Comparison

Human Defender vs Ghosty Trip

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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 — 5 PHASES Laser · Missiles · Clustered shooting · Electric · 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) — 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

Ghosty Trip

Embark on an epic journey in a mystical land where souls gain powers based on their earthly deeds. Train and battle alongside your pet companions, choosing to fight for good or embrace darkness in a conflict that spans two worlds.

Highlights
  • Soul-based pet system
  • Good vs. Evil conflict
  • Real-world impact mechanics
  • Pet-powered combat
  • World reshaping abilities
Features
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Whenever a person in the real world passes away, their soul will travel to the Ghost Continent. And those who were treated with kindness or malice during their lifetime have acquired special abilities. Here, kindness and malice coalesce into tangible entities, evolving into Pets. These embodied emotions not only intertwine and struggle in the Ghost Continent, but also profoundly influence the real world. In the Ghost Continent, those with special abilities become powerful warriors, establishing a deeper bond with their pet beasts and fight together with them. They split into two opposing camps. One side uses the power of kindness to purify and consume the evil, attempting to maintain the balance of the two worlds; The other side is completely controlled by the evil, with the intention of dragging the real world into endless darkness. The smoke of this battle between good and evil spreads, and the conflicts between the two camps intensify more and more, reaching every corner of the real world. Each battle is not only a confrontation of strength, but also a struggle of good and evil deep in the soul. When you learn to fight against evil, you also gain the power to reshape the world.

Screenshots

Human Defender4 screens
Ghosty Trip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Human Defender at none against Ghosty Trip's 12. Human Defender also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 40%). Ghosty Trip's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ghosty Trip sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Human Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Human Defender ships an update every 3 days, Ghosty Trip every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Human Defender versus Ghosty Trip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuman DefenderGhosty Trip
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB244 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOlivier TessierPujia8 Limited

Customer experience

Human Defender

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Ghosty Trip

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Human Defender

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Ghosty Trip

One-time12
  • Golden Horn Pack 1$0.99
  • Equipment Pack 1$0.99
  • Challenge Ticket 1$0.99
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  • Golden Horn Pack 2$1.99
  • Mount Pack$2.99
  • Monthly Membership$3.99
  • Ad-Free Card$3.99
  • Permanent Membership$19.99
  • Tower Fund$19.99
  • Artifact Pack 1$24.99
  • Hero Pack 2$49.99
  • Hero Pack 3$99.99

Questions

Is Human Defender free?
Human Defender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghosty Trip free?
Ghosty Trip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Human Defender or Ghosty Trip have ads?
Both Human Defender and Ghosty Trip show ads.
Which is updated more often, Human Defender or Ghosty Trip?
Human Defender ships an update every 3 days, and Ghosty Trip every 5 days. Most recently, Human Defender was updated on October 13, 2026 and Ghosty Trip on October 2, 2026.

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