# Don't Get Stranded! vs Vacuum Defense

The clearest difference is rating: Don't Get Stranded! at 4.9 against Vacuum Defense's 4.0. Don't Get Stranded! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Vacuum Defense's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 86 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Don't Get Stranded! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Don't Get Stranded! has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Don't Get Stranded! ships an update every 86 months, Vacuum Defense every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Get Stranded! | Vacuum Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-stranded/id1063638582/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacuum-defense/id6739926326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 86 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 34 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samuel Nielson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063638581) | [Adilkhan Kokanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780522995) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Get Stranded!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-stranded/id1063638582)

Solve physics-based puzzles to guide a monkey to its food by strategically moving rafts. This free game offers 144 challenging levels with no time limits, featuring cute graphics and jazzy music.

**Highlights:** Physics-based raft movement, 144 challenging levels, No time limits, Cute graphics, Jazzy music, Customizable critter costumes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vacuum Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacuum-defense/id6739926326)

Control a powerful pipe to collect ammunition and defend your base from waves of attacking enemies. Strategically choose and upgrade abilities to counter different foes and overcome challenging boss battles. Enjoy vibrant visuals and dynamic gameplay in this thrilling arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Dynamic pipe control gameplay, Collect balls for ammo, Strategic skill selection and upgrades, Epic boss battles, Vibrant visuals and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Get Stranded! free?

Don't Get Stranded! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vacuum Defense free?

Vacuum Defense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Don't Get Stranded! or Vacuum Defense?

Don't Get Stranded! is rated higher. Don't Get Stranded! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Vacuum Defense averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Don't Get Stranded! or Vacuum Defense have ads?

Vacuum Defense shows ads; Don't Get Stranded! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Get Stranded! or Vacuum Defense?

Don't Get Stranded! ships an update every 86 months, and Vacuum Defense every 2 days. Most recently, Don't Get Stranded! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Vacuum Defense on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*