# Defend The Dam - Active Lane Defense

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id839652763](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id839652763)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id839652763`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dragon Army
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (11 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2015-08-25
- **First published:** 2015-03-19
- **Size:** 108 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/defend-the-dam-active-lane-defense/id839652763)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://dragonarmy.com/privacy.html](http://dragonarmy.com/privacy.html)

## Description

ACTION PACKED LANE DEFENSE
Defend The Dam is an action packed lane defense game with a new spin! Build awesome turrets. Rotate your weapons strategically to defend against the woodland horde! Upgrade and unlock new weapons, explore unique levels across multiple zones, and battle epic bosses. 

ROTATE YOUR WEAPONS
Stationary turrets are no fun, so we put them on a tank tread! Rotate your weapons into battle so you can have the right weapon to deal with the right enemies!

CHALLENGE MODES
Once you've beat all the levels, test your skill on the Heroic and Master modes for each level, or create your own with challenge mode!

WEAPON UPGRADES
Upgrade each weapon with their own unique upgrades. Never pay to respec! Choose the upgrades you want to face each new challenge.

DAILY CHALLENGES
Compete for glory in our daily challenge mode!

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NOTE: Due to intense strategy action, Defend the Dam requires an iPhone 5 or newer, iPad 3 or newer, or iPad mini 2 or newer. The game is not supported on older devices.

## Rankings

- #316,277 — Overall

## Review summary

Defend The Dam is praised for its addictive, strategy-rich tower defense gameplay on iPhone, centered on a unique rotating-turret mechanic and strong visuals. It’s easy to learn yet offers depth, earning it based on several reviews as a standout in the genre. However, monetization is a recurring concern, with mixed feelings about IAP, dual currencies, and energy mechanics affecting the flow for some players. Overall, a standout title with potential for more content.

### Pros

- Rotating turret mechanic adds a unique twist and enhances strategy compared to other tower defense games.
- Highly addictive and engaging; players report long play sessions and frequent returns.
- Strong tower defense experience on iPhone; widely regarded as one of the best in the genre.
- Crisp graphics and cohesive art/design.
- Easy to learn and pick up, with depth and strategic challenge.

### Cons

- Free-to-play monetization with dual currencies and energy mechanics can disrupt gameplay flow; some players would prefer a full premium version.
- Mixed opinions on monetization fairness; some reviewers find IAP off-putting, while others consider it reasonably fair.

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