# 1D vs Final Guard

The clearest difference is rating: 1D at 5.0 against Final Guard's 4.5. 1D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Final Guard's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Final Guard sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 1D asks for nothing beyond the download.

1D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of 1D's written reviews are positive against 50% of Final Guard's.

1D ships an update every 3 months, Final Guard every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1D | Final Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1d/id426027412/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-guard/id606068059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Eric Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/415133551) | [Tang Cho man](https://appshunter.io/developer/592719186) |

## What reviewers say

### 1D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1d/id426027412)

Navigate a one-dimensional world by canceling incoming pulses. Switch your avatar's color to match the pulse and clear them as they approach. Offers simple controls and multiple game modes for quick or extended play sessions.

**Highlights:** One-dimensional gameplay, Pulse canceling mechanics, Color-matching avatar, Multiple game modes, Movie-based tutorials, High score tracking, Quick startup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Final Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-guard/id606068059)

Engage in a retro-style shooter defending Earth from alien invaders. Pilot robot planes, equip various weapons, and team up with a friend for two-player action.

**Highlights:** Retro shooting gameplay, Robot cop heroes, Ride robot form battle planes, Multiple weapon options, Defend Earth from aliens, Two-player support on iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage 2 Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage 3 Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage 4 Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage 5 Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 6 Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Stages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 7 Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1D free?

1D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Final Guard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1D or Final Guard?

1D is rated higher. 1D averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Final Guard averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do 1D or Final Guard have ads?

Final Guard shows ads; 1D does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1D or Final Guard?

1D ships an update every 3 months, and Final Guard every 4 months. Most recently, 1D was updated on November 1, 2026 and Final Guard on November 1, 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.*