# Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD vs Kingdom War

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD at 84% against Kingdom War's 45%. Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (76K vs 198). Kingdom War's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Kingdom War sells 46 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD has 76K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD's written reviews are positive against 45% of Kingdom War's.

Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD ships an update every 2 months, Kingdom War every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD | Kingdom War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-rush-tower-defense-td/id516378985/reviews)** | [4.4 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-war-tower-defense-td/id1583745123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 44.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 664 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ironhide S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/558612918) | [ONDI TECHNOLOGY JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648266464) |

## What reviewers say

### Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-rush-tower-defense-td/id516378985)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Strategy, #181 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Defend your kingdom from evil forces using a variety of towers and spells. Command mighty heroes and lead your army to victory in this offline strategy game. Customize your defenses and face unique enemies and epic boss fights.

**Highlights:** Strategic tower placement and upgrades, Command 13 unique heroes, Over 50 unique enemy types, More than 60 achievements, Play offline, Intense boss fights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bolin Farslayer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ignus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magnus Spellbane | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag Of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| King Denas | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel Of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oni | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Over a decade old but it's still gold
- 🚀 Gameplay is chaos as you manage your units
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
- 💰 No ads or pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕹️ Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with heroes not having clear stats and abilities
- 💰 Some heroes locked behind paywall
- 🤕 Difficult for players with fine motor issues
- 🤔 Difficulty spike after completing main campaign

**Reported bugs**

- Pause screen issues causing accidental restarts
- Sound not working on some devices
- Certain abilities not working as expected on specific levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to unlock premium heroes through gameplay
- More new levels and content updates
- Sandbox mode with customizable enemies and towers
- Improved pause/restart functionality to avoid accidental quits


### Kingdom War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-war-tower-defense-td/id1583745123)

Engage in a 2D cartoon tower defense strategy game with RPG elements. Defend a fantasy continent by building towers, training soldiers, and controlling heroes against various enemy races. Explore diverse environments and overcome challenging missions.

**Highlights:** Fantasy continent setting with multiple races, 8 specialized tower types with unique abilities, Campaign missions and endless mode, Summon 5 epic ancient Gods, Control up to 3 mighty heroes with powerful skills, In-game encyclopedia for enemies and towers

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

**In-app purchases (46)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Expert bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Purchase Starter bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| ToG Selection Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| ToG Bundle 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colosseum Flash Sale I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Ruby | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Rush Bundle Day 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Rush Bundle Day 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Rush Bundle Day 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Dragon Tower | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colosseum Flash Sale II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Key bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support Pack 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colosseum Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin Bundle - Azarish A | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colosseum Flash Sale III | $2.99 | one-time |
| ToG Bundle 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eternal Frost Skin Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Membership Ticket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Slayer Skin Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ToG Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Normal Subscription Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colosseum Flash Sale IV | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Key bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource Package #1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Box of Ruby | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Aldrych | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Azarish | $9.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Resource Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Rush - Miriel Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Reinhard | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Tower Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Resource Package #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Auto Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Viren | $9.99 | one-time |
| Reinhard L.20 Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tower Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Support Pack 14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Block of Ruby | $24.99 | one-time |
| Resource Package #3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Ruby | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Ruby | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good graphics
- 💡 Unique tower upgrades
- 🚀 Enjoyable progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Excessive grinding required
- 🕹️ Unbalanced difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Unresponsive UI elements

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved login and account management
- Better communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD free?

Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kingdom War free?

Kingdom War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD or Kingdom War?

Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD is rated higher. Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while Kingdom War averages 4.4 from 198 ratings.

### Do Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD or Kingdom War have ads?

Both Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD and Kingdom War show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD or Kingdom War?

Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD ships an update every 2 months, and Kingdom War every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kingdom Rush Tower Defense TD was updated on September 24, 2026 and Kingdom War on September 15, 2026.

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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.*