Comparison

Deconstructor vs Mortar Defense

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

Head to head
About

Deconstructor

Become a demolition expert in this physics-based puzzle game. Strategically place explosives to bring down old buildings within a limited blast radius. Master 80 unique levels across five challenging locations.

Highlights
  • Demolish old buildings
  • Strategic explosive placement
  • Limited explosives per level
  • 80 unique levels
  • 5 locations with increasing complexity
  • Variety of materials and explosives
Features
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In the game you have to try yourself as a destroyer of old buildings. For each operation, there is a limited amount of explosives and you have thoroughly calculated to destroy a building to the ground. Game features: - 80 unique levels, in 5 locations with increasing complexity. - A variety of materials and types of explosives, add complexity and interest in the game. - The most difficult levels in which you will have to localize the area of the falling debris.

About

Mortar Defense

Engage in intense artillery combat and strategic trench warfare to defend your base. Upgrade your defenses, enhance your army, and lead your troops to victory in challenging WW2 scenarios. Earn resources even while offline and tackle new challenges in bonus levels.

Highlights
  • Upgrade mortar explosion radius, damage, and reload time
  • Fortify base defense by upgrading base health
  • Improve soldier count and soldier damage
  • Earn banknotes and strengthen base
  • Offline earnings for continuous progress
  • New challenges in bonus levels
Features
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Looking for war defense games? Addicted to artillery games? Mortar Defense offers a thrilling blend of strategy, trench warfare, and artillery combat. This game challenges you to defend a crucial vantage point against overwhelming odds. The fate of the war battle rests in your hands! Immerse yourself in the world of trench warfare and artillery battles. Mortar Defense combines the best strategy elements of artillery and defense games, providing a unique and engaging experience. Prepare for intense WW2 defense scenarios. Engage in WW2 defence missions that will test your strategy. Whether you're a fan of military games, war troops games, or WW2 strategy games, Mortar Defense has something for everyone. Command your forces in epic trench battles, using your skills in war strategy and base defense. Face off against enemy troops and lead your army to victory in challenging trench warfare scenarios. Mortar Defense offers a range of exciting features to enhance your gameplay experience: • Earn coins to upgrade your mortar's explosion radius, damage, and reload time, ensuring your war defense is stronger than ever. • Fortify your base defense by upgrading your base health. This enhancement allows you to withstand more enemy attacks and hold your ground longer in intense battles. • Increase your army's effectiveness by improving soldier count and soldier damage. Strengthen your artillery skills and ensure your troops are ready for any battle. • Earn banknotes and strengthen your base to defend against enemy assaults. Use your resources wisely! • Continue to earn from your base even when you're offline. This feature ensures that your progress giving you a strategic advantage. • Experience new challenges in bonus levels! These intense battles will test your shooting skills and other combat abilities beyond your expertise in artillery. Download Mortar Defense now and become a hero of the base defense. Privacy Policy: https://www.moonee.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Deconstructor4 screens
Mortar Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deconstructor at none against Mortar Defense's shown. Deconstructor also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 19%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Mortar Defense's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (244 vs 46). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Deconstructor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mortar Defense sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mortar Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mortar Defense has 244 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Deconstructor's written reviews are positive against 19% of Mortar Defense's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Deconstructor versus Mortar Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeconstructorMortar Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (46 ratings)4.1 (244 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews — better19.4% of reviews
Number of ratings46244 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB282 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAppscraftMOONEE PUBLISHING LTD

Customer experience

Deconstructor

All ratings46 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral26.1%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral11.3%
Negative45.1%

Mortar Defense

All ratings234 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative63.9%

Bugs and requests

Deconstructor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mortar Defense

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes at certain levels
  • Base building stops working
  • Buttons and functionality not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging levels
  • Additional content and features
  • Ability to progress further in the game
  • Unlock missions

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Deconstructor

One-time3
  • Rocket launch$0.99
  • Extra ammo$0.99
  • Full version$2.99
13 purchases

Mortar Defense

Subscriptions3
  • VIP Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • VIP Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • VIP Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
One-time10
  • Tiny Gem Pack$0.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • No Ads Bundle$4.99
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  • Medium Gem Pack$4.99
  • Premium Bundle$9.99
  • Big Gem Pack$9.99
  • Golden Pass$16.99
  • Large Gem Pack$19.99
  • Huge Gem Pack$49.99
  • Massive Gem Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Deconstructor free?
Deconstructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mortar Defense free?
Mortar Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Deconstructor or Mortar Defense?
Mortar Defense is rated higher. Deconstructor averages 3.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Mortar Defense averages 4.1 from 244 ratings.
Do Deconstructor or Mortar Defense have ads?
Mortar Defense shows ads; Deconstructor does not.
Which is updated more often, Deconstructor or Mortar Defense?
Deconstructor ships an update monthly, and Mortar Defense monthly. Most recently, Deconstructor was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mortar Defense on October 23, 2026.

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