Comparison

Evo Defense vs Plants on Fire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Evo Defense

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
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Sown falls. Monsters Rise. Your planet faces a sudden monster invasion. Now it's your turn to lead. Step up as the royal king who will summon, merge, and evolve adorable heroes to protect your planet from endless waves of invaders! Evo Defense is an innovative merge & evolve roguelike tower defense game where strategy meets random luck. Every match lasts only 3 minutes but offers hundreds of strategic builds — quick, exciting, and endlessly replayable! Designed for both casual enjoyment and competitive PvP depth. Get ready for the brand new casual strategic TD experience! [Game Features] ◆ Easy to Start, Fun to Master Just three simple steps to victory — Summon, Merge, Enhance! ◆ Triple Randomness, Endless Surprises Summons, skills, and 2-in-1 merging are all random. No two matches are ever the same. Random mechanics and hero progression keep each match fresh. ◆ Quick 3-Minute Matches Easy one-hand controls and 3-minute matches fit perfectly into mobile lifestyles. ◆ Adorable Yet Strategic A vibrant visual style with deep tactical choices beneath its cute surface. Seven hero classes, countless formations and strategic combos! Richer monster attributes require more adaptive strategy builds (King x Heroes x Weapon x Totem x Cloak x Fort. And more coming...)! ◆ Infinite Challenges & Multiple Modes Explore diverse game modes that redefine tower defense — PvE stages, creative PvP Arena, Co-op mode, Guild Challenges, Mini Games, and more! Team up in Co-op, fight alongside guildmates, or climb the global PvP leaderboard. Experience the ultimate test of luck, teamwork, and strategy! Join us now to start a brand new casual strategic tower defense adventure! [Follow Us] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvoDefenseOfficial/ Discord: https://discord.gg/evodefense Youtube: www.youtube.com/@EvoDefenseMergeTD Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evodefense_official Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/EvoDefense_MergeTD/ X: https://x.com/EvoDefenseM_TD

About

Plants on Fire

Engage in fast-paced, 3-minute PvP tower defense battles with quirky plants. Merge plants to unlock powerful combos, build your ultimate squad, and outsmart opponents. Offers various game modes including Auto Chess and Co-op.

Highlights
  • 3-minute PvP battles
  • Plant merging for power-ups
  • Squad building with unique plants
  • Auto Chess mode
  • Co-op and PvE challenges
  • Seasonal content updates
Features
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READY TO GO CRAZY, CAPTAIN? Welcome to Plants on Fire, a fast-paced 3-Min Plant Mania PvP Tower Defense where quirky plants, clever strategy, and chaotic battles collide! Merge powerful plants, discover delicious combos, build your ultimate squad, and outsmart your rivals. Easy to pick up, hard to put down—every 3-minute battle brings a new chance to squeeze out the power and claim victory! 〓 MERGE & GO CRAZY 〓 Jump straight into fast-paced 3-minute battles! Merge your plants to power them up, build clever combinations, and adapt your strategy on the fly. Simple controls make it easy to play, while endless combos keep every battle fresh. 〓 HARVEST YOUR JUICY SQUAD 〓 Build your perfect squad from a wild roster of quirky plants, each with unique abilities and strengths. Mix, match, and merge your plants to discover powerful synergies and delicious combos. Experiment with different decks, adapt your strategy, and squeeze out the power of every plant to create your ultimate winning combination! 〓 CLASH & DEFEND 〓 Think fast, defend your side, and push back your opponent! Outsmart rivals with smart positioning, clever combos, and well-timed plays. Whether you're chasing the perfect victory or just jumping in for a quick match, every clash is packed with surprises. 〓 MORE WAYS TO PLAY, EVERY SEASON 〓 The madness goes far beyond PvP! Jump into Auto Chess, team up with friends in Co-op, take on challenging Boss Fights and PvE challenges, or compete with your Club in exciting Point Races. With fresh plants, new abilities, battlefields, and game modes added every season, there’s always a new way to play—and a new challenge to conquer! Merge. Combo. Clash. Grow. Are you ready to go crazy with your plants? Looking for the latest news? - Discord: https://discord.gg/AEfDBbjZcE - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580942256700 Having problems? - Official Email: support@plantsonfire.com

Screenshots

Evo Defense4 screens
Plants on Fire4 screens

Verdict

The call

Evo Defense and Plants on Fire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Plants on Fire's written reviews are positive against 40% of Evo Defense's. Evo Defense's advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 2.7K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Evo Defense sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Plants on Fire sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Evo Defense against 4.8 for Plants on Fire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Evo Defense's written reviews are positive against 62% of Plants on Fire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evo Defense ships an update fortnightly, Plants on Fire weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Evo Defense versus Plants on Fire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvo DefensePlants on Fire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.6K ratings)4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews62.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.6K — better2.7K
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#60#60
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB428 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Planet JoyShanghai Shenmeng Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Evo Defense

All ratings9,520 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews462 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative50.4%

Plants on Fire

All ratings2,593 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative30.3%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Evo Defense

One-time13
  • US$0.99 Pack$0.99
  • US$1.99 Pack$1.99
  • US$2.99 Pack$2.99
Show 10 more
  • US$4.99 Pack$4.99
  • US$7.99 Pack$7.99
  • US$9.99 Pack$9.99
  • US$14.99 Pack$14.99
  • US$19.99 Pack$19.99
  • US$24.99 Pack$24.99
  • US$29.99 Pack$29.99
  • US$49.99 Pack$49.99
  • US$69.99 Pack$69.99
  • US$99.99 Pack$99.99
25 purchases

Plants on Fire

One-time25
  • Honor Medal Supply Pack 1$0.99
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Special Daily Pack$0.99
Show 22 more
  • Lucky Token Limited-Time Offer 1$1.99
  • Honor Medal Supply Pack 2$1.99
  • Lucky Token Pack$1.99
  • Rookie Growth Pack 1$2.99
  • Battle Pack$2.99
  • Elite Power Reward 1$3.99
  • Premier Membership$4.99
  • Upgrade to Rumble Ruby Pass$4.99
  • Adventure Pack$6.99
  • Glory Gold Pass$9.99
  • Upgrade to Glory Ruby Pass$9.99
  • Mega Choice Pack$9.99
  • Rumble Ruby Pass$13.99
  • Glory Ruby Pass$18.99
  • S Variant Choice Pack$19.99
  • Legendary Minion Booster Pack$24.99
  • Mad King's Pack$24.99
  • Minion Launch Booster Pack 1$29.99
  • Club Supplies1$39.99
  • SS Variant Choice Pack$49.99
  • Minion Launch Booster Pack 2$59.99
  • Minion Launch Booster Pack 3$149.99

Questions

Is Evo Defense free?
Evo Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plants on Fire free?
Plants on Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Evo Defense or Plants on Fire?
Plants on Fire is rated higher. Evo Defense averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Plants on Fire averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Evo Defense or Plants on Fire have ads?
Both Evo Defense and Plants on Fire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Evo Defense or Plants on Fire?
Evo Defense ships an update fortnightly, and Plants on Fire weekly. Most recently, Evo Defense was updated on November 1, 2026 and Plants on Fire on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Evo Defense or Plants on Fire?
Evo Defense currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and Plants on Fire at #60. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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