LTS vs Thornguard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LTS
Engage in strategic tower defense battles against waves of enemies and players worldwide. Upgrade your tower, adapt to dynamic environments, and test your survival skills in fast-paced, real-time action.
- Strategic tower defense gameplay
- Real-time multiplayer battles
- Unlockable upgrades and special abilities
- Dynamic, immersive environments
- Endless action and challenges
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Prepare for an intense battle in Last Tower Stand, the ultimate tower defense game. Take control of a powerful tower, defend against relentless waves of enemies, and prove your strength in real-time battles against players worldwide. Strategize your defenses, unlock powerful upgrades, and adapt to dynamic battlegrounds to stay one step ahead. With immersive visuals and fast-paced action, every match is a test of your survival and strategy. Key Features: Strategic tower defense gameplay Real-time multiplayer battles Unlockable upgrades and special abilities Dynamic, immersive environments Endless action and challenges Download Last Tower Stand now and become the ultimate tower defender!
Thornguard
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Thornguard is a tower defense roguelike where every run starts fresh. Choose a prophecy, build towers, draft abilities, collect relics, and see how far you can go. PROPHECIES Pick from 9 challenge tracks before each run. Four elemental prophecies throw themed enemy waves at you. Four tactical prophecies test specific strategies. One throws everything at you from wave one. Each prophecy has 6 difficulty levels with signature mechanics that intensify as you climb. Beat a level, earn a title. TOWERS Six tower types across four elements and two neutral. Fire beats Frost, Frost beats Lightning, Lightning beats Fire. Thorn plays by its own rules. Place your towers wisely โ the element matchup matters. ABILITIES Over 20 abilities to collect during a run. They cycle through a queue system โ draft them, wait for recharge, activate from your slots. Each ability has a branching upgrade tree from L1 through L3, so you can specialize your build as you go. RELICS After each wave, pick one of three relics. Over 60 relics across four rarities โ Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Legendary. They stack and synergize to shape your strategy. No two runs build the same way. BOSS FIGHTS 10 bosses with unique mechanics โ summoning minions, shifting lanes, shielding themselves, draining your towers. Beat them for extra gold. FEATURES - 9 prophecy tracks with 6 difficulty levels each - 6 tower types across 4 elements - 20+ abilities with branching upgrade trees - 60+ relics across 4 rarities - 10 bosses with unique mechanics - 40+ enemy types across elemental families - Fully offline โ no internet, no accounts, no ads - All progress stored locally on your device Built for quick sessions. No internet required. No ads. No accounts. Just towers and bad decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LTS at none against Thornguard's 4. Thornguard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Thornguard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. LTS asks for nothing beyond the download.
LTS ships an update every 6 weeks, Thornguard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LTS | Thornguard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Last Tower Standing Inc. | NATHAN CARLISLE FOX |
In-app purchases
LTS
No in-app purchases
Thornguard
- Bronze Supporter$0.99
- Silver Supporter$2.99
- Gold Supporter$4.99
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- Champion$9.99







