# Real Time Shields

> Draw to defend your base

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1488739987](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1488739987)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1488739987`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lion Studios
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (20,311 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2020-01-13
- **Size:** 373 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987)
- **Website:** [https://lionstudios.cc](https://lionstudios.cc/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://lionstudios.cc/privacy/](https://lionstudios.cc/privacy/)

## Description

Invaders have one goal: take your castle. Draw formations that your troops will follow in real time to defend your base as waves attack from different angles. Real Time Shields tests your reflexes and strategy, rewarding quick drawing and smart placement.

Real Time Shields offers simple, addictive mechanics, responsive physics, and a robust upgrade system. Expect new maps, units, power-ups, and epic boss fights as you survive wave after wave and push toward ultimate glory.

## Rankings

- #11,624 — Overall

## Review summary

The game delivers a simple, smooth defense experience with upgrade options that some players enjoy, but heavy monetization and unreliable purchases heavily detract from the experience. Upgrades sometimes don’t work, balance is off, and progression can feel grindy and pay-to-win. Overall, the core concept has appeal, but ads and monetization overshadow the gameplay for many players.

### Pros

- Fun core defense gameplay with upgradeable units
- Simple mechanics and smooth performance
- Engaging overall when not interrupted by monetization

### Cons

- Excessive ads and forced ads interrupt gameplay (after waves/levels)
- Unreliable in-app purchases and starter packs
- Upgrades often have no effect and balance is off
- Progression feels grindy and pay-to-win; upgrades are expensive
- Limited level and boss variety

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1488739987)