# Tower vs Goblins vs Archmagic Survivors TD

The clearest difference is update cadence: Archmagic Survivors TD at weekly against Tower vs Goblins's every 2 months. Archmagic Survivors TD also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (38% vs 14%). Tower vs Goblins's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tower vs Goblins sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Archmagic Survivors TD sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Archmagic Survivors TD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 273 and 605 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Tower vs Goblins's written reviews are positive against 38% of Archmagic Survivors TD's.

Tower vs Goblins ships an update every 2 months, Archmagic Survivors TD weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tower vs Goblins | Archmagic Survivors TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-vs-goblins/id6737189698/reviews) | **[4.7 (605 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmagic-survivors-td/id6744610413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 273 | **605** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **38.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 593 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [24 HIT Riga SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767364890) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## What reviewers say

### Tower vs Goblins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-vs-goblins/id6737189698)

Defend your castle from waves of attacking goblins in this strategic tower defense game. Upgrade your hero and fortress with various weapons and special skills to survive increasingly difficult enemy raids. Enjoy a visually appealing medieval world with endless fun.

**Highlights:** Build and defend your castle, Upgrade hero and base, Strategic placement of weapons, Level up hero abilities, Variety of weapons and skills, Visually appealing graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of money | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| A lot of money | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive tower defense gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing gaming experience
- 💡 Cool and innovative game mechanics
- ⚙️ Good game mechanics overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive forced ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Deceptive ad-removal pricing ($10-15) that doesn't work
- 🚫 Ad-free purchase doesn't remove all ads
- 🎯 Flying enemies overpowered and deal excessive damage
- 📊 Progression bar stuck at 3/4 on level 1

**Reported bugs**

- Archer/hero level stuck at 3/4 through level 1 despite progressing to later worlds
- Locked menu items never unlock even at high levels
- Challenge mode notifications appear but mode is inaccessible
- Ad-free purchase fails to remove optional reward ads
- Ads persist even with airplane mode enabled

**Requested features**

- Archer HP upgrade system
- Nerf flying enemy damage
- Increase tower placement limit beyond 16
- Add settings/options menu
- Unlock mechanism for locked features


### Archmagic Survivors TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmagic-survivors-td/id6744610413)

Engage in thrilling survival battles against endless enemy waves. Strategize with weapons, abilities, and gems to upgrade your character and overcome escalating challenges in a dynamic roguelike environment.

**Highlights:** Endless enemy waves, Roguelike survival elements, Weapon and ability upgrades, Gem strategy system, Diverse arena exploration, Dynamic gameplay with randomness

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monopoly Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| CosmicWheelShop 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Firstofferpack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bingo Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plinko Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Offer Skills1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| chainoffer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Firstofferpack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Card Silver | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monopoly Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Boss Master Card | $5.99 | one-time |
| Patrol Card | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summoners Pack 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| BattlePassBoss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Ticket x5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| ArcFund 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| BattlePass 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plinko Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monopoly Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chainoffer 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Card Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Firstofferpack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Growth Fund | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lottery Summoners Growthfund | $15.99 | one-time |
| Chest Event Growfund | $16.99 | one-time |
| chainoffer 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| BattlePassBasic | $25.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| Plinko Pack 8 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tower vs Goblins free?

Tower vs Goblins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Archmagic Survivors TD free?

Archmagic Survivors TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tower vs Goblins or Archmagic Survivors TD?

Archmagic Survivors TD is rated higher. Tower vs Goblins averages 4.3 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Archmagic Survivors TD averages 4.7 from 605 ratings.

### Do Tower vs Goblins or Archmagic Survivors TD have ads?

Both Tower vs Goblins and Archmagic Survivors TD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tower vs Goblins or Archmagic Survivors TD?

Tower vs Goblins ships an update every 2 months, and Archmagic Survivors TD weekly. Most recently, Tower vs Goblins was updated on September 21, 2026 and Archmagic Survivors TD on September 22, 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.*