Trap Lords vs Splash Defense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trap Lords
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Prepare for an epic battle of wits and strategy! In Trap Lords, your castle is under siege, and it's up to you to stop the invaders. Use your cunning to place traps in the best locations, then merge them to unlock powerful upgrades. With every wave of enemies, your skills will be put to the test. Can you build the ultimate defense and protect your castle from total destruction?
Splash Defense
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In Splash Defense, prepare for an explosive, colorful adventure where every placement choice is crucial to saving your castle from the enemy waves. As a fearless defender, you have a variety of weapons and traps at your disposal to fend off increasingly numerous and dangerous enemy attacks. Varied Weapons and Traps: Place traps like the Devastating Hammer, the Sharp Circular Saw, or the Ninja-style Rotating Arm—deadly traps that crush, cut, or push back your enemies. But that's not all! You can also deploy powerful turrets like the Minigun, which fires bullets at breakneck speed, the Splash Gun for area attacks, the Big Cannon for destructive impact, or the Boomerang to strike multiple enemies with a single throw, and many more! Explosive Paint and Progression: Each enemy you defeat explodes into a vibrant splash of paint, a visual explosion that adds a fun and satisfying touch to each victory. By eliminating enemies, you earn coins that allow you to buy new weapons, upgrade existing ones, and improve your base turret and castle to better withstand the upcoming waves. Numerous Levels and Challenges: The game features a variety of fun and dynamic levels, each with specific elements that add extra challenges. Enemies may multiply at lightning speed with the Multiplier (be sure to kill them before they duplicate!), or become faster with the Accelerator, increasing the game’s difficulty. Teleporters add an element of surprise by making enemies appear at random locations on the map. Strategy and Decision-Making: Choosing between traps or weapons to place on the battlefield requires strategic thinking. Each weapon has its strengths and weaknesses, and you will need to use and position them wisely to counter enemy waves and protect your castle. Make sure to manage your resources efficiently and anticipate the upcoming challenges to avoid being overwhelmed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Splash Defense at daily against Trap Lords's every 3 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Trap Lords ships an update every 3 days, Splash Defense daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trap Lords | Splash Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 177 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lexcorp Technologies LLP | Nicolas Cazenave |
In-app purchases
Trap Lords
No in-app purchases
Splash Defense
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Trap Lords free?
Is Splash Defense free?
Do Trap Lords or Splash Defense have ads?
Which is updated more often, Trap Lords or Splash Defense?
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