# Final Guard vs Dusk to Dawn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dusk to Dawn at 100% against Final Guard's 50%. Dusk to Dawn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Final Guard's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). 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 Dusk to Dawn sells 10 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Final Guard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dusk to Dawn'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, Dusk to Dawn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Final Guard | Dusk to Dawn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-guard/id606068059/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dusk-to-dawn/id1472690984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tang Cho man](https://appshunter.io/developer/592719186) | [goGame Pte Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087817105) |

## 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 |


### Dusk to Dawn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dusk-to-dawn/id1472690984)

Embark on an exciting night run, collecting coins and power-ups to unlock over 30 unique characters. Master dual-tap controls to jump obstacles, surf waves, and race against players worldwide for the top leaderboard spot.

**Highlights:** Over 30 unique runners, Dual tap controls, Special power-ups, Collect Star Coins, Global leaderboards, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The SuperHuman | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Black Insect | $0.99 | one-time |
| The White Insect | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Worthy Runner | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Neon Hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Young Runner | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Steel Man | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Blue Mask Runner | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Orange Mask Runner | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Purple Mask Runner | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Final Guard free?

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

### Is Dusk to Dawn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Final Guard or Dusk to Dawn?

Final Guard is rated higher. Final Guard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Dusk to Dawn averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Final Guard or Dusk to Dawn have ads?

Final Guard shows ads; Dusk to Dawn does not.

### Which is updated more often, Final Guard or Dusk to Dawn?

Final Guard ships an update every 4 months, and Dusk to Dawn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Final Guard was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dusk to Dawn on October 12, 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.*