# Combat TD vs Downfall Survival Sim

The clearest difference is rating: Downfall Survival Sim at 5.0 against Combat TD's 4.4. Downfall Survival Sim also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Combat TD's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Downfall Survival Sim 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Combat TD ships an update every 2 months, Downfall Survival Sim every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Combat TD | Downfall Survival Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-td/id978814457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downfall-survival-sim/id6790890356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 9+ |
| Developer | [IDEVMOBILE TECNOLOGIA LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/345114859) | [Constantin Catalin Stroescu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896112005) |

## 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


### Downfall Survival Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downfall-survival-sim/id6790890356)

Lead a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Manage resources, recruit specialists, and explore dangerous territories to rebuild civilization. Make critical decisions to ensure your settlement's survival against threats.

**Highlights:** Manage resources (food, water, power), Upgrade bunker modules, Recruit and level up survivors, Explore irradiated regions, Research technology, Defend against mutants and raiders, Optional permadeath

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Survivor Mode | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Combat TD free?

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

### Is Downfall Survival Sim free?

Downfall Survival Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Combat TD or Downfall Survival Sim?

Downfall Survival Sim is rated higher. Combat TD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Downfall Survival Sim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Combat TD or Downfall Survival Sim have ads?

Neither Combat TD nor Downfall Survival Sim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Combat TD or Downfall Survival Sim?

Combat TD ships an update every 2 months, and Downfall Survival Sim every 6 days. Most recently, Combat TD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Downfall Survival Sim on October 31, 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.*