Comparison

Human Defender vs AR Shooter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Human Defender

Protect humanoids from alien landers by shooting them down. Catch falling humanoids and return them safely to the planet's surface to earn points. Fail to protect them, and the planet will explode.

Highlights
  • Shoot alien landers
  • Protect falling humanoids
  • Catch humanoids mid-air
  • Earn points for rescues
  • Planet regeneration mechanic
  • Special moves: Bomb and HyperSpace
Features
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Humanity is on the verge of extinction. A relentless alien armada falls on Earth, kidnapping the last survivors. You are the only pilot capable of repelling them. Take control of your combat ship in Human Defender, a frenetic horizontal scrolling space shooter that pays a vibrant tribute to arcade classics, boosted by modern mechanics and explosive visual effects Defend the Earth against a merciless alien invasion in Human Defender - an old-school space shooter inspired by classic arcade. YOUR MISSION The invaders attack. But their real goal: to kidnap humanoids on the ground to transform them into Super-UFOs. Intercept them in flight, bring them back to the central bunker and save humanity! MAIN FEATURES: * Intense Arcade Action: Face growing waves of formidable enemies (UFOs, Bombers, Pods, Swarmers) and prevent them from mutating by tracking down kidnappers. * Save Humanoids: Your mission is not only to destroy. Intercept the aliens who kidnap the humans and bring the survivors back to the base. * Epic Boss Fights: Get ready to face massive flagships with multiple attack phases (lasers, missiles, teleportation). * HyperSpace Mode: Take the risk of diving into Hyperspace! Make your way through accelerated waves for as many points as possible, but watch out for asteroids and end-of-zone bosses. * Tailor-made Controls: Play as you feel thanks to two driving modes: an ultra-reactive virtual Joystick (with left-handed/right-handed mode) or tilt driving (Accelerometer) for total immersion. Use swipes to drop devastating bombs or trigger your emergency shield. * World Competition: Complete integration of the Game Center. Save as many humans as possible, destroy the bosses, explode your score and rise to the top of the "Hall of Fame". Your bombs are ready. Your shields are armed. Humanity is counting on you. Good flight, Defender! GAMEPLAY - Control your ship by tilting the phone (Tilt) or via virtual joystick (GamePad) - Laser shoot with a tap - each enemy killed earns bonus points according to your level - Save 10 humanoids to trigger HYPERSPACE mode and face the BOSS! THE ENEMIES - UFO .............. 50 pts - Smart UFO ....... 150 pts - UFO + Humanoid. 200 pts - Flagship ........ 450 pts - Bomber .......... 600 pts - Pod ............. 800 pts - Swarmer ...... 1,000 pts - Mine ............ 400 pts - BOSS ........ 50,000 pts THE BOSS โ€” 5 PHASES Laser ยท Missiles ยท Clustered shooting ยท Electric ยท Teleportation. Each phase is more unpredictable than the previous one. BONUS & SURVIVAL - +500 pts: catch a humanoid in flight - +1,000 pts: drop it off at the bunker - 3 lives at the start (max 5), +1 life at key levels - 3 bombs (max 4) โ€” swipe to destroy everything on the screen - 3s Shield at each respawn - +1 bomb every 10,000 pts ADAPTABLE CONTROLS Right / Left / Neutral Adjustment. Two modes of movement: tilt or joystick. Left swipe: bomb. Right swipe: teleportation. Low swipe: remove the humanoids. World ranking via Game Center.

About

AR Shooter

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Immerse yourself in the surprising world of AR Shooter, the throwing and skill game that will put your dexterity to the test through a series of fun, varied and surprising challenges! Face stimulating challenges where you will have to hit a wide variety of targets with sometimes surprising projectiles, while overcoming obstacles and juggling eccentric constraints. Be fast, precise and creative to shine in the trials and unlock even crazier new challenges, targets and projectiles! Discover a unique immersive experience thanks to two captivating game modes: classic mode and augmented reality mode, where you can interact with your real environment for new sensations! Transform your living room into a basketball court, have a darts competition on the terrace of a cafรฉ, throw eggs without making them explode, toss a ball of paper into a trash can without it catching fire... AR Shooter already has more than 200 thrilling challenges in store for you for a totally crazy experience! With AR Shooter, give free rein to your imagination to find the best strategy for each challenge and become the absolute master of shooting! The options are endless, and the only limit is your creativity! Want to take a well-deserved break between two challenges or simply to perfect your shot? Our training mode allows you to train at your own pace, with the target and projectile of your choice. And for an extra shot of fun, invite your friends for a wild local multiplayer game for up to 6 people. Experience moments of friendliness and good humor while challenging each other to see who will become the true target master! Key Features - Several games in one - basketball, darts, ground targets, whack-a-mole... - Fully playable in either classic game or augmented reality - Playable solo or in local multiplayer for up to 6 shooters - Quick games - Easy to learn, difficult to master - Free! Get ready to take up all the challenges and to become a shooting legend! Download AR Shooter now and show the world what you're made of! The adventure begins now... Are you up to the challenge?! This game includes optional in-game purchases.

Screenshots

Human Defender4 screens
AR Shooter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Human Defender at none against AR Shooter's 4. Human Defender also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AR Shooter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Human Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Human Defender ships an update every 3 days, AR Shooter every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Human Defender versus AR Shooter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuman DefenderAR Shooter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivier TessierKaiKai SAS

In-app purchases

None

Human Defender

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AR Shooter

One-time4
  • 100 gold coins$0.99
  • 250 gold coins$1.99
  • 500 gold coins$2.99
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  • 1000 gold coins$3.99

Questions

Is Human Defender free?
Human Defender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Shooter free?
AR Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Human Defender or AR Shooter have ads?
Both Human Defender and AR Shooter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Human Defender or AR Shooter?
Human Defender ships an update every 3 days, and AR Shooter every 5 months. Most recently, Human Defender was updated on October 13, 2026 and AR Shooter on October 13, 2026.

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