# NinjaShaw Lite vs Final Guard

The clearest difference is rating: Final Guard at 4.5 against NinjaShaw Lite's 3.0. Final Guard also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). NinjaShaw Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Final Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Final Guard has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

NinjaShaw Lite ships an update every 11 months, Final Guard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NinjaShaw Lite | Final Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjashaw-lite-retro-action/id584883815/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-guard/id606068059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [F-NET Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/537078708) | [Tang Cho man](https://appshunter.io/developer/592719186) |

## What reviewers say

### NinjaShaw Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjashaw-lite-retro-action/id584883815)

A 2D retro-style platformer where players control a ninja named Shaw. Navigate through levels by running, jumping, and throwing ninja stars to defeat enemies and dodge attacks. The game offers challenging gameplay with pixel art graphics.

**Highlights:** 2D platformer gameplay, Ninja character control, Run, jump, and shoot mechanics, Pixel art graphics, Challenging difficulty, Life bar for health

**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 NinjaShaw Lite free?

NinjaShaw Lite 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, NinjaShaw Lite or Final Guard?

Final Guard is rated higher. NinjaShaw Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Final Guard averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do NinjaShaw Lite or Final Guard have ads?

Both NinjaShaw Lite and Final Guard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NinjaShaw Lite or Final Guard?

NinjaShaw Lite ships an update every 11 months, and Final Guard every 4 months. Most recently, NinjaShaw Lite was updated on November 6, 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.*