Comparison

StiltMan vs Dragon Defender

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

Head to head
About

StiltMan

Features
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Get as tall and wide as you can to take out obstacles and beat the level!

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Dragon Defender

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Welcome to Dragon Defender, a thrilling fantasy action game that combines running challenges with strategic tower defense. Take the role of a mighty wizard, summon legendary dragons, and protect the king’s kingdom from endless waves of invading monsters. Are you ready to command your dragon army and serve the crown? Run and Power Up Begin your adventure in the running phase. Dodge deadly traps, gather vital bonuses, and collect upgrades that increase your damage, attack speed, and health. Every step strengthens your wizard and prepares your dragons for the battles to come. Unleash the Dragons Summon a team of powerful dragons, each with their own unique ability: Breeze: Blows a strong wind that slows down enemies and knocks them back. Flash: Fires a continuous energy beam that damages everything in its path. Vine: Summons thorned vines that slow monsters in an area, with extra damage in the center. Scorch: Launches a fiery fireball that explodes on impact and knocks enemies back. Frost: Shoots an icy shard that pierces through multiple foes and pushes them back slightly. Spark: Calls down a lightning strike that paralyzes enemies in an area. Build your ultimate dragon squad and dominate the battlefield. Defend the Kingdom When the enemy horde attacks, it is time for the tower defense phase. Select powerful boosts for your dragons and repel relentless enemies such as slimes, cyclops, and towering ogres. Every wave is more dangerous than the last. Can your team hold the line and protect the king’s lands? Upgrade and Merge Level up your dragons, unlock new powers, and merge them into stronger rarities. Create unstoppable combinations to overcome even the toughest monsters. Fantasy Adventure Awaits Dragon Defender delivers fast-paced running action, strategic dragon defense, and deep progression. Gather your dragons, master their abilities, and defend the king’s kingdom from the forces of darkness. Download Dragon Defender today and begin your legendary defense!

Screenshots

StiltMan4 screens
Dragon Defender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StiltMan at 11.0 against Dragon Defender's 13.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
StiltMan versus Dragon Defender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStiltManDragon Defender
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurat Kaan UstaogluSOZAP

In-app purchases

None

StiltMan

No in-app purchases

None

Dragon Defender

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StiltMan free?
StiltMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dragon Defender free?
Dragon Defender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StiltMan or Dragon Defender have ads?
Both StiltMan and Dragon Defender show ads.
Which is updated more often, StiltMan or Dragon Defender?
StiltMan ships an update every 3 days, and Dragon Defender every 3 days. Most recently, StiltMan was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dragon Defender on October 25, 2026.

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