Comparison

Hellsquad Rrrush! vs Astro Defenders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hellsquad Rrrush!

Command a hellish army in this casual roguelike strategy defense game. Collect and raise cute but deadly demons, optimize strategic combinations, and make fateful decisions to repel human invaders. Engage in thrilling battles with RNG and unconventional tactics across various challenge modes.

Highlights
  • Collect and raise cute demons
  • Strategic synergy and decision-making
  • RNG and unconventional tactics
  • Adventure Dungeon, Arena, Guild Wars
  • Roguelike strategy defense
Features
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No room for retreat! March forth with your hellish army in this casual roguelike strategy defense! The humans have invaded hell and disrupted its peace. And so, the legions of hell advances, enraged by their plundering! The dwellers of hell will stand for this no more! The demons will attack! - Cute demons, deadly charges: Destructive power hidden behind cute looks! Collect and raise demons with hellish powers. - Strategic synergy, fateful decisions: Optimize your combinations. Your decisions will change the fate of hell. - RNG and strategy, thrilling battles: Will you leave it to fate, or take charge? Make the most of unconventional tactics. - Various challenge content, an endless march: Adventure Dungeon, Arena, Reclamation, and Guild Wars! Face endless challenges and overcome your limits. Are you ready for a hellish challenge? Become the commander of the legions of hell and unite the scattered demons to march! The fate of hell rests in your hands! Are you ready? It's time for Hellsquad Rrrush!! ■ App Access Permissions [Optional Access Permissions] - Notifications: Permissions to send informational alerts and advertisement Push notifications from the app to your phone - Tracking Permissions: Permissions to provide customized advertisements and analyze service use ※ You can still play the game without agreeing to receive Push notifications. Access permissions can be changed or withdrawn at any time. [Withdrawing Permissions] - Device settings > Select the app > Withdraw access permissions

About

Astro Defenders

Defend your planet from alien bugs in this strategy-based tower defense game. Collect legendary heroes, build your squad, and survive endless waves of monsters in epic battles. Compete in survival challenges and prove yourself as a true legend of defense.

Highlights
  • Epic clash battles with endless waves
  • Collect legendary heroes with unique skills
  • Boss raids and survival challenges
  • Strategic unit deployment and squad building
  • Compete in royal survival challenges
  • Free to play with no ads
Features
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[Clash among the stars begins now!] A peaceful planet has fallen. Alien bugs swarmed in, eating everything in sight. The kingdom of life collapsed, leaving only chaos. Now it’s up to the Astro Defenders — legendary heroes of survival — to fight back in this epic defense war. | Game Features | • Epic Clash Battles Survive endless waves of alien monsters. Use your strategy to command unique heroes and protect your kingdom. Each battle is dark, thrilling, and full of fun. • Legendary Heroes & Boss Raids Collect dozens of heroes, each with their own style. Test your luck in legendary raid battles against massive bosses. It’s not just zombies you’ll fear — these alien bugs are hungrier and tougher! • Survival & Strategy Every stage has multiple waves. Start with a random hero, earn resources, and summon more. Move units between waves, build the best lineup, and outsmart every monster with clever strategy. • Clash of Empires Compete in royal survival challenges, destroy the kingdoms of your enemies to protect your empire, and prove yourself in the last war among the stars. This is your chance to become a true legend of defense. ◆ Epic Battles, Endless Waves • Discover Astro Defenders: Recruit legendary heroes whose unique skills create the biggest impact in battle • Distinct, quirky hero designs • Bugs that feel as relentless as zombies • Massive boss raids and endless waves • Defend your kingdom with style and strategy —fast battles, endless fun. • Face relentless waves of monsters in a survival war like no other. ◆ Your Defense, Your Strategy • Each wave brings new terrain—adapt your strategy and deploy defenders wisely. • Build your legendary squad and raid massive bosses for glory. • Strategy, shooting, and defense—all packed into one free game. • Switch heroes, switch tactics, and rule the stars with your defenders. • From royal clashes to legendary raids, every stage feels unique. ◆ From Dark Wars to Royal Victories • Defend your planet and write your legend among the stars with Astro Defenders. • Lead your heroes through shadowed battles and rise to claim royal triumphs. • Survive epic clashes and feel the impact as you fight endless monsters. • Destroy their kingdoms and defend your planet. The destiny of your world is in your hands. • Enjoy free games with no ads—just pure epic fun every wave. ◆ Enjoy a Free Game with No Ads Jump right into action — Astro Defenders is totally free. Enjoy this shooting defense game without interruptions. No paywall, no ads, just pure fun every wave.

Screenshots

Hellsquad Rrrush!4 screens
Astro Defenders4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hellsquad Rrrush! and Astro Defenders both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Astro Defenders's written reviews are positive against 61% of Hellsquad Rrrush!'s. Astro Defenders also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Hellsquad Rrrush!'s advantage is ratings volume (721 vs 77). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hellsquad Rrrush! sells 36 one-off in-app purchases and Astro Defenders sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hellsquad Rrrush! against 4.7 for Astro Defenders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hellsquad Rrrush! has 721 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Hellsquad Rrrush!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Astro Defenders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hellsquad Rrrush! ships an update every 2 weeks, Astro Defenders weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hellsquad Rrrush! versus Astro Defenders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHellsquad Rrrush!Astro Defenders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (721 ratings) — better4.7 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings721 — better77
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size524 MB860 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWemade Max Co., Ltd.PLAYHARD

Customer experience

Hellsquad Rrrush!

All ratings721 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative27.7%

Astro Defenders

All ratings77 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative18.1%

Bugs and requests

Hellsquad Rrrush!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and loading issues
  • Difficulty spike after certain chapters

Requested features

2 requests
  • New mobs, minions and more content
  • Improve progression for free-to-play players

Astro Defenders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

36 purchases

Hellsquad Rrrush!

One-time36
  • Daily Package 1$0.99
  • Chapter 1 Clear Package$0.99
  • 3300 Product$1.99
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  • Epic Devil Summon Package$1.99
  • New Hellsquad Gift$1.99
  • Daily Package 2$1.99
  • Chapter 5 Clear Package$1.99
  • Basic Pass$3.99
  • 6500 Product$3.99
  • Daily Package 3$4.99
  • Basic Chapter Clear Bonus 1$4.99
  • Basic Membership$4.99
  • Piggy Bank 2$4.99
  • Premium Membership$5.99
  • Special Membership$5.99
  • 9500 Product$5.99
  • Awesome New Hellsquad Gift$7.99
  • 13000 Product$7.99
  • 14900 Product$9.99
  • Ex and Roulette Event Pack 3$9.99
  • Basic Artifact Clear Bonus 1$9.99
  • 21000 Product$12.99
  • 26000 Product$14.99
  • 24900 Product$14.99
  • New Devil summon Package 5-2$14.99
  • 34900 Product$19.99
  • Premium Artifact Clear Bonus 1$19.99
  • Premium Heaven Pass 2$19.99
  • Premium Chapter Clear Bonus 1$19.99
  • Elite Pass$19.99
  • Premium New Devil Bonus 5$19.99
  • New Devil summon Pass 5$19.99
  • 39000 Product$22.99
  • Premium Chapter Clear Bonus 6$29.99
  • 66000 Product$39.99
  • Lightning Giant Promo Pack 2$69.99
9 purchases

Astro Defenders

One-time9
  • Special_Offer_0001$0.99
  • SALE_03$2.99
  • SALE_05$4.99
Show 6 more
  • SALE_10$9.99
  • SALE_15$14.99
  • SALE_20$19.99
  • SALE_30$29.99
  • SALE_50$49.99
  • SALE_100$99.99

Questions

Is Hellsquad Rrrush! free?
Hellsquad Rrrush! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astro Defenders free?
Astro Defenders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hellsquad Rrrush! or Astro Defenders?
Hellsquad Rrrush! is rated higher. Hellsquad Rrrush! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 721 ratings, while Astro Defenders averages 4.7 from 77 ratings.
Do Hellsquad Rrrush! or Astro Defenders have ads?
Both Hellsquad Rrrush! and Astro Defenders show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hellsquad Rrrush! or Astro Defenders?
Hellsquad Rrrush! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Astro Defenders weekly. Most recently, Hellsquad Rrrush! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Astro Defenders on September 21, 2026.

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