# Raid Rush vs Defense Protocol

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Defense Protocol at none against Raid Rush's 30. Defense Protocol also leads on ads (none vs shown). Raid Rush's advantage is chart position (#24 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raid Rush sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Defense Protocol asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raid Rush | Defense Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-rush-tower-defense-td/id1662335371/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Panteon Yazilim Oyun Egitim Teknolojileri ve Hizmetleri Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/545605917) | [JOSEPH ALLEN GEORGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811413988) |

## What reviewers say

### Raid Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-rush-tower-defense-td/id1662335371)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Action, #43 Top Grossing · Strategy, #103 Top Free · Strategy, #179 Top Free · Action, #199 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a unique tower defense experience where strategy meets chance. Assemble a battle deck, strategically place towers and roads, and defend your base against waves of enemies. Level up, unlock new units, and compete in events to claim victory.

**Highlights:** Strategic tower and road placement, Random tower card draws, Deck building and unit upgrades, Path control for enemy routes, Diverse maps and enemy types, Events and tournaments, Daily rewards and quests

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Play Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Mega Monthly Card | $15.99 | per month |
| Raid Rush Pack 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 16 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 17 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 9 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 12 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 19 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 11 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 12 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 21 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 15 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Terminator Pack 9 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 7 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 21 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Terminator Pack 10 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Defense Pack 8 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 24 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 25 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Terminator Pack 12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 54 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game mechanics
- 👍 Unique tower/path building
- 💡 Randomized card system
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes often
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔀 Random card selection issues
- 🤯 Difficulty spikes too high

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Ads not working as intended
- Crashes on new updates
- Inconsistent card selection

**Requested features**

- More tower/upgrade options
- Ability to choose towers/paths
- Endless/survival mode
- Better progression system


### Defense Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-protocol/id6811413986)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raid Rush free?

Raid Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Defense Protocol free?

Defense Protocol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Raid Rush or Defense Protocol have ads?

Raid Rush shows ads; Defense Protocol does not.

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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.*