# GoNinja vs Defense Battle

The clearest difference is rating: GoNinja at 4.5 against Defense Battle's 3.1. GoNinja also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (268 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoNinja sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Defense Battle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GoNinja holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoNinja has 268 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of GoNinja's written reviews are positive against 67% of Defense Battle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoNinja | Defense Battle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goninja/id521804467/reviews)** | [3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-battle/id591586499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiptic](https://appshunter.io/developer/521804470) | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) |

## What reviewers say

### GoNinja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goninja/id521804467)

Experience the ultimate ninja adventure, slicing through a massive demon samurai army with agile jumps and powerful special attacks. Unlock new abilities, game modes, and costumes as you earn points for your kills and mission completions. Enjoy stunning HD graphics and smooth animations.

**Highlights:** Fast and brutal ninja action, Automatic enemy attacks, Rooftop scaling and wall busting, Special abilities (Bomb, Hyper Invincible Run, Barrier Shield), Unlockable game modes, abilities, and costumes, HD graphics and hand-drawn animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8000np | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 NP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 NP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 💎 Awesome graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Retry screen not always appearing
- Infinite jump glitch
- Upgrades/menus not closing properly

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to play own music
- Improved mission/achievement tracking
- Multiplayer mode


### Defense Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-battle/id591586499)

Defend your base from waves of attacking tanks and jeeps in this tower defense arcade game with RPG elements. Upgrade your turret, use special weapons like strikes and shields, and protect the base wall to become the best defender.

**Highlights:** Tower defense gameplay, RPG elements, Special weapon abilities (Strike, Stop, Shield), Tower and weapon upgrades, Base defense, Daily play rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 160000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 320000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoNinja free?

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

### Is Defense Battle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoNinja or Defense Battle?

GoNinja is rated higher. GoNinja averages 4.5 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Defense Battle averages 3.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do GoNinja or Defense Battle have ads?

Defense Battle shows ads; GoNinja does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoNinja or Defense Battle?

GoNinja ships an update monthly, and Defense Battle monthly. Most recently, GoNinja was updated on November 1, 2026 and Defense Battle on November 1, 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.*