Comparison

Endless Frontier 2 vs Blade War

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

Head to head
About

Endless Frontier 2

Defend the last fortress against an invading legion in this idle defense RPG. Grow your heroes limitlessly, strategize with rebirths and medals, and collect unique characters with powerful skills. Utilize magic and relics to achieve victory and engage in various rich content.

Highlights
  • Limitless infinite growth system
  • Rebirth and Medals for permanent enhancements
  • Unique heroes with distinct skills
  • Powerful magic and relics
  • Dungeons and ranking battles
  • Speed-up system
Features
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"Awaken the sleeping heroes and protect the world's seal!" Defend the last fortress of the world, 'Valkion,' against the Legion of the Abyss. The pinnacle of traditional idle defense RPGs, **[Endless Frontier 2]**, is coming to you stronger than ever! --- ▣ Game Features ▣ ■ Limitless Infinite Growth System - Unstoppable waves! Break through your limits by defeating the endlessly incoming enemies. ■ The Key to Strategy, 'Rebirth' and 'Medals' - If you hit a wall, don’t hesitate to 'Rebirth'! Use the medals earned from cleared waves to permanently enhance your heroes and castle. - With each rebirth, your knight order will become even more overwhelming. ■ Unique Heroes and Stunning Skills - Collect heroes with different racial traits and powerful unique skills. - Move heroes freely according to the battlefield situation to devise the optimal defense strategy. ■ Powerful 'Magic' and 'Relics' that Bring Victory - Human Magic: A mysterious power that automatically completes quests. - Elf Magic: Rapid progress that skips waves with a probability. - Undead Magic: Dark magic that shortens skill cooldowns. - Orc Magic: Willpower that increases the number of wave pulls. - Enhance relics with materials obtained in dungeons to maximize your knight order's abilities. ■ Rich Content with No Boring Moments - Dungeons: Challenge four powerful bosses and secure materials for relic growth. - Infinite Ranking Battle: Compete with other commanders in a league operated by seasons. - Daily Ranking Battle: Earn honor and rewards through the daily updated wave competition. ■ Convenience System for Your Busy Life - Speed-up System: Enjoy a refreshing pace activated by ads or gems. - Wave Pull: Start the next wave immediately to support rapid growth. - Bulk Level Up: Conveniently enhance heroes simultaneously with a single touch. Join [Endless Frontier 2] now and create your own ultimate knight order! --- *This game offers in-app purchases for certain items. ■ Customer Support - Please include your ID when inquiring for more accurate assistance. (Available in the game settings screen) - Customer Support: (Email) cs@ekkorr.com ■ Notice - By downloading or installing this app, you are considered to have agreed to the terms of service of this game. (Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: https://cdn.endlessfrontier.io/ef2/policy/privacy_en.html) - This game includes items available for in-app purchases that can assist you in your gameplay. - In-app purchases can be restricted through your device settings. For more details, please refer to https://support.apple.com/en-us/119848.

About

Blade War

Lead refugees, build a thriving town on a frozen frontier, and forge weapons. Rescue, shelter, and manage resources in this heartwarming idle game. Plan hero combos and unite with allies to survive the harsh winter.

Highlights
  • Rescue and shelter refugees
  • Idle resource gathering and earning
  • Sow crops and build structures
  • Plan hero skill combinations
  • Join alliances for cooperation
  • Upgrade and swap heroes easily
Features
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A bitter frost has swept across the Three Kingdoms, and now, a new story awaits your touch! As a kindhearted lord, open your gates to wandering refugees and team up with the free SSR hero Diao Chan. Together, you'll set out on a heartwarming journey, spark the fire of hope, and build a cozy, bustling town on the frozen frontier of the ancient world! Rescue & Shelter: Give Warmth, Gain Strength Refugees brave the blizzard seeking a home. Welcome them in, light a bonfire, and give them a place to belong! Each new face brings unique talents — assign them roles, and watch your frozen village blossom into a warm, thriving town! Idle & Earn: Constant Rewards Set your people to chop wood, forge tools, and stockpile supplies with one tap, then come back to a pile of goods ready for your next big expansion — all stress-free. Sow & Build: From Frozen Fields to Cozy Homes Clear the snow, till the soil, and plant your first crops on the icy land! Harvest fresh produce to feed your people, then gather wood and stone to build warm cottages, lively workshops, and grand halls. Every seed you sow and every roof you raise brings new life to your little town! Plan & Pair: Heroic Combos All heroes share the same level, so you can upgrade and swap without the grind. Mix and match their skills for ultimate combos to protect your people from the cold and beyond! Unite & Prosper: Shared Warmth Join an alliance to share supplies, lend a hand in the snow, and grow together. Neighbors helping neighbors — that's how we survive the frost and thrive as one!

Screenshots

Endless Frontier 24 screens
Blade War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blade War at none against Endless Frontier 2's shown. Blade War also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Endless Frontier 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Blade War sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Endless Frontier 2 against 4.7 for Blade War. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 71 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Endless Frontier 2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Blade War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Endless Frontier 2 ships an update every 6 days, Blade War weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Endless Frontier 2 versus Blade War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEndless Frontier 2Blade War
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (58 ratings) — better4.7 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5871 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB773 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperekkorrEVISTA PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Endless Frontier 2

All ratings58 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Blade War

All ratings71 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.2%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Endless Frontier 2

Subscriptions1
  • Assistant-Premium Recruiter Monthly$7.991 Month
One-time9
  • EF2 Package 1$0.99
  • EF2 Package 2$1.99
  • EF2 Package 3$2.99
Show 6 more
  • EF2 Package 4$4.99
  • EF2 Package 5$9.99
  • EF2 Package 7$19.99
  • EF2 Package 8$24.99
  • EF2 Package 11$49.99
  • EF2 Package 12$99.99
10 purchases

Blade War

One-time10
  • Hot Package 1$0.99
  • Hot Package 2$1.99
  • Hot Package 3$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Hot Package 4$3.99
  • Hot Package 5$4.99
  • Hot Package 8$7.99
  • Hot Package 10$9.99
  • Hot Package 14$19.99
  • Hot Package 18$49.99
  • Hot Package 19$99.99

Questions

Is Endless Frontier 2 free?
Endless Frontier 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blade War free?
Blade War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Endless Frontier 2 or Blade War?
Endless Frontier 2 is rated higher. Endless Frontier 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Blade War averages 4.7 from 71 ratings.
Do Endless Frontier 2 or Blade War have ads?
Endless Frontier 2 shows ads; Blade War does not.
Which is updated more often, Endless Frontier 2 or Blade War?
Endless Frontier 2 ships an update every 6 days, and Blade War weekly. Most recently, Endless Frontier 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Blade War on October 18, 2026.

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