# Defender II vs Epic Defense TD

The clearest difference is ads: Epic Defense TD at none against Defender II's shown. Epic Defense TD also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (86% vs 71%). Defender II's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 17). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Defender II sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Epic Defense TD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Epic Defense TD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender II has 1.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Defender II's written reviews are positive against 86% of Epic Defense TD's.

Defender II ships an update every 5 weeks, Epic Defense TD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Defender II | Epic Defense TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-ii/id550081851/reviews) | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-defense-td-the-elements/id604683854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DROIDHEN LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/550081854) | [永城 戚](https://appshunter.io/developer/599397900) |

## 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


### Epic Defense TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-defense-td-the-elements/id604683854)

Defend your ancient world from invading Orcs by harnessing the power of elements. Build towers, upgrade them with elemental magic, and unleash devastating attacks to repel the enemy. Experience a rich storyline across numerous levels with engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Elemental powers (volcano, lightning, iceberg), 21 well-designed levels, 2 game modes, 3 difficulty levels, RPG-like upgrading system, Eye-catching graphic design, Super HD maps

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 72,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Defender II free?

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

### Is Epic Defense TD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Defender II or Epic Defense TD?

Epic Defense TD is rated higher. Defender II averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Epic Defense TD averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Defender II or Epic Defense TD have ads?

Defender II shows ads; Epic Defense TD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Defender II or Epic Defense TD?

Defender II ships an update every 5 weeks, and Epic Defense TD every 2 months. Most recently, Defender II was updated on October 23, 2026 and Epic Defense TD on October 21, 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.*