# Base Defense! vs Defend The Plants

The clearest difference is rating: Base Defense! at 4.7 against Defend The Plants's 3.0. Base Defense! also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). Defend The Plants's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Base Defense! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Defend The Plants asks for nothing beyond the download.

Base Defense! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Base Defense! has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Base Defense!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Defend The Plants's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Base Defense! | Defend The Plants |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-defense/id1628006501/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defend-the-plants/id6450506814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **22.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 282 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Sergey Brashchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693566310) |

## What reviewers say

### Base Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-defense/id1628006501)

Lead your community, manage resources, and defend your base from enemies. Explore new areas to rescue civilians and expand your territory. Upgrade your character and hire workers to strengthen your defenses and conquer new bases.

**Highlights:** Base defense and expansion, Resource management, Enemy combat and boss battles, Civilian rescue and community building, Character upgrades, Worker hiring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting concept
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Severe performance issues and lag
- 💰 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Paid 'no ads' option doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Workers and upgrades not functioning properly
- Progress not saving correctly
- Inconsistent and unreliable gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add sound and music
- Improve progression and longevity
- Reduce reliance on ads
- Fix bugs and optimize performance


### Defend The Plants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defend-the-plants/id6450506814)

Protect your garden by harvesting resources, constructing defensive towers, and fending off waves of enemies. Engage in strategic gameplay to ensure the survival of your plants.

**Highlights:** Harvest resources, Build defensive towers, Defend garden from enemies, Strategic gameplay, Garden protection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Base Defense! free?

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

### Is Defend The Plants free?

Defend The Plants is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Base Defense! or Defend The Plants?

Base Defense! is rated higher. Base Defense! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Defend The Plants averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Base Defense! or Defend The Plants have ads?

Both Base Defense! and Defend The Plants show ads.

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