# UnderControl3D vs Defense Battle Xmas

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Defense Battle Xmas at 100% against UnderControl3D's 0%. Defense Battle Xmas also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months). UnderControl3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UnderControl3D sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Defense Battle Xmas sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Defense Battle Xmas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of UnderControl3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Defense Battle Xmas's.

UnderControl3D ships an update every 16 months, Defense Battle Xmas every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UnderControl3D | Defense Battle Xmas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undercontrol3d/id686705678/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-battle-xmas/id719367889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guisse Ngourane](https://appshunter.io/developer/455608665) | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) |

## What reviewers say

### UnderControl3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undercontrol3d/id686705678)

Guide bouncing green balls to the last level by dragging and dropping them onto a whiteboard. Test your agility, dexterity, and reflexes to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Easy touch-and-drag controls, Progress through multiple levels, Test agility and reflexes, Share achievements, Simple physics gameplay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10.000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Defense Battle Xmas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-battle-xmas/id719367889)

Defend Christmas presents from incoming enemy tanks and jeeps. Upgrade your turret, use special weapons like strikes and shields, and protect the ice wall to become the best defender.

**Highlights:** Tower defense gameplay, RPG elements, Special weapon abilities (Strike, Stop, Shield), Tower and weapon upgrades, Daily play rewards, Defend ice wall

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 160000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 320000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UnderControl3D free?

UnderControl3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Defense Battle Xmas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UnderControl3D or Defense Battle Xmas?

Defense Battle Xmas is rated higher. UnderControl3D averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Defense Battle Xmas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do UnderControl3D or Defense Battle Xmas have ads?

Defense Battle Xmas shows ads; UnderControl3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, UnderControl3D or Defense Battle Xmas?

UnderControl3D ships an update every 16 months, and Defense Battle Xmas every 6 months. Most recently, UnderControl3D was updated on October 2, 2026 and Defense Battle Xmas on October 8, 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.*