# Magic Defense vs Underdark

The clearest difference is rating: Underdark at 4.8 against Magic Defense's 4.3. Underdark also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 57%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 432). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Defense sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Underdark sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Underdark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Underdark has 4.1K ratings behind it against 432, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Magic Defense's written reviews are positive against 72% of Underdark's.

Magic Defense ships an update weekly, Underdark every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Defense | Underdark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-defense-td/id6475539174/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underdarkdefense/id6482025287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 432 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 632 MB | 520 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OBLIQUE GAMES, Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032294185) | [SeungHo Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626940418) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-defense-td/id6475539174)

Engage in an auto-idle defense RPG set in a fantasy world threatened by monsters. Collect spirits and allies, build your deck, and enjoy pinball-style combat in this roguelike adventure.

**Highlights:** Classic defense & roguelike gameplay, Roguelike structure, Collect spirits, Pinball-style combat, Tower defense deck building, Collect allies and defend

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Package 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Piggy 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package 03 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Piggy 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| Familiar Key Booster x10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| AD Free Membership - 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Unit Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Gold | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Cute character designs
- 👍 Enjoyable casual experience
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique tower defense concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on character stats
- 🔍 Unclear progression mechanics
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being lost or reset after updates
- Time zone changes causing login issues
- Freezing and crashing during ads or gameplay
- Slow server response times for some regions

**Requested features**

- Add co-op or multiplayer mode
- Improve character and weapon descriptions
- Implement a one-time ad removal option
- Add a 'sweep' feature for completed content
- Improve summoning/gacha rates and systems


### Underdark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underdarkdefense/id6482025287)

Defend the Eternal Flame from relentless dark forces in this tactical tower defense game. Strategically place towers, choose powerful buffs, and level up unique heroes to forge an impenetrable defense. Enjoy one-handed gameplay for strategic fun anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Defend the Eternal Flame, One-handed gameplay, Customize defense strategy, Level up heroes, Strategic tower placement, Choose buffs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| daily_package_01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| blade_pakcage | $2.99 | one-time |
| daily_package_02 | $2.99 | one-time |
| exp_2x | $3.49 | one-time |
| Event Package 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| add_speed | $7.49 | one-time |
| season_superpass_1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| pack_remove_ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| pack_remove_ads2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| season_hyperpass_1 | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Generous with rewards
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Unique tower defense mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔒 Paywall for progression
- 🔒 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔒 Confusing UI with too many menus

**Reported bugs**

- Goblin tower factory causing game slowdown
- Consecutive login rewards reset after updates
- Invisible towers in multiplayer

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate towers
- Move towers after placement
- More enemy variety and animations
- Improved co-op mode
- Simplified progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Defense free?

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

### Is Underdark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Defense or Underdark?

Underdark is rated higher. Magic Defense averages 4.3 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while Underdark averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Magic Defense or Underdark have ads?

Both Magic Defense and Underdark show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Defense or Underdark?

Magic Defense ships an update weekly, and Underdark every 4 days. Most recently, Magic Defense was updated on November 4, 2026 and Underdark on November 4, 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.*