Comparison

Tower Maze Defense vs Combo Koala

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

Head to head
About

Tower Maze Defense

Build strategic tower mazes to defend against waves of enemies in this unique tower defense game. Explore an old-school setting with trippy music, upgrade towers, and utilize shaman powers. Choose from three difficulty modes to enjoy the story or test your strategic limits.

Highlights
  • Build towers anywhere
  • Upgrade and delete towers
  • Utilize shaman powers
  • Face 60 waves of enemies
  • Three game modes (Easy, Normal, Extreme)
  • Mega Attacks for area damage
Features
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Build towers anywhere in this tower defense game to damage and block incoming waves of evil enemies. Surprisingly, those enemies look like yourself. Discover where they came from in an old-school setting with trippy music as you move from wave to wave unlike in any other tower defense game you have played. You can delete, upgrade, and chose different types of towers to make the most optimal play. Most towers rely on the powers of the shaman who guides you through the game. You have a fixed 60 waves to go through. Make sure to rebuild your tower defenses to best fit the current wave. Once you beat the final monster terrorizing the village, you will have a choice to make. Chose wisely, Defender! Three modes are available: - Easy: casually finish the game, and enjoy the story line. - Normal: some challenge towards the end. Learn tips for extreme mode. - Extreme: learn the full power of mazes to beat the game. No mega attack required to finish it. Mega Attacks are in this td game because they are fun; experience the full power of the shaman and damage all enemies on the board.

About

Combo Koala

Engage in a unique action puzzle game that blends checkers-style strategy with intense combo fighting. Battle ninjas, unlock abilities, and progress through an epic adventure. Enjoy offline play and challenging puzzles.

Highlights
  • Checkers-style gameplay with combo fighting
  • RPG progression system
  • Epic boss battles
  • Variety of unique enemies
  • Offline play support
  • Challenging puzzles and quests
Features
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Action X Checkers = Nothing you've seen before! Experience a unique and exciting action puzzle game with Combo Koala! You'll use your wits and strategy to battle deadly enemy ninjas using a checkers-style gameplay system. String together epic combos and special moves to slice and slash your way through hordes of enemies. Supports Offline Play! With a variety of different enemies, each with their own unique attacks, you'll need to think on your feet and use different abilities to give you an edge in battle. Features: - Unique checkers-style gameplay mixed with highly satisfying combo fighting action - Checkers-style gameplay mixed with highly satisfying combo fighting action - Epic boss battles - Use different abilities to give you an edge in the battlefield - Variety of different enemies, each with their unique attacks - Useful items that can aid you in life and death situations - Guarantee you haven’t tried a game like this! RPG: Experience a deep and rewarding RPG progression system as you level up your character, unlock new abilities, and customize your playstyle. Adventure: Embark on an epic adventure to save your homeland from the evil ninjas. Explore a variety of different environments, battle powerful enemies, and complete challenging quests. Puzzle: Solve challenging puzzles to progress through the game and unlock new areas. Strategy: Use your wits and strategy to outsmart your enemies in battle. Offline: Play Combo Koala offline anytime, anywhere. If you're a fan of RPGs, puzzles, and action games, then Combo Koala is the perfect game for you! Apple’s Standard License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tower Maze Defense4 screens
Combo Koala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Combo Koala at 4.9 against Tower Maze Defense's 4.4. Combo Koala also leads on ratings volume (665 vs 149). Tower Maze Defense's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Tower Maze Defense sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Combo Koala sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Combo Koala holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 665 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Tower Maze Defense's written reviews are positive against 68% of Combo Koala's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tower Maze Defense ships an update every 5 days, Combo Koala fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tower Maze Defense versus Combo Koala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTower Maze DefenseCombo Koala
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (149 ratings)4.9 (665 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews67.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings149665 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB235 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPaperboi data management, llcTwitchy Finger Ltd

Customer experience

Tower Maze Defense

All ratings143 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative24.0%

Combo Koala

All ratings664 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative27.9%

User reviews

Tower Maze Defense

From 149 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Old-school TD fun
  • 👍 Challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and entertaining
  • 👍 Great strategy game
  • 👍 Good art and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy lightning tower
  • 🐛 Shop resets frequently
  • 🐛 Endless mode formatting issues
  • 🐛 Cannot see entire map in endless mode
  • 🐛 Limited story runs

Combo Koala

From 665 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Unique combat mechanics
  • 💡 Interesting character designs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
  • 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
  • 🤯 Difficulty spike too early

Bugs and requests

Tower Maze Defense

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Lightning tower only hits land
  • Shop resets after reopening app or playing endless
  • Endless mode formatting is incorrect
  • Cannot see entire map in endless mode
  • Cannot build on top row in endless mode on iPhone 15
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  • UI elements obstruct tower placement in endless mode

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fix lightning tower bug
  • Add more tower types for air attacks
  • Add a rank-up system with points
  • Improve endless mode formatting
  • Increase map space
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  • Add infinite play mode
  • Add different boards with themed enemies
  • Allow disabling air attackers
  • Add time-speed controls (1/2x, 1x, 2x)

Combo Koala

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to access shop after unlocking
  • Arrows not collected after levels
  • Freezing during cloud save attempts

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Better balance and progression
  • Save/cloud sync functionality
  • Improved energy/stamina system

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tower Maze Defense

One-time5
  • Tesla Tower$0.99
  • Poison Tower$0.99
  • Vortex Tower$0.99
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  • 5000 Skull Coins$2.99
  • Full Game - no ads$9.99
10 purchases

Combo Koala

Subscriptions2
  • 28 Days Daily Gems$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Ad Coupons$9.991 Month
One-time8
  • 80 Gems Pack$0.99
  • Best Value Starter Pack$1.99
  • Basic Boost Bundle$1.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • New Hero Training Pack$4.99
  • Superior Stage Pass$4.99
  • Universal Equipment Pack$9.99
  • Premium Stage Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Tower Maze Defense free?
Tower Maze Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Combo Koala free?
Combo Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tower Maze Defense or Combo Koala?
Combo Koala is rated higher. Tower Maze Defense averages 4.4 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Combo Koala averages 4.9 from 665 ratings.
Do Tower Maze Defense or Combo Koala have ads?
Both Tower Maze Defense and Combo Koala show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tower Maze Defense or Combo Koala?
Tower Maze Defense ships an update every 5 days, and Combo Koala fortnightly. Most recently, Tower Maze Defense was updated on November 3, 2026 and Combo Koala on November 3, 2026.

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