# Evo Defense vs Pirate Push

The clearest difference is rating: Evo Defense at 4.7 against Pirate Push's 2.9. Evo Defense also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 19) and review sentiment (40% vs 18%). Pirate Push's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evo Defense sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pirate Push sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Evo Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo Defense has 9.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Evo Defense's written reviews are positive against 18% of Pirate Push's.

Evo Defense ships an update fortnightly, Pirate Push weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evo Defense | Pirate Push |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evo-defense/id6755173751/reviews)** | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-push/id6756255463/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **40.3% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 722 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Planet Joy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852431406) | [宇新 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854029409) |

## What reviewers say

### Evo Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evo-defense/id6755173751)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #71 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Defend your planet from monster invasions by summoning, merging, and evolving heroes. This roguelike tower defense game offers quick, strategic matches with endless replayability. Enjoy casual fun or competitive PvP with adorable characters and deep tactical choices.

**Highlights:** Summon, merge, and evolve heroes, Roguelike tower defense gameplay, Quick 3-minute matches, Triple randomness for endless surprises, Multiple game modes (PvE, PvP, Co-op), Strategic hero and item builds

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US$0.99 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| US$1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| US$2.99 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US$4.99 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| US$7.99 Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| US$9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| US$14.99 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| US$19.99 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| US$24.99 Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| US$29.99 Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| US$49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| US$69.99 Pack | $69.99 | one-time |
| US$99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pirate Push

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-push/id6756255463)

An idle card-strategy RPG where characters grow even when you're offline. Engage in challenging tower climbs, compete in arena rankings, and experience real-time battles. Log in daily for free rewards and embark on an epic adventure.

**Highlights:** Offline AFK progression, Idle card-strategy gameplay, Trials Tower challenges, Personal Arena rankings, Cross-Server Arena battles, Daily free summons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 06 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 07 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 09 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 10 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 11 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 14 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 18 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evo Defense free?

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

### Is Pirate Push free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evo Defense or Pirate Push?

Evo Defense is rated higher. Evo Defense averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Pirate Push averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do Evo Defense or Pirate Push have ads?

Evo Defense shows ads; Pirate Push does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evo Defense or Pirate Push?

Evo Defense ships an update fortnightly, and Pirate Push weekly. Most recently, Evo Defense was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pirate Push on October 24, 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.*