crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Reduce number of ads
- Improve stability and fix bugs
- Provide more transparent and fair monetization
- Enhance gameplay progression and rewards


### Defense Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-clash/id1666273276)

Engaging action game where you defend and expand your base. Master over 200 levels with tactical challenges, upgradeable guns, and boss battles. Enjoy stylish graphics and an atmospheric soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Tactical base defense, Upgradeable guns, Over 200 unique levels, Nearly 20 different bosses, Stylish graphics, Atmospheric soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads items | $0.99 | one-time |
| A bulk diamonds 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| A bulk diamonds 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rocketgun | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,700 diamonds | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crypto Magnet free?

Crypto Magnet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Defense Clash free?

Defense Clash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crypto Magnet or Defense Clash?

Defense Clash is rated higher. Crypto Magnet averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Defense Clash averages 4.7 from 138 ratings.

### Do Crypto Magnet or Defense Clash have ads?

Both Crypto Magnet and Defense Clash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crypto Magnet or Defense Clash?

Crypto Magnet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Defense Clash fortnightly. Most recently, Crypto Magnet was updated on October 30, 2026 and Defense Clash on October 24, 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.*