# Defender IV

> Enjoy Diverse Castle Defense at Low Price, to Clash to Rush with Heroes!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.droidhen.defender4](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.droidhen.defender4)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.droidhen.defender4`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DroidHen
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 267,555
- **Rating:** 3.61 / 5 (11,863 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.88
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-01
- **First published:** 2024-09-01
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 202 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidhen.defender4)
- **Website:** [https://www.droidhen.com](https://www.droidhen.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.droidhen.com/Policy.html](https://www.droidhen.com/Policy.html)

## Description

## Defender IV - Diverse Castle Defense Strategy Game

Defender IV immerses players in a dark world besieged by beastly invasions. As the commander, craft sturdy defenses, lead 8 unique legendary heroes, and utilize over 200 skill enhancements spanning Physical, Fire, Ice, and Lightning categories. Harness the power of 11 adorable Mythpets to boost your tactical advantage. Equip yourself with a vast arsenal of gears and artifacts that evolve with your progress.

Enjoy various monthly benefits including battle passes and gift packs—all accessible for less than the cost of a coffee. Build your tactics, protect humanity, and forge your legend in this affordable, action-packed castle defense experience!

## Rankings

- #137,964 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DEVICE_POWER`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.droidhen.defender4.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers are mixed. Many find Defender IV fun and approachable, with praise for the basic tower-defense concept and some noting smooth performance. However, dominant concerns are monetization and online requirements: excessive and intrusive ads, reroll limits tied to ads, VIP schemes, and a sense of pay-to-win. Reviewers also complain about always-online constraints and occasional crashes or ad glitches. The game struggles to replicate the Defender feel, making enjoyment hinge on tolerance for the monetization model.

### Pros

- Fun and approachable for many players, with positive sentiments like loving the game and finding it enjoyable early on.
- Basic tower-defense concept is straightforward and entertaining.
- Some players report smooth performance and no lag.
- Occasional mention of optional or less intrusive ads as part of the model.

### Cons

- Ads overload and intrusive monetization: too many, too long, and ad-related mid-game issues.
- Always-online requirement and inability to play offline on many devices.
- Feels like a pay-to-win / monetization-heavy experience, with reroll limits, VIP schemes, and scammy discounts that detract from the Defender feel.
- Progression gating and limited rerolls tied to ads, making progression feel pay-to-progress.
- Stability issues and ad glitches, including crashes or ads not playing and causing players to be stuck.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.droidhen.defender4)