# Larry's Defense vs Incremental ELM Quest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Larry's Defense at 100% against Incremental ELM Quest's 48%. Larry's Defense also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (94 vs 22). Incremental ELM Quest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Larry's Defense sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Incremental ELM Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Larry's Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Larry's Defense's written reviews are positive against 48% of Incremental ELM Quest's.

Larry's Defense ships an update fortnightly, Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Larry's Defense | Incremental ELM Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larrys-defense/id6746937098/reviews)** | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest/id6760921175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 448 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roel Strolenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819042253) | [Eric Marin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886824253) |

## What reviewers say

### Larry's Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larrys-defense/id6746937098)

Engage in wave-based strategic defense, upgrading a hero and crafting equipment to survive increasingly difficult enemy waves. Master skills, ascend for infinite progression, and compete weekly. Customize your hero and collect enemies in a goofy adventure.

**Highlights:** Wave-based survival gameplay, RPG hero attribute distribution, Equipment crafting and upgrades, Skill unlocking and mastery, Infinite progression via Ascension, Offline play, Weekly competitions, Enemy collection (Ghostdex)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Rubies | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Ghost Chance | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Max Battle Speed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Skill Slot | $4.99 | one-time |


### Incremental ELM Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest/id6760921175)

Embark on a challenging incremental RPG adventure where every battle and defeat fuels your progress. Upgrade your hero, build your town, and strategize to overcome hundreds of unique foes and powerful bosses. This game offers a rewarding experience for both short sessions and extended play.

**Highlights:** Incremental RPG gameplay, Hero upgrades and evolutions, Town building for progression, Boss battles with unique tactics, Permanent bonuses from defeats, Hundreds of unique enemies

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Dev a Coffee (+30 Renown) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Dev Lunch (+200 Renown) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fully Support Dev (+450 Renown) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Larry's Defense free?

Larry's Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Incremental ELM Quest free?

Incremental ELM Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Larry's Defense or Incremental ELM Quest?

Larry's Defense is rated higher. Larry's Defense averages 4.9 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Incremental ELM Quest averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Larry's Defense or Incremental ELM Quest have ads?

Larry's Defense shows ads; Incremental ELM Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Larry's Defense or Incremental ELM Quest?

Larry's Defense ships an update fortnightly, and Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. Most recently, Larry's Defense was updated on November 5, 2026 and Incremental ELM Quest on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*