Troll Defense vs Platform Hopper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Troll Defense
Defend the middle kingdom from invading trolls by strategically building towers. This epic tower defense game challenges players to stop the evil trolls of Mt. Golash from escaping. Enjoy a free, engaging strategy experience with potential for future improvements based on user feedback.
- Strategic tower building
- Defend against invading trolls
- Epic mobile TD gameplay
- Free to play
- User feedback driven updates
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The evil trolls of Mt. Golash have risen and are threatening to invade the middle kingdom! Will mankind fall? Not on your watch. Build towers and destroy the evil trolls who are trying to escape in this epic tower defense game! Troll Defense is an epic mobile TD game featuring the evil trolls of Mt. Golash. Tower defense games are my favorite genre, and I'd really like to continue improving this game until it is one of the best out there! Please leave me comments and suggestions on what I can do to improve the app, and I will update it as frequently as the users want me to, and add anything you guys want. I want to make this one shine! If you love tower defense and strategy games, go ahead and play Troll Defense! I mean, it's sweet and it's free. What more could you want?
Platform Hopper
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Get ready to test your reflexes in this simple but addictive arcade challenge. A bright little ball is stuck bouncing from platform to platform, and it’s up to you to guide it safely as the world scrolls by. Each platform you land on is a point earned but miss, and it’s game over. The controls are easy to learn: tap and hold left or right to nudge your ball across the screen, keeping it lined up for the next jump. The further you go, the faster it feels, and the more satisfying it is to keep that streak alive. It’s the kind of game you’ll pick up for a quick round, and suddenly find yourself playing again and again just to beat your best score. Smooth visuals, tight gameplay, and a clean design make it a great little time-killer whenever you need a fun distraction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platform Hopper at none against Troll Defense's 1. Platform Hopper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 14 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Troll Defense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Platform Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Troll Defense ships an update every 14 months, Platform Hopper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Troll Defense | Platform Hopper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | Claremont Computer Network LLC |
In-app purchases
Troll Defense
- Advertising Removal$1.99
Platform Hopper
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Troll Defense free?
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Do Troll Defense or Platform Hopper have ads?
Which is updated more often, Troll Defense or Platform Hopper?
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