# Save the Town! vs Combat Guardian

The clearest difference is rating: Combat Guardian at 5.0 against Save the Town!'s 4.6. Save the Town!'s advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save the Town! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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: Save the Town! has 5.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Save the Town! ships an update every 9 days, Combat Guardian every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Town! | Combat Guardian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-town/id1555745434/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-guardian-under-attack/id6450951637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 215 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Town!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-town/id1555745434)

Embark on a challenging rescue mission to save your town and its citizens from enemies. Make difficult decisions as you drive your truck, encountering various characters and worlds. This free casual game offers beautiful 3D graphics and addictive gameplay for all ages.

**Highlights:** Rescue town citizens, Drive a truck, Defeat enemies, Unlock characters and skins, Beautiful 3D graphics, Discover many worlds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Extraordinary
- 🚀 Fun game and Decent concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🐛 Keeps crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after watching ads
- Unnatural controls

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add more customization options
- Reduce the number of ads
- Improve the difficulty level


### 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 Save the Town! free?

Save the Town! 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, Save the Town! or Combat Guardian?

Combat Guardian is rated higher. Save the Town! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Combat Guardian averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Save the Town! or Combat Guardian have ads?

Both Save the Town! and Combat Guardian show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Town! or Combat Guardian?

Save the Town! ships an update every 9 days, and Combat Guardian every 6 weeks. Most recently, Save the Town! was updated on November 7, 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.*