# EF Defense

> Forget your Defense experiences so far! The Epic Battles in Endless Tower!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.managamefactory.towerdefense](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.managamefactory.towerdefense)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.managamefactory.towerdefense`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ManaGameDev
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 444,012
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (4,247 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.8.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-21
- **First published:** 2022-03-13
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 109 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.managamefactory.towerdefense)
- **Website:** [http://www.managf.com/](http://www.managf.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://policy.managf.com/policy.html](http://policy.managf.com/policy.html)

## Description

EF Defense takes you to the continent of Akaros where darkness threatens peace. Rally heroes from diverse tribes, train them to unlock powerful abilities, and build a strong defense against surging enemies. Explore various battlefields with specialized traps and utilize protectors with remarkable skills to turn the battle in your favor. 

Beyond traditional tower defense, EF Defense offers unique modes including Frontier conquest, Arena battles, Grand Arena challenges, and the Tower of Trials to test your strategic prowess. Encounter an array of distinctive enemies that bring variability and excitement to every level. With in-app purchases and active support from the developers, EF Defense delivers an engaging and immersive defense gaming experience for all fans of strategy and action.

## Rankings

- #106,528 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.managamefactory.towerdefense.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Offers long term progression for free players
- Innovative play features and enjoyable gameplay
- Good art style and character design
- Potential for resource gathering and gameplay depth

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and crashes
- Forced ads and pay-to-win elements
- Slow progression and grind in mid/late game
- Poor tutorial and game flow, leading to frustration

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