Comparison

Kingdom Rush 5 vs SplitStream

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

Head to head
About

Kingdom Rush 5

Engage in an epic tower defense experience with a unique alliance of heroes and dark forces. Deploy powerful towers and command dual heroes simultaneously to overcome challenging enemies and conquer diverse battlefields.

Highlights
  • Play with 2 heroes simultaneously
  • Recruit 34 unique heroes and towers
  • 18 elite towers to build and upgrade
  • 6 terrains with fascinating battlefields
  • 25 campaign stages with fast-paced battles
  • 3 different game modes
  • 58+ game achievements
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With greater power and menace than ever before, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance brings forth a fresh, exhilarating experience, building upon the lightning-paced and captivating gameplay that propelled its predecessors to award-winning status. While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course. Prepare to harness the formidable might of dual heroes on the battlefield! YES, now you can play not only with one dragon but with TWO! Double the fire-breathing fun, double the chaos—just make sure they don't argue over who gets to hoard the most gold! All the heavy hitters like Paladins, Archers, Mages, Necromancers, and a bunch more are yours to boss around. But watch out, they might start arguing about who's the real hero of the party while the enemies sneak by! Are you poised for the ultimate clash? Embark on an epic journey alongside the brave warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army as they unite to conquer a colossal foe. GAME FEATURES: Recruit 34 unique heroes and towers! - 18 ELITE TOWERS to build and upgrade What’s a strategy game without mighty defense towers? Seize them to clash against any enemy! Pick between accurate Archers, lethal Paladins, and even trickful Demon Pits. - 16 EPIC HEROES - take tower defense battles to the next level PLAY WITH 2 HEROES SIMULTANEOUSLY! Get ready to witness the formidable might of the most unlikely dual-heroes combinations. A forest guardian spirit and a powerful battle automaton or perhaps a space-bending mage and your average Joe. - 6 TERRAINS with fascinating battlefields to conquer Defend Kingdom Rush’s colorful landscapes. Clash across the realm’s deep forest, or even its dangerous caverns. - 25 CAMPAIGN STAGES full of fast-paced td battles Set your strategy in exotic terrains full of surprising challenges and details. Clash against hordes of unpredictable enemies and epic boss fights to take your defense strategy to the limit! - 3 DIFFERENT GAME MODES to test your might Try different and more challenging ways of playing each stage after you emerge victorious. Who doesn't love a good challenge? - 58+ GAME ACHIEVEMENTS to conquer in battle What’s an epic strategy game without tasty rewards? Show off your skills and unlock prizes! - 45+ DIFFERENT ENEMIES to test your tower defense wits Show the alliance’s td battle skills with 4 different enemy clans. Beat each of them with a unique defense strategy! - And, of course… There are lots of easter eggs and the usual Ironhide Game Studio lighthearted humor. Because what's a strategy game without a few hidden surprises? -------- Ironhide Terms and Conditions: https://www.ironhidegames.com/TermsOfService Ironhide Privacy Policy: https://www.ironhidegames.com/PrivacyPolicy Indonesia Rating (IGRS): 13+ This game has been officially rated by the Indonesia Games Rating System (IGRS).

About

SplitStream

Features
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SPLITSTREAM - Bio-Digital Ascent Master the art of cellular division in this fast-paced arcade game. Control two connected cells that can split apart or merge together. Hold to split wide and brake, release to merge narrow and accelerate. Navigate through deadly obstacles by timing your splits perfectly. Center spikes require you to split. Side walls demand you merge. Every decision affects your speed and survival. How high can you ascend?

Screenshots

Kingdom Rush 54 screens
SplitStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SplitStream at Free against Kingdom Rush 5's $6.99. SplitStream also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 56) and ads (none vs shown). Kingdom Rush 5's advantage is chart position (#50 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On 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

SplitStream is free to download; Kingdom Rush 5 costs $6.99 up front. Kingdom Rush 5 sells 52 one-off in-app purchases. SplitStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kingdom Rush 5 ships an update fortnightly, SplitStream every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Kingdom Rush 5 versus SplitStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKingdom Rush 5SplitStream
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size917 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIronhide S.A.Suleyman Dibirov

Bugs and requests

Kingdom Rush 5

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Map scrolling issues on tablets
  • Inconsistent save/progress tracking

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add endless mode or more replayable content
  • Improve tower and hero descriptions
  • Reduce paywall costs or add more free content

SplitStream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

52 purchases

Kingdom Rush 5

One-time52
  • HERO THERIEN SALE$1.99
  • Hero Torres Sale$1.99
  • HERO ANYA SALE$1.99
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  • TOWER DUNE SENTINELS SALE$1.99
  • TOWER BATTLE BREWMASTERS SALE$1.99
  • Tower Dune Sentinels$2.99
  • Bog Hermit_ON SALE$2.99
  • TWILIGHT LONGBOWS SALE$2.99
  • Hero Therien$2.99
  • HERO WARHEAD SALE$2.99
  • HERO BRODEN SALE$2.99
  • HERO ONAGRO SALE$2.99
  • TOWER ELVEN STARGAZERS SALE$2.99
  • TOWER NECROMANCER SALE$2.99
  • TOWER OFFER 12$3.99
  • Tower Necromancer$4.99
  • TOWER TWILIGHT LONGBOWS$4.99
  • Hero Spydyr$4.99
  • Tower Surge Colossus$4.99
  • Sylvara_ON SALE$4.99
  • Bog Hermit$4.99
  • HERO DRAGON BONEHART SALE$4.99
  • Hero Stregi$4.99
  • Hero Warhead$4.99
  • Tower Elven Stargazers$4.99
  • HRS TWRS OFFER 10$4.99
  • HERO LUMENIR$4.99
  • HERO KOSMYR SALE$4.99
  • TOWER GRIM WRAITHS SALE$4.99
  • Hero Lumenir$6.99
  • Hero Kosmyr$6.99
  • HERO DRAGON BONEHART$6.99
  • Sylvara$6.99
  • Tower Grim Wraiths$6.99
  • Spiders Offer$7.99
  • Christmas Offer$7.99
  • Colossal Dwarfare$8.99
  • Wukong's Journey DLC$8.99
  • Dragon Wars DLC$8.99
  • Wukong's Journey DLC$9.99
  • Christmas Offer$9.99
  • ALL TOWERS BUNDLE_B$11.99
  • HRS TWRS ALL DA_B$11.99
  • HRS TWRS ALL LINIREA_B$11.99
  • Mega Tower Bundle$14.99
  • Halloween Offer$14.99
  • ALL HEROES BUNDLE$15.99
  • All Towers$19.99
  • Chest of gems$19.99
  • All towers2 variants$19.99
  • All Heroes$19.99
  • All heroes$29.99
None

SplitStream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kingdom Rush 5 free?
Kingdom Rush 5 costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SplitStream free?
SplitStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kingdom Rush 5 or SplitStream have ads?
Kingdom Rush 5 shows ads; SplitStream does not.
Which is updated more often, Kingdom Rush 5 or SplitStream?
Kingdom Rush 5 ships an update fortnightly, and SplitStream every 3 days. Most recently, Kingdom Rush 5 was updated on October 26, 2026 and SplitStream on September 30, 2026.

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