# Defender II vs Tower vs Goblins

Defender II and Tower vs Goblins both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Defender II's written reviews are positive against 14% of Tower vs Goblins's. Defender II also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 273). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Defender II sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Tower vs Goblins sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Defender II against 4.3 for Tower vs Goblins. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 273 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Defender II's written reviews are positive against 14% of Tower vs Goblins's.

Defender II ships an update every 5 weeks, Tower vs Goblins every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Defender II | Tower vs Goblins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-ii/id550081851/reviews) | **[4.3 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-vs-goblins/id6737189698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 273 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DROIDHEN LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/550081854) | [24 HIT Riga SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767364890) |

## 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


### Tower vs Goblins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-vs-goblins/id6737189698)

Defend your castle from waves of attacking goblins in this strategic tower defense game. Upgrade your hero and fortress with various weapons and special skills to survive increasingly difficult enemy raids. Enjoy a visually appealing medieval world with endless fun.

**Highlights:** Build and defend your castle, Upgrade hero and base, Strategic placement of weapons, Level up hero abilities, Variety of weapons and skills, Visually appealing graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of money | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| A lot of money | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive tower defense gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing gaming experience
- 💡 Cool and innovative game mechanics
- ⚙️ Good game mechanics overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive forced ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Deceptive ad-removal pricing ($10-15) that doesn't work
- 🚫 Ad-free purchase doesn't remove all ads
- 🎯 Flying enemies overpowered and deal excessive damage
- 📊 Progression bar stuck at 3/4 on level 1

**Reported bugs**

- Archer/hero level stuck at 3/4 through level 1 despite progressing to later worlds
- Locked menu items never unlock even at high levels
- Challenge mode notifications appear but mode is inaccessible
- Ad-free purchase fails to remove optional reward ads
- Ads persist even with airplane mode enabled

**Requested features**

- Archer HP upgrade system
- Nerf flying enemy damage
- Increase tower placement limit beyond 16
- Add settings/options menu
- Unlock mechanism for locked features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Defender II free?

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

### Is Tower vs Goblins free?

Tower vs Goblins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Defender II or Tower vs Goblins?

Tower vs Goblins is rated higher. Defender II averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tower vs Goblins averages 4.3 from 273 ratings.

### Do Defender II or Tower vs Goblins have ads?

Both Defender II and Tower vs Goblins show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Defender II or Tower vs Goblins?

Defender II ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tower vs Goblins every 2 months. Most recently, Defender II was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tower vs Goblins on October 19, 2026.

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