Comparison

Germaphobe vs Max Squad space shooter

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

Max Squad space shooter

Pilot a starfighter in a fast-paced space combat game. Dodge enemy fire, unleash powerful weapons, and challenge friends in 1v1 multiplayer. Supports controllers, touch, and keyboard controls.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced space combat
  • Pilot a starfighter
  • Dodge incoming fire
  • Unleash lasers and missiles
  • 1v1 multiplayer
  • Controller, touch, and keyboard support
Features
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Max Squad is a fast-paced space shooter where you pilot a starfighter to challenge a powerful enemy ship. Dodge incoming fire while unleashing lasers and missiles. Bluetooth game controllers offer the best experience, but there is support for touch controls and keyboard. Challenge a nearby friend in 1v1 multiplayer. Squadrons to come!

Screenshots

Germaphobe4 screens
Max Squad space shooter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Max Squad space shooter at 5.0 against Germaphobe's 4.3. Max Squad space shooter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 29 months). Germaphobe's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Max Squad space shooter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Max Squad space shooter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Germaphobe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Max Squad space shooter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, Max Squad space shooter every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Germaphobe versus Max Squad space shooter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGermaphobeMax Squad space shooter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny AijalaEric Tse

Customer experience

Germaphobe

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

Max Squad space shooter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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
None

Max Squad space shooter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Germaphobe free?
Germaphobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Max Squad space shooter free?
Max Squad space shooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Germaphobe or Max Squad space shooter?
Max Squad space shooter is rated higher. Germaphobe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Max Squad space shooter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Germaphobe or Max Squad space shooter have ads?
Neither Germaphobe nor Max Squad space shooter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Germaphobe or Max Squad space shooter?
Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, and Max Squad space shooter every 10 days. Most recently, Germaphobe was updated on October 17, 2026 and Max Squad space shooter on October 1, 2026.

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