Comparison

Bomb Squad Controller vs PearlHarbor_Defense

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bomb Squad Controller

Features
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NOTE: This is not the game, but rather the controller companion app used by the game. "Bomb Squad" (available on Steam) is required! The game uses the players' own smartphones as controllers and a PC-connected TV that drives the play. Players must work together to defuse a bomb by uncovering a code. Clues to the code are awarded as players complete challenges of the ’non-silent’ variety where the primary skill required is solid communication!

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PearlHarbor_Defense

Features
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Pearl Harbor Defense puts you in command of the harbor's last line of air defense. Tilt your device to sweep the skies, tap to unleash a storm of anti-aircraft fire, and shoot down relentless waves of enemy bombers, fighters and torpedo planes before they reach the fleet. Built around your iPhone's gyroscope and accelerometer, every shot feels physical — lean into a target, lead the plane, squeeze the trigger. Smooth 60 fps action, tight controls, and instant restarts keep you locked in for "one more round." FEATURES - Motion-Controlled Aiming Aim with natural tilt gestures using the device's built-in gyroscope. No on-screen joystick getting in your way. - Wave-Based Combat Face escalating squadrons of dive bombers, torpedo runners and high-altitude raiders. Each wave introduces new threats and patterns. - Tactical Shop Between Waves Spend hard-earned coins on weapon upgrades, ammo, repair kits and consumables. Refresh the stock when nothing tempts you. - Backpack & Loadout System Carry the gear that suits your style — heavy guns for tankers, rapid-fire for swarms, special rounds for boss bombers. - Built for Landscape Designed from the ground up for landscape play with full safe-area support on every iPhone, including notched and Dynamic Island models. - Offline-Friendly Plays entirely on-device. No accounts, no ads interrupting battles, no internet required. HOW TO PLAY 1. Tilt the device left/right and up/down to aim the crosshair. 2. Tap anywhere on screen to fire. 3. Survive the wave. Spend coins. Choose your loadout. Repeat. If you love arcade shooters, tower-defense pacing, or hands-on motion controls, Pearl Harbor Defense is built for you. Grab your iPhone, take aim, and don't let a single bomber through.

Screenshots

Bomb Squad Controller4 screens
PearlHarbor_Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bomb Squad Controller and PearlHarbor_Defense are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bomb Squad Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, PearlHarbor_Defense every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bomb Squad Controller versus PearlHarbor_Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBomb Squad ControllerPearlHarbor_Defense
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott Barrett FranklinYunhai Sui

In-app purchases

None

Bomb Squad Controller

No in-app purchases

None

PearlHarbor_Defense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bomb Squad Controller free?
Bomb Squad Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PearlHarbor_Defense free?
PearlHarbor_Defense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bomb Squad Controller or PearlHarbor_Defense have ads?
Neither Bomb Squad Controller nor PearlHarbor_Defense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bomb Squad Controller or PearlHarbor_Defense?
Bomb Squad Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, and PearlHarbor_Defense every 2 months. Most recently, Bomb Squad Controller was updated on October 25, 2026 and PearlHarbor_Defense on October 7, 2026.

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