# Final Guard vs Nukleus

The clearest difference is ads: Nukleus at none against Final Guard's shown. Nukleus also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). Final Guard's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Final Guard sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Nukleus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Final Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Final Guard's written reviews are positive against 69% of Nukleus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Final Guard ships an update every 4 months, Nukleus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Final Guard | Nukleus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-guard/id606068059/reviews)** | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nukleus/id1124324199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tang Cho man](https://appshunter.io/developer/592719186) | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Nukleus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nukleus/id1124324199)

Test your reflexes in this addictive single-tap game. Match the core's color to incoming objects to survive as long as possible. Compete with friends on the Game Center leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Single tap gameplay, Color matching mechanic, Requires quick reflexes, Full concentration needed, Game Center leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Orbs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Orbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Orbs | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Final Guard free?

Final Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nukleus free?

Nukleus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Final Guard or Nukleus?

Final Guard is rated higher. Final Guard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Nukleus averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do Final Guard or Nukleus have ads?

Final Guard shows ads; Nukleus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Final Guard or Nukleus?

Final Guard ships an update every 4 months, and Nukleus every 5 days. Most recently, Final Guard was updated on September 9, 2026 and Nukleus on September 11, 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.*