# Rush Defense vs Pull Pull Pull Heroes

Rush Defense and Pull Pull Pull Heroes both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of Pull Pull Pull Heroes's written reviews are positive against 18% of Rush Defense's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rush Defense sells 30 one-off in-app purchases and Pull Pull Pull Heroes sells 16 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 Rush Defense against 4.8 for Pull Pull Pull Heroes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 507 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Rush Defense's written reviews are positive against 37% of Pull Pull Pull Heroes's.

Rush Defense ships an update fortnightly, Pull Pull Pull Heroes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rush Defense | Pull Pull Pull Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-defense-idle-td/id6474822680/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-pull-pull-heroes/id6738334778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 507 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 445 MB | 614 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HONG KONG BASIC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624254775) | [Perfeggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664686968) |

## What reviewers say

### Rush Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-defense-idle-td/id6474822680)

Defend mystical realms from monstrous adversaries in this idle tower defense game. Strategically place towers, unleash spells, and upgrade your defenses to fend off relentless enemy waves. Progress and strengthen your defenses even while offline.

**Highlights:** Unique tower defense gameplay, Strategic tower placement, Powerful spell unleashing, Idle progression system, Offline defense strengthening, Tower and ability upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Recharge Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| limit mastery | $1.99 | one-time |
| Festival 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Supply 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| limit crystal | $1.99 | one-time |
| limit diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| limit energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rank Boost Pack Crystals Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Festival 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds ×100 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rank Boost Pack Diamonds basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Crystal Piggy Bank | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bank (Skin Fragments)1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Basic Diamond Piggy Bank | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rank Boost Pack Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment event 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Stone Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adv. Pass 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| mediate Diamond Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adv. Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Novice Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medal Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| loong Skin | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Stone Pack 2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Rank Boost Pack Diamond Deluxe | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging tower defense gameplay mechanics
- 🔄 Regular game updates and new content additions
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for ad-skip pack
- 👥 Guild system adds social elements
- ⚡ Responsive developer compensation for issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐢 Excessively slow progression and grinding
- 📺 Intrusive and excessive advertisements
- 🔗 Ads with no close button or skip option
- 💳 Billing discrepancies and failed purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed or skipped
- Ads redirecting to external websites without exit option
- Game crashes after watching advertisements
- Server connection failures and offline status errors
- Purchased items and ad-skip packs not being delivered

**Requested features**

- Notifications for lab research completion
- Permanent speed increase rewards for watching ads
- Stackable ad-watch bonuses
- Game pause functionality
- Extended gold collection intervals (24 hours instead of 2)


### Pull Pull Pull Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-pull-pull-heroes/id6738334778)

Embark on a roguelike tower defense adventure where luck plays a crucial role. Assemble mystical allies, unlock ancient powers, and defend your forest home against waves of enemies. Experience a blend of crafting and strategic defense with a focus on drawing heroes and utilizing your luck to overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Roguelike deck building, Hero summoning, Tactical tower defense, Mystical ally assembly, Ancient power unlocking, Boss challenges

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| USD $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| USD $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| USD $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| USD $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| USD $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| USD $8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| USD $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| USD $11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| USD $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| USD $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| USD $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| USD $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| USD $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| USD $69.99 | $69.99 | one-time |
| USD $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Friendly gacha system
- 👍 Easy gear upgrade requirements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 2x speed locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Tutorial issues and game freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Co-op mode rewards not counting
- Mythic character introduction causes freezing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to move heroes
- Implement gear merging
- Add multiplayer co-op mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rush Defense free?

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

### Is Pull Pull Pull Heroes free?

Pull Pull Pull Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rush Defense or Pull Pull Pull Heroes?

Rush Defense is rated higher. Rush Defense averages 4.9 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Pull Pull Pull Heroes averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Rush Defense or Pull Pull Pull Heroes have ads?

Both Rush Defense and Pull Pull Pull Heroes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rush Defense or Pull Pull Pull Heroes?

Rush Defense ships an update fortnightly, and Pull Pull Pull Heroes monthly. Most recently, Rush Defense was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pull Pull Pull Heroes on September 20, 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.*