# Fantasy TD vs Cryptid Defense

The clearest difference is price: Cryptid Defense at Free against Fantasy TD's $1.99. Fantasy TD's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 3). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Cryptid Defense is free to download; Fantasy TD costs $1.99 up front. Fantasy TD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cryptid Defense sells 3 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 — 4.9 for Fantasy TD against 5.0 for Cryptid Defense. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fantasy TD has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fantasy TD | Cryptid Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-td/id6464279907/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptid-defense-tower-td/id6790016873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 600 MB | 385 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ktisis Web, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705664096) | [Andrew Tanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790016875) |

## What reviewers say

### Fantasy TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-td/id6464279907)

A fast-paced, strategic tower defense game where players build towers, cast spells, and upgrade defenses to repel waves of monsters. It offers a challenging experience focused on tactical placement and resource management to protect your castle.

**Highlights:** Build towers, Cast spells, Upgrade defenses, Stop monsters, Strategic gameplay, Fast-paced action

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Cryptid Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptid-defense-tower-td/id6790016873)

Defend the wilds as legendary creatures against invading settlers and trappers. Strategically choose your cryptids and their upgrades to overcome 19 illustrated battlegrounds across three distinct worlds. Unlock new legends and experience a story carried by fully voiced cutscenes.

**Highlights:** 19 illustrated battlegrounds, 20 unique cryptids with upgrades, Strategic cryptid selection, Unlock cryptids by winning levels, 24 fully voiced cutscenes, Three distinct worlds with unique challenges

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Relics | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Relics | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Relics | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fantasy TD free?

Fantasy TD costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Cryptid Defense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fantasy TD or Cryptid Defense?

Cryptid Defense is rated higher. Fantasy TD averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Cryptid Defense averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fantasy TD or Cryptid Defense have ads?

Neither Fantasy TD nor Cryptid Defense shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fantasy TD or Cryptid Defense?

Fantasy TD ships an update weekly, and Cryptid Defense weekly. Most recently, Fantasy TD was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cryptid Defense on November 5, 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.*