# Evo Defense vs The Codex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Codex at 100% against Evo Defense's 40%. The Codex also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Evo Defense's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evo Defense sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Codex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Evo Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo Defense has 9.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Evo Defense's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Codex's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evo Defense | The Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evo-defense/id6755173751/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-codex-official-orna-guide/id6814525200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blue Planet Joy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852431406) | [Northern Forge Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596360455) |

## What reviewers say

### Evo Defense

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #59 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 (10)**

| 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$9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| US$14.99 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| US$19.99 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| US$29.99 Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| US$49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| US$99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### The Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-codex-official-orna-guide/id6814525200)

This companion app provides a comprehensive database for a popular GPS RPG, detailing monsters, gear, classes, and events. It offers detailed stats, drop information, and build guidance to enhance gameplay. The app works offline and updates automatically with game releases.

**Highlights:** Monster and boss database with stats and drops, Detailed item and gear information, Character class and skill breakdowns, In-game event calendar, Offline database access, Instant search and filtering

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evo Defense free?

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

### Is The Codex free?

The Codex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Evo Defense or The Codex?

Evo Defense is rated higher. Evo Defense averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while The Codex averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Evo Defense or The Codex have ads?

Evo Defense shows ads; The Codex does not.

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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.*