Comparison

Defender II vs Rush Defender

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Defender II

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
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Download the @FreeAppADay.com Store App and wish for more top rated paid apps like Defender II to become FREE for a day! "It's rare for a mobile game to make players feel so powerful, but Droidhen does the job well with fun magic spells and smart scaling of enemy waves. And the bigger the waves get, the more satisfying it is to burn them down." -- Games.com Defender II, the HIT castle defense game is coming to App Store now! Waves of monsters are attacking your castle. They move fast, strike hard, and never give up. However, Defender is more powerful than ever before! What's more, Lava moat, Magic Towers will fight together with Defender! How to play? # Touch screen to shoot arrows. # Drag and drop spell icon to cast a spell. # Lava Moat: Burns enemies when they drop into lava moat. # Magic Tower: Provide MANA for spells. Also attacks enemie magically. # City Wall: Upgrade city wall to increase health point. # Mana: Mana is required to cast a spell. # Strength: Increase the damange of a arrow. # Agility: Increase shooting frequency. # Weapon: Select and equip proper bow to defend. # Power shot: Repel monsters. # Fatal Blow: Double damange with certain possibility. Game mode # Local mode: Defeat waves of monsters. # Battle mode: Challenge defenders from all over the world! Watch out, intruders will be stronger and stronger. New BOSSES will come out as stage goes. Be the hero, and win the HONORS! Any suggestion/feedback is welcome!

About

Rush Defender

Defend against endless waves of enemies using a powerful arsenal of weapons and unique abilities. Upgrade your skills and strategize your defenses to survive the onslaught and become the ultimate defender in this fast-paced action game.

Highlights
  • Endless waves of enemies
  • Unique abilities
  • Progression and upgrades
  • Strategic defense
  • Fast-paced action
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Get ready for the ultimate battle in Rush Defender! Waves of relentless enemies are coming your way, and it’s up to you to defend against the onslaught using a powerful arsenal of weapons and unique abilities. In this fast-paced action game, you’ll face an endless surge of foes, each more dangerous than the last. Your mission is simple: hold your ground and survive the rush! Upgrade your skills and strategize your defenses to become the ultimate defender. - Endless Waves of Enemies: Brace yourself for nonstop action as hordes of enemies rush towards you. The challenge intensifies with every wave, pushing your skills to the limit! - Unique Abilities: Deploy special abilities to turn the tide of battle. Whether it’s unleashing a devastating attack or fortifying your defenses, your abilities are key to survival. - Progression and Upgrades: As you advance through the game, unlock new weapons, enhance your abilities, and upgrade your equipment to take on even tougher enemies. Rush Defender is perfect for players who crave intense, strategic action. Can you survive the relentless rush and emerge as the ultimate defender? Join the battle now and prove your might! For the best gaming experience, you'll need an iPhone X or newer. Please note that the app is not compatible with iPad devices.

Screenshots

Defender II4 screens
Rush Defender3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rush Defender at 5.0 against Defender II's 4.2. Rush Defender also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Defender II's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Defender II sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Rush Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rush Defender holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender II has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defender II ships an update every 5 weeks, Rush Defender every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Defender II versus Rush Defender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefender IIRush Defender
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB186 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDROIDHEN LIMITEDReflectica Limited

Customer experience

Defender II

All ratings1,093 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews1,512 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative23.8%

Rush Defender

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Defender II

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Chinese mode
  • Implement account sync across devices
  • Develop Defender 4 or remaster the series

Rush Defender

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Defender II

One-time11
  • Defender II 8000 Coins$1.99
  • Defender II 25 Crystals$1.99
  • Defender II 8000 Coins (+50%)$1.99
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  • Defender II 25000 Coins$4.99
  • Defender II 75 Crystals$4.99
  • Defender II 25000 Coins (+50%)$4.99
  • Defender II 75 Crystals (+50%)$4.99
  • Gift Pack$4.99
  • Defender II 120000 Coins$19.99
  • Defender II 360 Crystals$19.99
  • Defender II 360 Crystals (+50%)$19.99
None

Rush Defender

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Defender II free?
Defender II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rush Defender free?
Rush Defender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Defender II or Rush Defender?
Rush Defender is rated higher. Defender II averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Rush Defender averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Defender II or Rush Defender have ads?
Defender II shows ads; Rush Defender does not.
Which is updated more often, Defender II or Rush Defender?
Defender II ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rush Defender every 2 days. Most recently, Defender II was updated on September 29, 2026 and Rush Defender on September 26, 2026.

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