# Combat TD vs Threnfall TD

The clearest difference is rating: Threnfall TD at 5.0 against Combat TD's 4.4. Threnfall TD also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Combat TD's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Combat TD sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Threnfall TD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Threnfall TD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Combat TD has 69 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Combat TD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Threnfall TD's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Combat TD | Threnfall TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-td/id978814457/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threnfall-td/id6767518810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 408 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +9 | 9+ |
| Developer | [iDevMobile Tec.](https://appshunter.io/developer/345114859) | [Dan Richings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896482938) |

## What reviewers say

### Combat TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-td/id978814457)

Engage in strategic defense gameplay by building paths with weapons and soldiers to repel enemy invasions. Utilize airstrikes and traps across 24 challenging levels and unique battlefields. Upgrade your units and face diverse enemies in this action-packed puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Strategic path building, Imaginative weapons and soldiers, Airstrikes and explosive traps, 24 challenging levels, Over 400 waves, Unit upgrades, Diverse enemy types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| fuel1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| gear1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| gold1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| gear2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gold2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gear3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| gold3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| gold4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| gold5 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Addictive game
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Similar to Kingdom Rush
- 🤔 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Slow progression without spending
- 🤔 Some users report issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't work correctly

**Requested features**

- Make in-app purchases cheaper
- Add fast forward option
- Fix game issues


### Threnfall TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threnfall-td/id6767518810)

A challenging fantasy tower defense game with no ads or in-app purchases. It offers a deep strategic experience with numerous tower types, upgrade paths, and handcrafted levels. Progress is persistent, and the game can be played offline.

**Highlights:** 20 handcrafted levels, 14 distinct tower types with upgrade paths, Challenging gameplay, Achievements and persistent upgrades, Cinematic intros and unique music, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Act II Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Combat TD free?

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

### Is Threnfall TD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Combat TD or Threnfall TD?

Threnfall TD is rated higher. Combat TD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Threnfall TD averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Combat TD or Threnfall TD have ads?

Neither Combat TD nor Threnfall TD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Combat TD or Threnfall TD?

Combat TD ships an update every 2 months, and Threnfall TD every 2 months. Most recently, Combat TD was updated on October 12, 2026 and Threnfall TD on October 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*