Comparison

Summon and Defend vs Base Expansion

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

Head to head
About

Summon and Defend

Command tiny defenders to gather resources, build towers, and fend off waves of airborne enemies. Merge and upgrade towers to unleash advanced skills and strategically defend your floating fortress against relentless challenges.

Highlights
  • Command tiny army
  • Gather resources
  • Merge and upgrade towers
  • Defend sky island
  • Resource management
  • Tactical decisions
Features
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Lead, Build, and Defend Your Floating Fortress! Command your tiny defenders to gather resources, construct powerful towers, and fend off relentless waves of airborne enemies! Every decision you make matters—will your strategy withstand the ultimate test of endless challenges? Key Gameplay Highlights - Command Your Tiny Army Lead your troops to gather essential resources like wood and summon unique towers with special abilities. Plan every move carefully as you build your defenses and guard your floating fortress! - Merge and Upgrade Towers Unlock the power of tower merging during battles! Combine towers to forge stronger versions and unleash advanced skills that can turn the tide of war. Outsmart your enemies with clever tower placement and strategic upgrades. - Defend Your Sky Island Face relentless waves of airborne foes in ever-evolving challenges. Protect your core at all costs—survival is victory! Features You’ll Love: - Vibrant tiny towers with dynamic abilities and colorful visuals! - Merge-and-upgrade mechanics for endless strategic depth! - Challenging enemy waves that evolve as you progress! - A world of resource management and tactical decisions waiting to be conquered. Gather resources. Merge towers. Defend your sky island! Do you have what it takes to protect your fortress and lead your defenders to victory? Download now and start building your legacy!

About

Base Expansion

Features
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Base Expansion: Tower Defence is an exciting twist on classic tower defense gameplay. Strategically build, upgrade, and position attack and freeze towers to defend your base against waves of relentless enemies. Key Features: Persistent Tower Placement: Keep your strategic tower arrangement as you progress through increasingly challenging levels. Variety of Towers: Choose between powerful attacking towers and freezing towers to slow enemies down. Upgradeable Defenses: Continuously upgrade your towers to withstand tougher enemies and protect your base. Immersive Soundtrack: Enjoy engaging sound effects and music to enhance your gaming experience. Plan carefully—your base depends on your strategic decisions. Are you ready to build, expand, and defend?

Screenshots

Summon and Defend4 screens
Base Expansion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Base Expansion at none against Summon and Defend's shown. Summon and Defend's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Summon and Defend ships an update every 5 days, Base Expansion every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Summon and Defend versus Base Expansion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummon and DefendBase Expansion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB177 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeijing Quiet Cat Technology Co., Ltd.Alexandr Gavrilov

In-app purchases

None

Summon and Defend

No in-app purchases

None

Base Expansion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Summon and Defend free?
Summon and Defend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Base Expansion free?
Base Expansion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Summon and Defend or Base Expansion have ads?
Summon and Defend shows ads; Base Expansion does not.
Which is updated more often, Summon and Defend or Base Expansion?
Summon and Defend ships an update every 5 days, and Base Expansion every 3 weeks. Most recently, Summon and Defend was updated on September 29, 2026 and Base Expansion on October 17, 2026.

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