# Epic Defense TD vs 保卫萝卜3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Epic Defense TD at 86% against 保卫萝卜3's 34%. Epic Defense TD also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). 保卫萝卜3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (112 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Defense TD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and 保卫萝卜3 sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Epic Defense TD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 保卫萝卜3 has 112 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Epic Defense TD's written reviews are positive against 34% of 保卫萝卜3's.

Epic Defense TD ships an update every 2 months, 保卫萝卜3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Defense TD | 保卫萝卜3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-defense-td-the-elements/id604683854/reviews)** | [2.8 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id1460233109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 33.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 849 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [永城 戚](https://appshunter.io/developer/599397900) | [Beijing Kai Luo Tian Xia Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/518606716) |

## 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 |


### 保卫萝卜3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id1460233109)

Engage in a classic tower defense experience with new maps, turrets, and gameplay modes. Build defenses to protect the protagonist, "Apo," through exciting challenges and adventures. Customize your character and enjoy pure tower defense fun.

**Highlights:** Classic tower defense gameplay, Innovative plot modes, New turrets and maps, Candy gameplay and slide mode, Radish customization and skill system, Standalone version

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 限时活动6元特惠 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60点券 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newcomer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元特惠 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 群英荟萃入场券-6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 家园试炼体力-50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 活动代币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时活动3元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时活动6元超值 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 活动特权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 高级骰子礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 190点券 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18元特惠 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 190 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 家园试炼体力-160 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350点券 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 380 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 限时活动30元超值 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 宠物柿子碎片-100个 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 810点券 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 860 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 波小凡限时-200碎片 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 龙法师礼包-200碎片 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1680 gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3580 gems | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to play
- ❤️ Nostalgic and beloved series
- 💡 Good game design and challenging levels
- 💰 Free-to-play with optional ads for boosts
- 🌟 Good graphics and cute characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires Chinese ID for verification
- 🌍 Not accessible to international players
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 📉 Difficulty spikes and frustrating gameplay
- 💸 Paid features and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to log in
- Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
- Black screen during real-name verification
- Ice chests cannot be opened in winter event
- Game crashes after completing certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add English language option
- Implement alternative verification methods (e.g., passport)
- Create international servers
- Add account login for progress saving
- More frequent game updates with new levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Defense TD free?

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

### Is 保卫萝卜3 free?

保卫萝卜3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Epic Defense TD or 保卫萝卜3?

Epic Defense TD is rated higher. Epic Defense TD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while 保卫萝卜3 averages 2.8 from 112 ratings.

### Do Epic Defense TD or 保卫萝卜3 have ads?

保卫萝卜3 shows ads; Epic Defense TD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Defense TD or 保卫萝卜3?

Epic Defense TD ships an update every 2 months, and 保卫萝卜3 fortnightly. Most recently, Epic Defense TD was updated on October 13, 2026 and 保卫萝卜3 on October 15, 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.*