# FantasyTower vs Epic Idle War

FantasyTower and Epic Idle War both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FantasyTower's written reviews are positive against 53% of Epic Idle War's. Epic Idle War's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FantasyTower sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Epic Idle War sells 16 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 — 4.8 for FantasyTower against 5.0 for Epic Idle War. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Idle War has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of FantasyTower's written reviews are positive against 53% of Epic Idle War's.

FantasyTower ships an update every 3 weeks, Epic Idle War every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FantasyTower | Epic Idle War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasytower-castle-defense/id6754845907/reviews) | **[5.0 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-idle-war-backpack-master/id6760803330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zygle Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724561085) | [Tekifun LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571888675) |

## What reviewers say

### FantasyTower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasytower-castle-defense/id6754845907)

Command a futuristic fortress in this sci-fi fantasy tower defense game. Strategically deploy unique units and high-tech weapons to defend against relentless waves of galaxy raiders across diverse biomes. Master the combat triangle and face legendary bosses to ensure your castle's survival.

**Highlights:** Sci-fi fantasy art style, Ship-based castle defense interface, Swift, Vanguard, Elemental combat triangle, Diverse enemies and legendary bosses, Journey across multiple biomes, Upgradeable arsenal and units

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Silver Card | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Gold Card | $24.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Flamethrower UC Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Troopcalls UC Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Frostfall UC Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Sleepmist UC Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Combatcharge UC Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Earthattack UC Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Boomblast UC Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |


### Epic Idle War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-idle-war-backpack-master/id6760803330)

Engage in arcade-style shooting with strategic bag management and merge mechanics. Upgrade weapons and tanks to battle through war zones and defeat bosses. Enjoy idle progression and offline rewards.

**Highlights:** Idle army progression, Strategic bag management, Merge guns and gear, Personalized garage upgrades, Real-time PvE battles, Offline rewards

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Entry Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Railgun Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| RailGun Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sentinel Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crew pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tank pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FantasyTower free?

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

### Is Epic Idle War free?

Epic Idle War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FantasyTower or Epic Idle War?

Epic Idle War is rated higher. FantasyTower averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Epic Idle War averages 5.0 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do FantasyTower or Epic Idle War have ads?

Both FantasyTower and Epic Idle War show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FantasyTower or Epic Idle War?

FantasyTower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Epic Idle War every 2 weeks. Most recently, FantasyTower was updated on October 25, 2026 and Epic Idle War on October 31, 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.*