# Laser Dolphin HD vs Final Guard

The clearest difference is price: Final Guard at Free against Laser Dolphin HD's $4.99. Final Guard also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Laser Dolphin HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Final Guard is free to download; Laser Dolphin HD costs $4.99 up front. Final Guard sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Laser Dolphin HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Final Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Laser Dolphin HD's written reviews are positive against 50% of Final Guard's.

Laser Dolphin HD ships an update every 8 months, Final Guard every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laser Dolphin HD | Final Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-dolphin-hd/id429257201/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-guard/id606068059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dingo Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415069565) | [Tang Cho man](https://appshunter.io/developer/592719186) |

## What reviewers say

### Laser Dolphin HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-dolphin-hd/id429257201)

Pilot a dolphin equipped with a laser to rescue the Prime Minister from aliens. Blast through levels with power-ups and face bizarre sea creatures in this action-packed underwater adventure.

**Highlights:** Laser-equipped dolphin protagonist, 50 levels across 4 planets, Variety of enemy sea creatures, Power-ups including torpedoes and laser sword, Stunt and race level modes, Game Center support for leaderboards

**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 Laser Dolphin HD free?

Laser Dolphin HD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Final Guard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Laser Dolphin HD or Final Guard?

Final Guard is rated higher. Laser Dolphin HD averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Final Guard averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Laser Dolphin HD or Final Guard have ads?

Final Guard shows ads; Laser Dolphin HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Laser Dolphin HD or Final Guard?

Laser Dolphin HD ships an update every 8 months, and Final Guard every 4 months. Most recently, Laser Dolphin HD 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.*