# Elements Defender 3D vs Wizard's Survival

The clearest difference is rating: Wizard's Survival at 4.9 against Elements Defender 3D's 4.5. Wizard's Survival also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 64). Elements Defender 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elements Defender 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Wizard's Survival sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wizard's Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wizard's Survival has 4.3K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Elements Defender 3D's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wizard's Survival's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elements Defender 3D | Wizard's Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-defender-3d/id575787227/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizards-survival/id6504312892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 87.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [浩 章](https://appshunter.io/developer/553383736) | [APRO ONE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783741678) |

## What reviewers say

### Elements Defender 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-defender-3d/id575787227)

Defend the last magic crystal from invading monsters in this action-RPG tower defense game. Utilize a level-up system, strategic traps, powerful weapons, and loyal pets to defeat enemies and bosses across various challenging modes.

**Highlights:** Level-up and Talent System, Nightmare and Hell Modes, Upgradeable Magic Weapons, Pets and Egg Hatching, Traps and Guards, Hidden Boss Fights, Stunning 3D Graphics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Warrior's weapon pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100000 golds | $5.99 | one-time |
| 300 crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wizards' weapon pack I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Warrior's weapon pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wizard's weapon pack II | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1000 crystals | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000 crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic
- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🔋 Difficulty progression
- 🔋 Monetization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Incorrect item descriptions

**Requested features**

- More characters and pets
- Multiplayer mode
- Improved tutorial
- More levels and content


### Wizard's Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizards-survival/id6504312892)

Embark on a fantastical adventure as a wizard defending towns from endless monster hordes. Master unique magic skills, combine them for powerful combos, and battle formidable bosses in this one-handed roguelike tower defense game.

**Highlights:** Master unique magic skills, Battle evil monster bosses, Roguelike skill combos, Forge legendary skill combinations, One-handed gameplay

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Wizard Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Wizard Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 Wizard Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Wizard Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack 2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Wizard Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Wizard Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| WaveRogueGearsTowerBunker Defense | $114.99 | one-time |
| Summit Feast Pack | $114.99 | one-time |
| TheLegendofTartarDungeonMergeClash | $189.00 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $189.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Fun and easy to play
- 🎨 Great graphics
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔥 Overheating problems
- 🐛 Optimization and performance problems
- 🕹️ Poorly structured progression and gear system

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and error messages
- Connectivity issues on mobile data

**Requested features**

- Graphic settings option to improve performance
- Improved battery optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elements Defender 3D free?

Elements Defender 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wizard's Survival free?

Wizard's Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Elements Defender 3D or Wizard's Survival?

Wizard's Survival is rated higher. Elements Defender 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Wizard's Survival averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Elements Defender 3D or Wizard's Survival have ads?

Neither Elements Defender 3D nor Wizard's Survival shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elements Defender 3D or Wizard's Survival?

Elements Defender 3D ships an update monthly, and Wizard's Survival monthly. Most recently, Elements Defender 3D was updated on October 15, 2026 and Wizard's Survival on October 16, 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.*