# TDS vs Yonder Golf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yonder Golf at 100% against TDS's 35%. Yonder Golf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). TDS's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 3) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TDS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Yonder Golf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yonder Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TDS has 98K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of TDS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Yonder Golf's.

TDS ships an update monthly, Yonder Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TDS | Yonder Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tds-tower-destiny-survive/id6480174499/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonder-golf/id6777580426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 359 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [ZIma Logistics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883563240) |

## What reviewers say

### TDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tds-tower-destiny-survive/id6480174499)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Role Playing, #105 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #130 Top Free · Casual, #180 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Build and defend a mobile tower against waves of attacking zombies. Collect blocks to construct your fortress, equip it with weapons, and strategize your defense to survive the apocalypse. Upgrade your arsenal and progress through levels in this engaging RPG shooter.

**Highlights:** Tower construction and defense, Idle zombie wave shooter, Weapon collection and upgrades, Strategic gameplay, Level progression and unlocks, Vibrant graphics and animations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADS Tickets Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Game Boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| ADS Tickets Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ADS Tickets Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ADS Tickets Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ADS Tickets Offer 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Evolution Pack 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| ADS Tickets Offer 6 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🚀 Easy to get into
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive subscription for ad-free
- 🕰️ Forced ads after each run

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not registering properly after rounds
- Game freezing and crashing
- Audio issues after ads

**Requested features**

- More enemy and weapon variety
- Ability to choose weapons
- Permanent ad-free option
- Longer and more challenging levels
- Ability to keep progress between levels


### Yonder Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonder-golf/id6777580426)

Experience a tranquil golfing journey with simple one-thumb controls. Explore procedurally generated courses across eight evolving biomes, with physics and sound designed for a calming experience. Collect hidden relics and enjoy a peaceful escape.

**Highlights:** One-thumb golf controls, Endless procedural course, Eight living biomes, Hidden relics collection, Daily Hole challenge, Earned redo for stray swings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endless Journey | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TDS free?

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

### Is Yonder Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TDS or Yonder Golf?

Yonder Golf is rated higher. TDS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while Yonder Golf averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TDS or Yonder Golf have ads?

TDS shows ads; Yonder Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, TDS or Yonder Golf?

TDS ships an update monthly, and Yonder Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, TDS was updated on November 4, 2026 and Yonder Golf on October 31, 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.*