Comparison

Germaphobe vs BODYguard

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

BODYguard

Engage in a fast-paced action shooter where you control a powerful immune cell. Target and eliminate invading bacteria and viruses to defend vital organs. Strategically upgrade abilities and complete challenging levels across distinct biomes.

Highlights
  • Control immune cells
  • Target and eliminate invaders
  • Upgrade abilities and perks
  • Multiple game modes
  • Defend vital organs
  • Compete on global leaderboards
Features
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●Play the first biome for free. Unlock the full game with one purchase.● Take control of the body’s defense system in this fast-paced action shooter. Step into the role of a powerful immune cell and use precise touch controls to target and eliminate waves of invading bacteria and viruses. Strategically choose your character, complete challenging levels, upgrade your abilities, and defend vital organs from infection. With intuitive gameplay, satisfying progression, and escalating challenges, the battle for survival begins at the cellular level. Key Features: ● 3 Unique Playable Characters ● 3 Game Modes Story, Hardcore, and Endless ●● Story Mode: A casual, easy-paced experience ●● Hardcore Mode: For players seeking a real challenge ●● Endless Mode: One Life, survive as long as you can ● 5 Distinct Biomes ● 23+ Upgrades and Perks ● 5 Epic Boss Battles ● Global Leaderboards— compete for the top spot

Screenshots

Germaphobe4 screens
BODYguard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BODYguard at fortnightly against Germaphobe's every 29 months. BODYguard also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, ads, 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 BODYguard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, BODYguard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Germaphobe versus BODYguard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGermaphobeBODYguard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny AijalaGyorgy Szenasi

Customer experience

Germaphobe

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

BODYguard

Written reviews8 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

BODYguard

One-time1
  • Full Game Version$3.99

Questions

Is Germaphobe free?
Germaphobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BODYguard free?
BODYguard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Germaphobe or BODYguard have ads?
Neither Germaphobe nor BODYguard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Germaphobe or BODYguard?
Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, and BODYguard fortnightly. Most recently, Germaphobe was updated on October 17, 2026 and BODYguard on October 16, 2026.

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