# Factory Frontier vs Larry's Defense

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Larry's Defense at 100% against Factory Frontier's 50%. Larry's Defense also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (93 vs 14). Factory Frontier's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Factory Frontier sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Larry's Defense sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Larry's Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larry's Defense has 93 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Factory Frontier's written reviews are positive against 100% of Larry's Defense's.

Factory Frontier ships an update every 2 weeks, Larry's Defense fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Frontier | Larry's Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-frontier/id6738281403/reviews) | **[4.9 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larrys-defense/id6746937098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Cerrone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724658473) | [Roel Strolenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819042253) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-frontier/id6738281403)

Design and expand a 2D factory to maximize profits by strategically placing production elements. Optimize your setup, unlock upgrades, and rebirth for unique bonuses to grow your industrial empire. Ideal for players who enjoy strategy and automation.

**Highlights:** Design and expand 2D factories, Strategic placement of production elements, Optimize production lines, Unlock upgrades, Rebirth for bonuses, Automation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Quests | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Layout Slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| MVIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vip Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |


### Larry's Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larrys-defense/id6746937098)

Engage in wave-based strategic defense, upgrading a hero and crafting equipment to survive increasingly difficult enemy waves. Master skills, ascend for infinite progression, and compete weekly. Customize your hero and collect enemies in a goofy adventure.

**Highlights:** Wave-based survival gameplay, RPG hero attribute distribution, Equipment crafting and upgrades, Skill unlocking and mastery, Infinite progression via Ascension, Offline play, Weekly competitions, Enemy collection (Ghostdex)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Rubies | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Ghost Chance | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Max Battle Speed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Skill Slot | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Frontier free?

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

### Is Larry's Defense free?

Larry's Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Factory Frontier or Larry's Defense?

Larry's Defense is rated higher. Factory Frontier averages 3.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Larry's Defense averages 4.9 from 93 ratings.

### Do Factory Frontier or Larry's Defense have ads?

Larry's Defense shows ads; Factory Frontier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Frontier or Larry's Defense?

Factory Frontier ships an update every 2 weeks, and Larry's Defense fortnightly. Most recently, Factory Frontier was updated on September 20, 2026 and Larry's Defense on September 1, 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.*