# Helicopter Hit vs Combat Guardian

The clearest difference is rating: Combat Guardian at 5.0 against Helicopter Hit's 4.8. Combat Guardian also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Helicopter Hit's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helicopter Hit 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helicopter Hit has 72 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Helicopter Hit ships an update every 2 months, Combat Guardian every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helicopter Hit | Combat Guardian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-hit-giant-attack/id1614462938/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-guardian-under-attack/id6450951637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 513 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Helicopter Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-hit-giant-attack/id1614462938)

Pilot a helicopter armed with powerful guns to defend the city from giant monsters and titans. Engage in epic battles across diverse locations to save humanity from invasion.

**Highlights:** Helicopter combat, Fight giant monsters, Multiple battle locations, Armored helicopter, Save the planet

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ADS FREE | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Helicopter Hit free?

Helicopter Hit 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, Helicopter Hit or Combat Guardian?

Combat Guardian is rated higher. Helicopter Hit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Combat Guardian averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Helicopter Hit or Combat Guardian have ads?

Both Helicopter Hit and Combat Guardian show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helicopter Hit or Combat Guardian?

Helicopter Hit ships an update every 2 months, and Combat Guardian every 6 weeks. Most recently, Helicopter Hit was updated on November 3, 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.*