Germaphobe vs BODYguard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Arcade-style gameplay
- Capture and disinfect germs
- Collect coins and power-ups
- Unlock new cities
- Game Center leaderboards
- iCloud syncing
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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.
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.
- Control immune cells
- Target and eliminate invaders
- Upgrade abilities and perks
- Multiple game modes
- Defend vital organs
- Compete on global leaderboards
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, BODYguard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Germaphobe | BODYguard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Aijala | Gyorgy Szenasi |
Customer experience
Germaphobe
BODYguard
In-app purchases
Germaphobe
- 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
BODYguard
- Full Game Version$3.99








