# Epic Defense TD vs Defender III

The clearest difference is ads: Epic Defense TD at none against Defender III's shown. Epic Defense TD also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Defender III's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Defense TD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Defender III sells 11 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 — 4.4 for Epic Defense TD against 4.5 for Defender III. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender III has 5.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Epic Defense TD's written reviews are positive against 70% of Defender III's.

Epic Defense TD ships an update every 2 months, Defender III every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Defense TD | Defender III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-defense-td-the-elements/id604683854/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-iii/id1131557212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [永城 戚](https://appshunter.io/developer/599397900) | [DROIDHEN LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/550081854) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Defense TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-defense-td-the-elements/id604683854)

Defend your ancient world from invading Orcs by harnessing the power of elements. Build towers, upgrade them with elemental magic, and unleash devastating attacks to repel the enemy. Experience a rich storyline across numerous levels with engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Elemental powers (volcano, lightning, iceberg), 21 well-designed levels, 2 game modes, 3 difficulty levels, RPG-like upgrading system, Eye-catching graphic design, Super HD maps

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 72,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |


### Defender III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-iii/id1131557212)

Lead your warriors and defend your kingdom from a dark dragon army in this epic tower defense game. Explore over 500 levels, master 4 elements, and upgrade your weapons and magic to defeat powerful bosses and evil magic.

**Highlights:** Over 500 levels, Explore 4 elements (Wind, Water, Earth, Fire), More than 50 skills to explore, Forge weapons and upgrade towers, More than 40 magical powers, Defeat epic monsters and bosses

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Crystals + EXTRA | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Crystals + EXTRA | $4.99 | one-time |
| 210000 Coins + EXTRA | $9.99 | one-time |
| Festival Pack B | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tower Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins + EXTRA | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Crystals | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 Crystals + EXTRA | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sylph + Gnome + Undine + Salamander | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Decent free-to-play model
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- ⏱️ Fun way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🎮 Controls/UI issues

**Reported bugs**

- Battle mode crashes frequently
- Inconsistent reward delivery
- Spinning wheel not working as intended
- Sync issues after device changes
- Graphical glitches on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more enemy/level variety
- Improve World Raid mode
- Implement level select option
- Optimize for newer devices
- Add more ways to earn premium currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Defense TD free?

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

### Is Defender III free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epic Defense TD or Defender III?

Defender III is rated higher. Epic Defense TD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Defender III averages 4.5 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Epic Defense TD or Defender III have ads?

Defender III shows ads; Epic Defense TD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Defense TD or Defender III?

Epic Defense TD ships an update every 2 months, and Defender III every 6 weeks. Most recently, Epic Defense TD was updated on October 21, 2026 and Defender III on October 30, 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.*