Comparison

Samkok vs Evo Defense

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

Head to head
About

Samkok

Collect and command chibi-style mecha heroes in this idle card RPG. Build powerful lineups, strategize for battles, and enjoy non-stop idle rewards. Log in to claim numerous bonuses and exclusive heroes.

Highlights
  • Collect live 2D chibi mecha heroes
  • Idle leveling with offline rewards
  • Strategic lineup building
  • 2,000 free draws and bonus items
  • Special training and crafting systems
  • Multiplayer PvP battles and events
Features
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Samkok Card RPG with Amazing Art Tons of Bonuses to Claim: 1. 2,000 draws 2. Sign in to claim all heroes (including all S+ Core heroes!) 3. Limited mecha skins (Log in to claim!) Idle Samkok Game with Chibi-style Mecha Heroes! Command a legion of mecha heroes to sweep across the battlefield! Build lineups and strategize for diverse and fun gameplay in this easy and satisfying idle card RPG! ====Game Features==== 1. Assembly of Heroes with Amazing Art Collect all live 2D Chibi-style heroes, fight as mecha warriors, awaken invincible mecha forms, and dominate ultimate future battles! Sign in to unlock all the heroes and build top-level teams with S+ heroes! 2. Tons of Bonuses for Starters Get 2,000 draws with 100% custom S+ heroes for an easy start! Grab as many limited Weapons, Beasts, Skins and Gold as you can! 3. Idle Leveling RPG Non-stop idle rewards for offline players! Auto-deploy heroes to Campaign, build lineups in one tap, and quick raid for easy satisfaction! 4. Special Training Systems Make use of every hero cards with zero card recycling loss! Collect Legend Fishes, tame Beasts, craft Antiques, more to immerse yourselves in! 5. Multi PvP Instances Rally alliance members for exciting hero duels! Compete each other to climb up the rankings in cross-server PvP seasons, team arena, and timed events

About

Evo Defense

Defend your planet from monster invasions by summoning, merging, and evolving heroes. This roguelike tower defense game offers quick, strategic matches with endless replayability. Enjoy casual fun or competitive PvP with adorable characters and deep tactical choices.

Highlights
  • Summon, merge, and evolve heroes
  • Roguelike tower defense gameplay
  • Quick 3-minute matches
  • Triple randomness for endless surprises
  • Multiple game modes (PvE, PvP, Co-op)
  • Strategic hero and item builds
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Sown falls. Monsters Rise. Your planet faces a sudden monster invasion. Now it's your turn to lead. Step up as the royal king who will summon, merge, and evolve adorable heroes to protect your planet from endless waves of invaders! Evo Defense is an innovative merge & evolve roguelike tower defense game where strategy meets random luck. Every match lasts only 3 minutes but offers hundreds of strategic builds — quick, exciting, and endlessly replayable! Designed for both casual enjoyment and competitive PvP depth. Get ready for the brand new casual strategic TD experience! [Game Features] ◆ Easy to Start, Fun to Master Just three simple steps to victory — Summon, Merge, Enhance! ◆ Triple Randomness, Endless Surprises Summons, skills, and 2-in-1 merging are all random. No two matches are ever the same. Random mechanics and hero progression keep each match fresh. ◆ Quick 3-Minute Matches Easy one-hand controls and 3-minute matches fit perfectly into mobile lifestyles. ◆ Adorable Yet Strategic A vibrant visual style with deep tactical choices beneath its cute surface. Seven hero classes, countless formations and strategic combos! Richer monster attributes require more adaptive strategy builds (King x Heroes x Weapon x Totem x Cloak x Fort. And more coming...)! ◆ Infinite Challenges & Multiple Modes Explore diverse game modes that redefine tower defense — PvE stages, creative PvP Arena, Co-op mode, Guild Challenges, Mini Games, and more! Team up in Co-op, fight alongside guildmates, or climb the global PvP leaderboard. Experience the ultimate test of luck, teamwork, and strategy! Join us now to start a brand new casual strategic tower defense adventure! [Follow Us] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvoDefenseOfficial/ Discord: https://discord.gg/evodefense Youtube: www.youtube.com/@EvoDefenseMergeTD Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evodefense_official Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/EvoDefense_MergeTD/ X: https://x.com/EvoDefenseM_TD

Screenshots

Samkok4 screens
Evo Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Samkok at none against Evo Defense's shown. Evo Defense's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Samkok sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Evo Defense sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Samkok against 4.7 for Evo Defense. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo Defense has 9.7K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Samkok's written reviews are positive against 40% of Evo Defense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samkok ships an update monthly, Evo Defense fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Samkok versus Evo Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamkokEvo Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better4.7 (9.7K ratings)
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews — better40.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K9.7K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#59 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB1.6 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWatt GamesBlue Planet Joy

Customer experience

Samkok

All ratings1,351 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative48.0%

Evo Defense

All ratings9,520 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews462 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative50.4%

Bugs and requests

Samkok

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent server resets
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free characters
  • Improved advertising transparency

Evo Defense

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Samkok

One-time10
  • Gift Pack 3$0.99
  • Gift Pack 4$1.99
  • Gift Pack 5$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Gift Pack 6$4.99
  • Gift Pack 9$9.99
  • Gift Pack 10$14.99
  • Gift Pack 11$19.99
  • Gift Pack 13$29.99
  • Gift Pack 14$49.99
  • Gift Pack 15$99.99
10 purchases

Evo Defense

One-time10
  • US$0.99 Pack$0.99
  • US$1.99 Pack$1.99
  • US$2.99 Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • US$4.99 Pack$4.99
  • US$9.99 Pack$9.99
  • US$14.99 Pack$14.99
  • US$19.99 Pack$19.99
  • US$29.99 Pack$29.99
  • US$49.99 Pack$49.99
  • US$99.99 Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Samkok free?
Samkok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Evo Defense free?
Evo Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samkok or Evo Defense?
Samkok is rated higher. Samkok averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Evo Defense averages 4.7 from 9.7K ratings.
Do Samkok or Evo Defense have ads?
Evo Defense shows ads; Samkok does not.
Which is updated more often, Samkok or Evo Defense?
Samkok ships an update monthly, and Evo Defense fortnightly. Most recently, Samkok was updated on November 4, 2026 and Evo Defense on November 7, 2026.

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