# Abalon vs Guard the Tower

The clearest difference is ads: Abalon at none against Guard the Tower's shown. Abalon also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1). Guard the Tower's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Abalon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Guard the Tower sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guard the Tower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abalon has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Abalon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Guard the Tower's.

Abalon ships an update every 2 days, Guard the Tower every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abalon | Guard the Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guard-the-tower/id6502746178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [D20Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/516465511) | [Jampot Software co., ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/590341509) |

## What reviewers say

### Abalon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798)

Engage in tactical turn-based combat and deck-building strategy in a tabletop-inspired world. Command units, cast spells, and outwit opponents with creative combos and strategic positioning. Explore diverse biomes, collect cards, and build the perfect deck to become a legend.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Deck building strategy, Top-down battlefield control, Over 500 unique cards, Character-based abilities, Creative combo system, Procedurally generated world exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animal Gear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Angels & Demons | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dark Legion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mean & Green | $7.99 | one-time |
| Space & Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic strategy game
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Great for busy RPG parents
- 👍 Way better than expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not recommended at the moment
- 🐛 Very unbalanced and costs $30
- 🐛 Game crashes after loading
- 🐛 Koumpounophobia (fear of buttons)
- 🐛 Controlling units is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs in second chapter dungeon
- Unable to use satchel items

**Requested features**

- Controller support for Backbone and other third party controllers
- More variation in encounter types
- Dark mode option


### Guard the Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guard-the-tower/id6502746178)

A turn-based roguelike strategy game where players command a team of heroes to defend a central core. Enemies telegraph their moves, allowing for strategic planning and explosive chain attacks in puzzle-like battles.

**Highlights:** Turn-based roguelike strategy, Predictive combat system, 9 unique hero classes, Procedurally generated levels, Team-based tactical missions, Puzzle-like battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Box of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me A Coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abalon free?

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

### Is Guard the Tower free?

Guard the Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Abalon or Guard the Tower?

Guard the Tower is rated higher. Abalon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Guard the Tower averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Abalon or Guard the Tower have ads?

Guard the Tower shows ads; Abalon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Abalon or Guard the Tower?

Abalon ships an update every 2 days, and Guard the Tower every 3 days. Most recently, Abalon was updated on October 26, 2026 and Guard the Tower on October 18, 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.*