# Magic Box Defender vs Hold the Keep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hold the Keep at 100% against Magic Box Defender's 0%. Magic Box Defender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hold the Keep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Box Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Box Defender | Hold the Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Panasenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457075143) | [BcuzEYEcan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789792808) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Box Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-box-defender/id6753757246)

Command heroes with crossbows to defend a wall against skeleton hordes. Utilize a magic box to generate arrows for your heroes and strategically upgrade their abilities to survive endless waves. Enjoy fast-paced, addictive tower defense action with simple controls.

**Highlights:** Build defense with up to three heroes, Magic box generates arrow resources, Defend against endless skeleton hordes, Choose strategic upgrades, Fast, addictive tower defense action, Simple controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hold the Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806)

Command heroes and use skill cards in this fast-paced tactical survival game. Build your army, upgrade abilities, and defend your keep against increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Each playthrough offers a chance to strategize and grow stronger for the next challenge.

**Highlights:** Command heroes, Unleash skill cards, Battle waves of enemies, Build and upgrade army, Defend the keep, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talent point reset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Hero Shard Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of hero shards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of hero shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant pack of gold | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Box Defender free?

Magic Box Defender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hold the Keep free?

Hold the Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Magic Box Defender or Hold the Keep have ads?

Both Magic Box Defender and Hold the Keep show ads.

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