# Defender II vs Rush Defender

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Defender II | Rush Defender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-ii/id550081851/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-defender/id6670166646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DROIDHEN LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/550081854) | [Reflectica Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765108337) |

## 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


### Rush Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-defender/id6670166646)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*