# Idle Army vs Combat Guardian

The clearest difference is rating: Combat Guardian at 5.0 against Idle Army's 4.6. Combat Guardian also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Idle Army's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Army sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Army has 21K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Army ships an update fortnightly, Combat Guardian every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Army | Combat Guardian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-army/id1553739106/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-guardian-under-attack/id6450951637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 277 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Army

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-army/id1553739106)

Lead your army against relentless enemy hordes. Merge units to create powerful soldiers and unlock devastating weapons. Strategize your troop organization and upgrade your hero to survive waves of attackers and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Merge units to increase power, Unlock new recruits and weapons, Counter various enemy types, Upgrade and customize hero, Endless survival mode, Strategic troop organization

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V.I.P. Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| SPY | $1.99 | one-time |
| Railgun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Costume One man army | $1.99 | one-time |
| Costume Super soldier | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aditionnal Unit Slot | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flamethrower | $2.99 | one-time |
| Grenadier | $2.99 | one-time |
| God Father | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 🚀 Casual and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔋 Overheats device
- 🔒 False advertising about ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at the end of certain levels
- Rewards not registering after completing levels
- Randomly deleting or duplicating troops

**Requested features**

- More troop types and upgrade options
- Increase base size to accommodate more units
- Add new maps and enemy types
- Improve endless mode progression


### 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 Idle Army free?

Idle Army 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, Idle Army or Combat Guardian?

Combat Guardian is rated higher. Idle Army averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Combat Guardian averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Idle Army or Combat Guardian have ads?

Both Idle Army and Combat Guardian show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Army or Combat Guardian?

Idle Army ships an update fortnightly, and Combat Guardian every 6 weeks. Most recently, Idle Army was updated on October 27, 2026 and Combat Guardian on October 13, 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.*