# Up And Under vs Combat Guardian

The clearest difference is rating: Combat Guardian at 5.0 against Up And Under's 3.5. Up And Under's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Up And Under sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Combat Guardian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Combat Guardian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Up And Under has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Up And Under ships an update every 3 weeks, Combat Guardian every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Up And Under | Combat Guardian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-and-under/id1176123667/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-guardian-under-attack/id6450951637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NORMAN ROZENTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/901361103) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Up And Under

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-and-under/id1176123667)

Navigate challenging levels by tapping and holding to fly under obstacles or releasing to ascend above them. This addictive game offers 55 levels, multiple game modes, and no game over screen, encouraging players to master flight mechanics and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** 55 challenging levels, Simple one-touch gameplay, No game over screen, Three game modes (Levels, Endless, Insane), Awesome soundtrack, Leaderboards and Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Endless Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Unique game concept
- 🚀 Runs smoothly
- 🎨 Nice graphics and colors
- ⏱️ Good for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- ⏳ Poorly timed ads
- 👎 Annoying ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Inaccurate hitboxes/collision detection
- 🐌 Sluggish controls/unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appear at the start of the level, causing crashes
- Ads are unclosable, requiring app restart
- Touch becoming unresponsive
- Game speed changes arbitrarily in later levels
- Ad banner at the bottom can be accidentally clicked

**Requested features**

- Add level select
- Ability to pause the level
- Same challenge should appear for each level
- Add more planes
- Add more game modes


### Combat Guardian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-guardian-under-attack/id6450951637)

Command an elite force by merging and strengthening diverse units. Battle through fantastical landscapes against evolving threats. Regular updates ensure fresh content and an exhilarating gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Forge and merge elite units, Strengthen diverse combat forces, Command units in battle, Defend your realm, Battle through fantastical landscapes, Adapt strategies to evolving threats, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Up And Under free?

Up And Under is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Combat Guardian free?

Combat Guardian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Up And Under or Combat Guardian?

Combat Guardian is rated higher. Up And Under averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Combat Guardian averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Up And Under or Combat Guardian have ads?

Combat Guardian shows ads; Up And Under does not.

### Which is updated more often, Up And Under or Combat Guardian?

Up And Under ships an update every 3 weeks, and Combat Guardian every 6 weeks. Most recently, Up And Under was updated on November 2, 2026 and Combat Guardian on November 3, 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.*