ShellShock Live vs Dome Guardian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShellShock Live
Engage in explosive online multiplayer tank battles. Customize your tank and arsenal to demolish opponents with hundreds of unique weapons. Earn experience to unlock new tanks, gear, and powerful upgrades.
- Multiplayer tank battles
- Hundreds of upgradable weapons
- Customizable tanks
- Earn XP to level up
- Unlock new tanks and gear
- Team and free-for-all matches
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Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.
Dome Guardian
Survive on a desolate alien planet by gathering resources and defending your base under a protective dome. Upgrade your skills, weapons, and defenses to combat hostile aliens and explore deeper for greater rewards.
- Resource gathering
- Base building
- Skill leveling
- Weapon and defense upgrades
- Alien combat
- Exploration and discovery
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Welcome, dear adventurer, to the perilous world of our latest game, Dome Guardian! You find yourself on a desolate planet, having miraculously survived the catastrophic crash of your spaceship. Lucky for you, we've ingeniously managed to cobble together a superb dome, a technological marvel, that will protect you from the unforgiving environment of this alien world. But this is no time to relax and soak up the scenery! Your primary objective is to gather resources and ensure your survival within this harsh landscape, sheltered beneath the dome's protective embrace. Don't worry; we've got you covered with a nifty base to call home. As you progress, you'll have the opportunity to level up your skills and become an even bigger badass than you already are, thanks to the guardian dome's secure confines. Upgrade your weapons and defenses to take down those pesky aliens that seem to have it out for you. And if you're feeling extra brave, why not dig deeper into the unknown? The rewards grow even more valuable the further down you venture beneath the dome's watchful presence. But be warned, the dangers increase too. In the heart of this unforgiving realm, beneath the protective dome, your journey unfolds. With each new challenge you face, the guardian dome stands as your steadfast companion, offering sanctuary against the hostile forces that lurk in the shadows. As you delve deeper into the mysteries of this alien world, the dome remains your beacon of hope, a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and show those extraterrestrial beings who's boss, under the safeguard of the guardian dome! May the odds be ever in your favor, and the dome's protection never waver, ensuring your triumphant return to the stars! As you traverse this enigmatic world, the keeper of ancient secrets beckons. Deep within the planet's depths, the keeper, a guardian of hidden knowledge and treasures, awaits your discovery. This enigmatic entity can assist you in unraveling the mysteries of this alien world and unlocking its hidden potential. Your path ahead is illuminated by the presence of the keeper, a mysterious guardian of ancient wisdom and untold riches. With the guardian dome as your protector and the keeper as your guide, you are poised for a journey of unparalleled adventure and discovery. So what are you waiting for? Embark on this epic quest and demonstrate your prowess to those extraterrestrial beings, all under the vigilant watch of the guardian dome and the guiding hand of the keeper! May the odds be ever in your favor as you strive to secure victory and return to the stars triumphant!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dome Guardian at Free against ShellShock Live's $4.99. Dome Guardian also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (560 vs 113). ShellShock Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Dome Guardian is free to download; ShellShock Live costs $4.99 up front. Dome Guardian sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShellShock Live asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dome Guardian holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 560 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of ShellShock Live's written reviews are positive against 18% of Dome Guardian's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ShellShock Live ships an update every 4 days, Dome Guardian every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShellShock Live | Dome Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (113 ratings) | 4.2 (560 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 113 | 560 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #130 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 406 MB | 390 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | KChamp Games, Inc. | Mikhail Savenkov |
Customer experience
ShellShock Live
Dome Guardian
User reviews
ShellShock Live
From 113 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
- ✨ Faithful mobile port of PC version
- 🎨 Clean graphics and great sound design
- 💰 No pay-to-win mechanics
- 🌐 Active online multiplayer community
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent black screen crashes
- 🔌 Loading screen freezes indefinitely
- 📱 Poor iPad optimization and screen scaling issues
- 🚫 Multiplayer invite function broken for months
- ⚠️ Missing weapons compared to PC version
Dome Guardian
From 560 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Decent game
- 🚀 Unique and quirky
- 🚀 Good game
Room to improve
- 🐛 Broken and unplayable
- 🔍 Plagiarism and rip-off of existing game
- 🔍 Shameless copy of another game
- 🔍 Inferior clone of another game
- 🔍 Blatant plagiarism
Bugs and requests
ShellShock Live
Reported bugs
11 issues- Black screen appears randomly during gameplay
- Infinite loading screen on app startup
- Game crashes when selecting menu options
- Screen goes dark on iPad with zoom issues
- Multiplayer invite button not functional
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- Game Center authentication errors
- App freezes mid-game
- Screen sensitivity too high for aiming
- Game crashes on older devices
- Skill list cuts off on iPad display
- Unable to join matches with poor connection
Requested features
13 requests- Cross-save functionality with Steam accounts
- Controller support for mobile devices
- Offline mode for single-player missions and pass-and-play
- Additional weapons from PC version
- Tournament mode
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- Team chat functionality
- Ability to rename player accounts
- Matchmaking based on player level
- New game modes and challenges
- In-game currency system for competitive play
- Larger screen support for iPad display optimization
- Rename lobby functionality
- Shot timer and game mod settings
Dome Guardian
Reported bugs
7 issues- Wave complete function is broken
- Laser attacks the wrong enemy
- Game doesn't save progress
- Soft lock during tutorial
- Upgrade to reduce speed drain is bugged
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- Game doesn't work when WiFi is turned off
- Overheating issues on some devices
Requested features
10 requests- Option to disable ads
- Add a way to purchase ad-free version
- Expand the mining area
- Add new enemies
- Implement a save system
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- Make the game easier and less ads
- Make the game quicker
- Implement a timer for incoming waves
- Add more customization options
- Improve the upgrade system
In-app purchases
ShellShock Live
No in-app purchases
Dome Guardian
- No Ads$4.99
Questions
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