# UnderGuild vs Nekomancer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nekomancer at every 2 days against UnderGuild's every 2 weeks. UnderGuild's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UnderGuild sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Nekomancer sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for UnderGuild against 4.5 for Nekomancer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 108 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of UnderGuild's written reviews are positive against 66% of Nekomancer's.

UnderGuild ships an update every 2 weeks, Nekomancer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UnderGuild | Nekomancer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underguild-offense/id6752882356/reviews)** | [4.5 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekomancer-tower-defense/id6761361835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 66.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 410 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SeungHo Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626940418) | [Owl & Otter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889121733) |

## What reviewers say

### UnderGuild

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underguild-offense/id6752882356)

Engage in fast-paced strategy battles, commanding heroes and mercenaries against monster waves. Master tactical placement, unit fusion, and epic boss fights to achieve victory. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming relentless challenges.

**Highlights:** Tactical hero & mercenary placement, Unit fusion and evolution, Challenging boss fights, Endless unit combination strategies, Engaging offensive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piggy Bank 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Shop Slot Expansion 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Str_Random_Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| item_pack_all_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Add 3x speed | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season_Superpass_1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unit_Legend | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero_Legend | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero_Pass_1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| newhero_1_1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Auto Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $10.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Hero Level 2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Season_Hyperpass_1 | $18.99 | one-time |


### Nekomancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekomancer-tower-defense/id6761361835)

Defend against an undead legion in this occult tower defense game. Build unique strategies with roguelike elements, combine over 20 tower types, and collect 21 cat characters to unleash devastating powers. Upgrade your Nekomancer and embark on challenging adventures.

**Highlights:** Roguelike tower defense with unique builds, Strategic tower placement and combinations, Collect 21 unique cat characters, Upgrade equipment and unlock skill tree, Multiple adventure modes and expeditions

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secret Stash Lv. 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Rubies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guardian's First Step | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret Stash Lv. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Bunch of Rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Secret Stash Lv. 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| (30 d) Stage Supply | $5.99 | one-time |
| (30 d) Daily Ruby Supply | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Bundle of Rubies | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Battle SPD Boost | $7.99 | one-time |
| Secret Stash Lv. 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Remover | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Remover+SPD Boost | $12.99 | one-time |
| Secret Stash Lv. 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Rubies | $17.99 | one-time |
| An Armful of Rubies | $39.99 | one-time |
| A Mountain of Rubies | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UnderGuild free?

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

### Is Nekomancer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UnderGuild or Nekomancer?

UnderGuild is rated higher. UnderGuild averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Nekomancer averages 4.5 from 108 ratings.

### Do UnderGuild or Nekomancer have ads?

Both UnderGuild and Nekomancer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, UnderGuild or Nekomancer?

UnderGuild ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nekomancer every 2 days. Most recently, UnderGuild was updated on October 28, 2026 and Nekomancer on October 21, 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.*