# Defender II vs Red Sword

The clearest difference is rating: Red Sword at 4.8 against Defender II's 4.2. Red Sword also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Defender II's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 278) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Defender II sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Red Sword sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Red Sword holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 278 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Defender II's written reviews are positive against 78% of Red Sword's.

Defender II ships an update every 5 weeks, Red Sword weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Defender II | Red Sword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-ii/id550081851/reviews) | **[4.8 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-sword/id1500823858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 278 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DROIDHEN LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/550081854) | [Tatsuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/558393529) |

## What reviewers say

### Defender II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-ii/id550081851)

Defend your castle from relentless waves of monsters using a variety of magical spells and defensive structures. Upgrade your city wall, manage mana, and equip powerful bows to repel invaders and defeat bosses. Compete globally in battle mode.

**Highlights:** Shoot arrows, Cast spells, Lava moat defense, Magic Tower support, Upgrade city wall, Local and Battle modes, Equip bows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Defender II 8000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Defender II 25 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Defender II 8000 Coins (+50%) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Defender II 25000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defender II 75 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defender II 25000 Coins （+50%） | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defender II 75 Crystals (+50%) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defender II 120000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Defender II 360 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Defender II 360 Crystals (+50%) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- ⏱️ Time-killing and addictive
- 👍 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 In-app purchases not working as expected
- 🔌 Game drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not delivering items
- Game freezing or getting stuck on loading screens
- Progress not saving across devices

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese mode
- Implement account sync across devices
- Develop Defender 4 or remaster the series


### Red Sword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-sword/id1500823858)

Engage in epic battles by enlarging your sword and unleashing a multitude of skills to defeat legions of monsters. Power up your abilities, equip numerous skills, and discover rare items to achieve ultimate strength. Explore bonus and hidden stages for an enhanced gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Enlarge sword for powerful attacks, Activate numerous skills, Equip any number of skills, Obtain powerful weapons, Power up abilities, Discover rare items, Bonus and hidden stages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RingEx1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| playercolor1 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Defender II free?

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

### Is Red Sword free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Defender II or Red Sword?

Red Sword is rated higher. Defender II averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Red Sword averages 4.8 from 278 ratings.

### Do Defender II or Red Sword have ads?

Both Defender II and Red Sword show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Defender II or Red Sword?

Defender II ships an update every 5 weeks, and Red Sword weekly. Most recently, Defender II was updated on November 1, 2026 and Red Sword on October 24, 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.*