Comparison

Germaphobe vs Dart Defense

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Germaphobe

Navigate a hero through an arcade-style world, dodging mutant germs and collecting coins. Capture and disinfect these germs in a laboratory to save infected cities worldwide. Unlock new challenges and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Arcade-style gameplay
  • Capture and disinfect germs
  • Collect coins and power-ups
  • Unlock new cities
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • iCloud syncing
Features
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Germaphobe is a fast paced, arcade style game where the hero, Hazmat Howard, must avoid the never ending attack by mutant germs. There are 200 cities that are infected with 200 unique germs. Do you and Hazmat Howard have what it takes to capture and disinfect all 200? Use the virtual joystick to maneuver Hazmat Howard to avoid mutant germs, collect coins, gain power-ups, and capture germs from cities throughout the world. Capturing germs is only half the battle. Captured germs must also be taken to the Laboratory to be disinfected and stored. Pay for time in the Laboratory with the coins Hazmat Howard collected while playing the game. Don't worry, it will be worth it. Cities have agreed to pay Hazmat Howard for every germ he disinfects. Complete levels to unlock new cities to disinfect. • Game Center support for Leaderboards and Achievements. • iCloud support for syncing your game to multiple devices. • Play for Free for as long as you like. • No Ads! We hope you enjoy playing Germaphobe and helping Hazmat Howard disinfect the world one city at a time. NOTE: You may disable in-app-purchases on your device using the Settings application.

About

Dart Defense

Tap to launch darts and pop a barrage of balloons. Utilize power-ups and special effects to clear levels. Compete in a challenging mode with 50 levels and aim for high scores.

Highlights
  • Tap to fire darts
  • Pop special balloons for power-ups
  • Challenge Mode with 50 levels
  • High score tracking
  • Fun power-ups and special effects
Features
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Fast, fun, and exciting! Tap the screen to fire darts at the incoming balloons. Pop special balloons to power up and knock out balloons with cool special effects! But aim carefully... you don't want to run out of darts because those balloons come falling in like a birthday party! Challenge Mode: Put your skills to the test by completing different goals while popping balloons to advance through each level. Each level gets faster and tougher, so you need to bring your A Game! Can you complete all 50 challenges? See how long you can go! Challenge your friends to beat your high score! Game features: -Free to play! -Simple tap control -Fun power ups and special effects -Challenge Mode with 50 levels! -High score, accuracy, and balloon pop tallies

Screenshots

Germaphobe4 screens
Dart Defense3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dart Defense at 5.0 against Germaphobe's 4.3. Dart Defense also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Germaphobe's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Germaphobe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dart Defense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dart Defense holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Germaphobe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dart Defense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, Dart Defense every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Germaphobe versus Dart Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGermaphobeDart Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny AijalaAaron Hall

Customer experience

Germaphobe

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%

Dart Defense

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Germaphobe

One-time5
  • 3 City Pack$0.99
  • Disinfect City$0.99
  • 100,000 coins$0.99
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  • 20 City Pack$4.99
  • 1,000,000 Coins$4.99
1 purchases

Dart Defense

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Germaphobe free?
Germaphobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dart Defense free?
Dart Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Germaphobe or Dart Defense?
Dart Defense is rated higher. Germaphobe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dart Defense averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Germaphobe or Dart Defense have ads?
Dart Defense shows ads; Germaphobe does not.
Which is updated more often, Germaphobe or Dart Defense?
Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, and Dart Defense every 4 months. Most recently, Germaphobe was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dart Defense on October 8, 2026.

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