# Gear Defenders vs Age Breakers

The clearest difference is rating: Gear Defenders at 4.8 against Age Breakers's 4.1. Gear Defenders also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 18%). Age Breakers's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gear Defenders sells 28 one-off in-app purchases and Age Breakers sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gear Defenders holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.3K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Gear Defenders's written reviews are positive against 18% of Age Breakers's.

Gear Defenders ships an update every 8 days, Age Breakers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gear Defenders | Age Breakers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-defenders/id6740892835/reviews)** | [4.1 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/age-breakers/id6744551827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | **38.6% of reviews** | 17.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 320 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [MOBIBRAIN TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544896321) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Gear Defenders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-defenders/id6740892835)

Build a tactical fortress by strategically placing units that automatically generate combat troops. Unlock diverse soldier types and upgrade them to overcome over 100 challenging levels filled with unique enemies. Enjoy a blend of idle collection and strategic adventure.

**Highlights:** Tactical fortress building, Automatic troop generation, Unlock 10+ troop types, Upgrade and evolve units, 100+ challenging levels, Diverse enemy factions

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| daily_troop_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| daily_troop_3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| daily_gear_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| daily_troop_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| daily_troop_4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| daily_upgrade_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| weekly_gear_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Soldier Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds_02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| weekly_troop_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SVIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| weekly_troop_4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Soldier Gift Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds_03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Glory Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds_04 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds_05 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds_06 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Rewarding progression
- 🎮 Fun concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overreliance on ads
- 🤯 Difficulty spikes
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔧 Poor optimization

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes in later levels
- Enemies overwhelming the gate

**Requested features**

- Permanent ad removal option
- Improved balance and difficulty curve
- Better optimization and stability


### Age Breakers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/age-breakers/id6744551827)

Embark on an epic runner adventure where you race through history, battling enemies and evolving your army across diverse eras. Collect and upgrade unique units, overcome powerful bosses, and experience fast-paced, satisfying combat in vibrant, time-spanning environments.

**Highlights:** Progress through multiple historical timelines, Collect and upgrade unique units, Evolve troops for enhanced power, Fast-paced swipe-based combat, Engage in epic boss battles, Vibrant historical environments

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Energy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Energy Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prestige Fund | $4.99 | one-time |
| Timed Event Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Energy Card | $8.99 | one-time |
| Blessing Card | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Breakers Pass Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Energy Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 💡 Interesting progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow energy recharge rate
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Progression issues
- Incorrect damage calculations

**Requested features**

- Faster energy recharge
- More free play options
- Bug fixes and stability improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gear Defenders free?

Gear Defenders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Age Breakers free?

Age Breakers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gear Defenders or Age Breakers?

Gear Defenders is rated higher. Gear Defenders averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Age Breakers averages 4.1 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Gear Defenders or Age Breakers have ads?

Gear Defenders shows ads; Age Breakers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gear Defenders or Age Breakers?

Gear Defenders ships an update every 8 days, and Age Breakers fortnightly. Most recently, Gear Defenders was updated on November 1, 2026 and Age Breakers on October 30, 2026.

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