Comparison

Monster Mania TD vs Final Nock

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

Head to head
About

Monster Mania TD

Engage in a unique real-time strategy and tower defense game with side-scrolling shooter elements. Command brave dwarves in a moving fortress to rescue a princess from evil monsters, utilizing a variety of weapons and upgrades.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling shooter meets tower defense
  • Mana-based spellcasting and auto-aim
  • 4 game stories with 80 levels
  • 7 upgradeable towers
  • Over 30 enemy types
  • Intense boss fights
  • Collect coins for upgrades
Features
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A unique blend of real-time strategy, tower defense and side-scrolling shooting Monster Mania TD – First Strikes comes to the App Store. The beautiful princess is kidnapped by the evil monsters. The brave dwarves build a sturdy wagon as a moving fortress as well as machine gun, shunner, missile and other powerful weaponries to rescue the princess. You, as a commander-in-charge, will unite the crew, destroy the evil monsters and rescue the princess. Are you ready for the challenge? FEATURES: • Innovative game play – side-scrolling shooter combining with real-time tower defense strategy. It offers a mana-based spellcasting system, auto aiming with manual shooting. • 4 different game stories with 80 levels for hours and hours of exciting game plays • 7 different towers and each has own unique upgrades to customize your strategy • Collect coins to upgrade your weapons and tanks to carry on tough missions • Collect three types of in-game props to assist your strategies • Over 30 different enemies ranging from Monsters, Goblins, Ballooners, Archers, Demons, Evil Birds, and Trolls await for your challenges • Intense boss fight • Stunning carton art with smooth animation to appeal all gamers • iOS universal app with retina display and game center supports • More levels coming soon

About

Final Nock

Features
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Tame Hill, where parents bring their hyperactive kids to calm them down. Kids who visit Tame Hill become silent and less active for several months. There is definetly something strange about this hill. Ali believes there is something precious beneath the Hill. Obsessed with the legend of hidden treasure beneath the Hill, starts digging—and accidentally unleashes ancient demons trapped underground. Now, it’s your duty to defeat the demons and punish Ali! Battle fierce enemies, upgrade your gear, and face powerful bosses to protect Tame Hill from darkness. Explore a variety of enemies, discover secret areas, and avoid deadly traps. Customize and upgrade your character to gain new abilities and take on epic boss fights. Can you survive the dangers lurking beneath Tame Hill and restore peace?

Screenshots

Monster Mania TD4 screens
Final Nock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Final Nock at none against Monster Mania TD's 9. Final Nock also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Monster Mania TD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price 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. Monster Mania TD sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Final Nock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Mania TD ships an update every 2 months, Final Nock every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monster Mania TD versus Final Nock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster Mania TDFinal Nock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB238 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperToccata Technologies Inc.Saltuk Hanay

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Monster Mania TD

One-time9
  • Remove the ads$1.99
  • 400 Gems$1.99
  • Stamina$1.99
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  • Double Coins$4.99
  • Rookie Package$4.99
  • 1,200 Gems (20% Free)$4.99
  • Elite Package$19.99
  • 7,200 Gems (80% Free)$19.99
  • 22,000 Gems (120% Free)$49.99
None

Final Nock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monster Mania TD free?
Monster Mania TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Final Nock free?
Final Nock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Monster Mania TD or Final Nock have ads?
Final Nock shows ads; Monster Mania TD does not.
Which is updated more often, Monster Mania TD or Final Nock?
Monster Mania TD ships an update every 2 months, and Final Nock every 11 days. Most recently, Monster Mania TD was updated on November 7, 2026 and Final Nock on October 30, 2026.

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