Comparison

Defense Zone vs Nerkco

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

Head to head
About

Defense Zone

Defend your territory against massive enemy hordes using a variety of turrets and weaponry. Strategically upgrade your defenses and choose the right tactics to overcome increasingly complex levels in this classic tower defense experience.

Highlights
  • Strategic turret placement
  • Upgrade veteran units
  • Purchase new weaponry
  • Variety of defense tactics
  • 10 challenging levels
  • In-depth gameplay
Features
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In anticipation of the third part of the continuation of a favorite of many games «Defense zone» , it was decided to make all her fans and share for free download their unique version of the game that surely will be appreciated by fans of the series «Defense zone» and genre of TD. This version is the first version of «Defense zone», as it was before the advent of options HellFire ( temporary increase in power ) and the change balance levels of the game . Enjoy the increased complexity of all 10 levels for free. Stunning detail of levels, in-depth gameplay, finely tuned balance of all levels and turrets. During the game you will hold your defence with your turrets against the massive hordes of enemies. With every level you will have the use of new weapons at your command.It is up to you, commander, how to spend the resources: restore and upgrade your veteran units or to purchase some new ones. Different types of weaponry and landscape provide you with a variety of choices of defence tactics. Choosing the right weapons and the correct placement is key to any successful defense. The weapons have different firepower, rate of fire, firing range, blast radius and price.

About

Nerkco

Features
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Play. Win. Get Paid. Nerkco is the competitive gaming platform for players who want organized play—not random matchmaking. Find tournaments, join ladders, build your clan, follow your favorite communities, and track your competitive journey in one place. WHAT ARE NIBS? Nibs are Nerkco’s in-app balance used for skill-based competitive play. You can earn nibs through gameplay, promotions, and platform rewards, and use them for tournament entry fees, paid skill matches, and select marketplace items. Nibs are not a casino or sportsbook product—outcomes depend on player skill in supported games. Cash withdrawal and paid play are subject to eligibility, verification, and regional rules shown in the app. FEATURES • Tournaments & ladders across supported games • Clans, communities, and competitive profiles • Match history, stats, and leaderboards • News, events, and arena updates ACCOUNT & SAFETY Creating an account requires a date of birth. Social features are not available to users under 13. Paid play and prize withdrawal require age and identity verification where applicable. Terms, privacy, and regional restrictions: nerkco.com

Screenshots

Defense Zone4 screens
Nerkco3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nerkco at none against Defense Zone's shown. Nerkco also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Defense Zone's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defense Zone ships an update every 2 months, Nerkco every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Defense Zone versus Nerkco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefense ZoneNerkco
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB41 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperArtem KotovNerkco LLC

In-app purchases

None

Defense Zone

No in-app purchases

None

Nerkco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Defense Zone free?
Defense Zone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nerkco free?
Nerkco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Defense Zone or Nerkco have ads?
Defense Zone shows ads; Nerkco does not.
Which is updated more often, Defense Zone or Nerkco?
Defense Zone ships an update every 2 months, and Nerkco every 2 days. Most recently, Defense Zone was updated on September 27, 2026 and Nerkco on September 11, 2026.

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