# Space War TD vs Bounce Defense

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space War TD at 81% against Bounce Defense's 17%. Space War TD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Bounce Defense's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 12). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space War TD sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bounce Defense sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bounce Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bounce Defense has 1.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Space War TD's written reviews are positive against 17% of Bounce Defense's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Space War TD ships an update every 3 weeks, Bounce Defense weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space War TD | Bounce Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-war-td/id589287697/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-defense/id6740627201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 17.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POLYCUBE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317807383) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Space War TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-war-td/id589287697)

Defend Earth from alien invaders by strategically deploying and upgrading cannons and special weapons. This addictive game challenges your judgment and quick thinking to protect your bunker from increasingly powerful enemies.

**Highlights:** Free play mode, Deploy cannons and special weapons, Upgrade and reinforce bunker, Add attributes to cannons, Achievement options for attack efficiency, Global ranking system

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 energy cube | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 130 energy cube | $4.99 | one-time |
| 280 energy cube | $9.99 | one-time |
| 95000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120000 Gold | $11.99 | one-time |
| 350 energy cube | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Gold + 300 energy cube | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🎮 Good game mechanics
- 💎 Decent progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Grindy progression without in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Targeting/aiming issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not working
- Crashes on latest update
- Incorrect pricing/currency display

**Requested features**

- Daily missions for currency
- More upgrade options
- Replay/retry previous levels
- Improved difficulty scaling


### Bounce Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-defense/id6740627201)

Engage in a physics-based tower defense game where strategic bouncing and chain reactions are key to survival. Place bouncers and weapons on a tactical grid to guide your ball and unleash explosive destruction against endless enemy waves.

**Highlights:** Physics-based strategy, Grid-based defense building, Satisfying chain reactions, Upgrade weapons and bouncers, Endless enemy waves, Neon visuals and explosive FX

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X2 Speed Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP Pack Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP NoAD Pack Monthly Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Revive Offer! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revive Offer New! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack ! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DOUBLE SPEED ! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ADS Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| ADVANCED FUND | $9.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM FUND | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 💡 Clever mix of puzzle and tower defense
- 🚀 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Weapon freezing/glitching issues
- 🐛 Attacks targeting dead enemies
- 💡 Imbalanced weapon effectiveness
- 💡 Limited level variety

**Reported bugs**

- Electro weapon not firing when no enemies are on screen
- Health reset and increased health costs after update

**Requested features**

- Chinese language support
- Cosmetic customization options (weapon skins, projectile effects)
- Weapon balance adjustments
- More levels and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space War TD free?

Space War TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bounce Defense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space War TD or Bounce Defense?

Bounce Defense is rated higher. Space War TD averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bounce Defense averages 4.4 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Space War TD or Bounce Defense have ads?

Bounce Defense shows ads; Space War TD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space War TD or Bounce Defense?

Space War TD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bounce Defense weekly. Most recently, Space War TD was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bounce Defense on October 28, 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.*