# Space War TD vs Dead By Extraction

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space War TD at 81% against Dead By Extraction's 29%. Space War TD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Dead By Extraction's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (771 vs 12). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space War TD sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Dead By Extraction sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dead By Extraction holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead By Extraction has 771 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 29% of Dead By Extraction'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, Dead By Extraction every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space War TD | Dead By Extraction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-war-td/id589287697/reviews) | **[4.6 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-by-extraction/id6758028746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **771** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 28.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 413 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [POLYCUBE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317807383) | [PIXEL RABBIT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612613657) |

## 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


### Dead By Extraction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-by-extraction/id6758028746)

Explore abandoned ruins, scavenge for valuable scrap, and fight off supernatural entities. Craft unique builds with powerful tools and rescue survivors to rebuild your sanctuary. Escape before the ruins claim you forever in this roguelike survival experience.

**Highlights:** Scavenge for scrap in abandoned buildings, Fight off ghouls with exorcist tools, Roguelike combat with triple-threat evolution, Collect over 50 unique Talismanic Tools, Rescue survivors to rebuild your camp, Explore 8+ distinct gothic environments

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aid Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aid Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aid Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aid Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Aid Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Aid Pack 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aid Pack 7 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space War TD free?

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

### Is Dead By Extraction free?

Dead By Extraction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space War TD or Dead By Extraction?

Dead By Extraction is rated higher. Space War TD averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Dead By Extraction averages 4.6 from 771 ratings.

### Do Space War TD or Dead By Extraction have ads?

Dead By Extraction shows ads; Space War TD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space War TD or Dead By Extraction?

Space War TD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dead By Extraction every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space War TD was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dead By Extraction 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.*