# Final Front vs Threnfall TD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threnfall TD at 100% against Final Front's 47%. Threnfall TD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Final Front's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (184 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Final Front sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Threnfall TD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Threnfall TD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Final Front has 184 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Final Front's written reviews are positive against 100% of Threnfall TD's.

Final Front ships an update fortnightly, Threnfall TD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Final Front | Threnfall TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-front-tower-defense-td/id6748355282/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threnfall-td/id6767518810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 404 MB | 408 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Recapp Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522753842) | [Dan Richings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896482938) |

## What reviewers say

### Final Front

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-front-tower-defense-td/id6748355282)

Engage in a fast-paced sci-fi strategy game where you build a deck of cards to command powerful towers and defend your fortress. Adapt your strategy by reshaping roads and upgrading defenses against relentless enemy waves across diverse environments and challenging chapters.

**Highlights:** Deck-building strategy, Real-time tower defense action, Fortress defense, Road reshaping, Tower upgrades, Sci-fi environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 12 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 13 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 14 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 15 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 18 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 19 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Threnfall TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threnfall-td/id6767518810)

A challenging fantasy tower defense game with no ads or in-app purchases. It offers a deep strategic experience with numerous tower types, upgrade paths, and handcrafted levels. Progress is persistent, and the game can be played offline.

**Highlights:** 20 handcrafted levels, 14 distinct tower types with upgrade paths, Challenging gameplay, Achievements and persistent upgrades, Cinematic intros and unique music, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Act II Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Final Front free?

Final Front is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Threnfall TD free?

Threnfall TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Final Front or Threnfall TD?

Threnfall TD is rated higher. Final Front averages 4.6 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Threnfall TD averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Final Front or Threnfall TD have ads?

Final Front shows ads; Threnfall TD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Final Front or Threnfall TD?

Final Front ships an update fortnightly, and Threnfall TD every 2 months. Most recently, Final Front was updated on October 20, 2026 and Threnfall TD on October 13, 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.*