# Final Guard vs I.F.O

The clearest difference is review sentiment: I.F.O at 97% against Final Guard's 50%. I.F.O also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Final Guard's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Final Guard is free to download; I.F.O costs $2.99 up front. Final Guard sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. I.F.O asks for nothing beyond the download.

I.F.O holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Final Guard's written reviews are positive against 97% of I.F.O's.

Final Guard ships an update every 4 months, I.F.O every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Final Guard | I.F.O |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-guard/id606068059/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifo/id1186578744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tang Cho man](https://appshunter.io/developer/592719186) | [gon lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/929736378) |

## 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 |


### I.F.O

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifo/id1186578744)

Pilot a classic aircraft to shoot down UFOs and rescue kidnapped animals. Power up your plane with mysterious alien energy and utilize unique weapons and items. Engage in a high-score focused weapon mode to prove your mastery.

**Highlights:** Simple left/right rotation controls, Dash maneuver, Alien power-ups, Weapon and item collection, Life recovery, Weapon-only high score mode, iMessage stickers

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Final Guard free?

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

### Is I.F.O free?

I.F.O costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Final Guard or I.F.O?

I.F.O is rated higher. Final Guard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while I.F.O averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Final Guard or I.F.O have ads?

Final Guard shows ads; I.F.O does not.

### Which is updated more often, Final Guard or I.F.O?

Final Guard ships an update every 4 months, and I.F.O every 2 months. Most recently, Final Guard was updated on October 13, 2026 and I.F.O on October 13, 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.*