Human Defender vs Rat Raid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Shoot alien landers
- Protect falling humanoids
- Catch humanoids mid-air
- Earn points for rescues
- Planet regeneration mechanic
- Special moves: Bomb and HyperSpace
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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.
Rat Raid
Defend your farm from waves of mutant rats by gathering resources, crafting weapons, and upgrading your defenses. Fight to protect your crops and home in this action-packed defense game.
- Defend farm from mutant rats
- Gather resources
- Craft powerful weapons
- Upgrade equipment
- Survive endless waves
- Explore and collect
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Defend your farm, craft powerful weapons, and wipe out waves of mutant rats! The farm is under attack! A mysterious mutation has turned ordinary rats into vicious monsters, and they’re coming in endless waves! Take control of a brave farmer and fight to protect her home, crops, and everything she has worked so hard to build. Explore the farm and gather valuable resources scattered across the land. Chop, mine, collect, and harvest everything you can to keep your defenses growing. Every resource can make the difference between holding the line and watching your farm fall. Craft powerful weapons and upgrade your equipment to become stronger with every battle. Improve your tools, unlock new gear, and build up your arsenal to deal with increasingly dangerous mutant rats. The stronger the invasion becomes, the stronger you’ll need to become! Defend different areas of the farm, survive rat waves, and push back the growing rat infestation. Keep improving your equipment, expand your defenses, and turn your farm into an unstoppable fortress! The mutant rats won’t stop coming. Gather resources, upgrade your gear, and fight your way through the invasion. Can you save the farm and drive the mutant rats back for good?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Human Defender at none against Rat Raid's 19. Human Defender also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 28%). 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
Both are free to download. Rat Raid sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Human Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.
Human Defender ships an update every 3 days, Rat Raid every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Human Defender | Rat Raid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (558 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 27.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 558 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 475 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Olivier Tessier | 24 HIT Riga SIA |
Customer experience
Human Defender
Rat Raid
In-app purchases
Human Defender
No in-app purchases
Rat Raid
- Hard 1$0.99
- Hard 1 offer$0.99
- Hard 2$4.99
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- Hard 2 offer$4.99
- Elite wheat farmer$7.99
- Elite corn farmer$7.99
- Elite carrot farmer$7.99
- Elite tomato farmer$7.99
- Elite pumpkin farmer$7.99
- Elite strawberry farmer$7.99
- Elite sunflower farmer$7.99
- Elite grapes farmer$7.99
- Hard Pack 3$9.99
- No ads pack$9.99
- X2 Tool damage forever$11.99
- X2 Weapon damage forever$12.99
- No ads VIP pack$22.99
- No Ads Vip Renewal for 7 Days$22.99
- Elite workers pack with discount$31.99
Questions
Is Human Defender free?
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Do Human Defender or Rat Raid have ads?
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