Comparison

Shroom Guard vs Kitty Keep™

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

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About

Shroom Guard

Defend the Mushroom Kingdom from invading heroes by merging monsters into powerful guardians. Engage in strategic tower defense gameplay with roguelike skill progression for endless replayability. Protect your sanctuary and become the ultimate Shroom Guard.

Highlights
  • Engrossing merge mechanics
  • Action-packed tower defense TD gameplay
  • Roguelike skill progression
  • Immersive casual TD experience
  • Deep strategy in gameplay
Features
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Step into the bewitching universe of Shroom Guard, where the serene Mushroom Kingdom teeters on the brink of turmoil due to the sudden intrusion of formidable heroes! Rise to your role as a heroic colossus, bestowed with the duty of safeguarding the tranquility of this mystical realm. Cultivate unity within your kingdom by fusing your extraordinary monsters! Construct an indomitable lineup that mirrors your strategic prowess. Stand firm, fortify your fort, and wipe out any interloper audacious enough to threaten your sanctuary! Game Features: ~~ Engrossing Merge Mechanics ~~ Merge your monsters into mighty guardians of the Mushroom Kingdom. Witness their transformation into unstoppable soldiers, fostering an enthralling journey of growth and power. ~~ Action-Packed Tower Defense TD Gameplay ~~ Experience a dynamic blend of strategy and action in our thrilling Tower Defense TD game. Employ your wits and strength to defend your fort from relentless assailants. ~~ Roguelike Skill Progression ~~ Embark on your journey with the roguelike skill system, making each gameplay distinct and challenging as you adapt and overcome an ever-evolving array of hurdles. ~~ Immersive Casual Tower Defense TD Experience ~~ Immerse yourself in a relaxed gaming ambiance that also delivers an intriguing layer of strategic depth. Shroom Guard provides an easy-to-learn, yet gripping Tower Defense TD gameplay that keeps you engaged for hours. ~~ Deep Strategy in Tower Defense TD Gameplay ~~ Underneath simple mechanics lies a wealth of strategic depth, with a vast array of combinations and tactics to explore in this Tower Defense TD game. Fortify your monsters and tweak your strategies to reign supreme as the Shroom Guard! So, are you ready to ascend as the protector of the Mushroom Kingdom? Your position as the Shroom Guard eagerly awaits your command!

About

Kitty Keep™

Embark on an offline tower defense adventure featuring adorable cat heroes. Strategize to grow your castle and defend against sea creature invaders using unique cat abilities. Enjoy a blend of idle and TD gameplay with auto-battle rewards.

Highlights
  • Offline tower defense gameplay
  • Cute cat hero units
  • Castle growth and upgrades
  • Idle/Auto-battle rewards
  • Level up unique cat heroes
  • Defend against sea creatures
Features
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Journey to the beach for a cat-filled offline tower defense (TD) adventure! Strategize with cute cat heroes, growing your castle to thwart invaders. Level up unique cat heroes to turn the tide on sea creature enemies by using the power of claws, water, and sand! Experience a seamless fusion of idle and tower defense strategy, effortlessly earning rewards through Auto-battle! Join the legion of cat commanders worldwide for a purr-fect mix of tower defense fun and tactics!

Screenshots

Shroom Guard4 screens
Kitty Keep™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kitty Keep™ at 4.9 against Shroom Guard's 4.1. Kitty Keep™ also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 67%) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 39). Shroom Guard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Shroom Guard sells 54 one-off in-app purchases and Kitty Keep™ sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kitty Keep™ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitty Keep™ has 4.5K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Shroom Guard's written reviews are positive against 96% of Kitty Keep™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shroom Guard ships an update weekly, Kitty Keep™ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shroom Guard versus Kitty Keep™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShroom GuardKitty Keep™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (39 ratings)4.9 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews95.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings394.5K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB366 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPlaywind LtdFunovus LLC

Customer experience

Shroom Guard

All ratings39 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Kitty Keep™

All ratings4,527 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews982 reviews
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.3%

Bugs and requests

Shroom Guard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Kitty Keep™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during high-level waves
  • Progression roadblocks at certain points
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More cat variety and customization
  • Expanded event and challenge modes
  • Offline/idle progression features
  • Improved level design and enemy variety

In-app purchases

54 purchases

Shroom Guard

One-time54
  • Remove the intrusive ads 2$0.99
  • Special Offer Package 1$0.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 1$0.99
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  • Special Offer Package 2$1.99
  • Purchase diamonds $1.99$1.99
  • Extra Pass Levels$2.99
  • Remove the intrusive ads$2.99
  • Mora‘s Care I$2.99
  • Field Champions: Sizzling$2.99
  • Special Offer Package 6$2.99
  • Mora‘s Care II$4.99
  • Thorny Offer Package_2$4.99
  • Emerald Offer Package_2$4.99
  • Purchase diamonds $4.99$4.99
  • Special Offer Package 3$4.99
  • Azur Offer Package_2$4.99
  • Special Offer Package VII$4.99
  • Special Offer Package 10$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Royal Support Plan$4.99
  • Special Offer Package 11$4.99
  • Garde Offer Package_2$4.99
  • GoldStone Offer Package_2$4.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 2$4.99
  • LuckyRoulette Pack 1$4.99
  • Anu Offer Package_2$5.99
  • Mora‘s Care III$6.99
  • Sideline Assassin: Shinja II$6.99
  • Garde Offer Package 1$6.99
  • Emerald Offer Package 1$6.99
  • Thorny Offer Package 1$6.99
  • Development Fund 1$7.99
  • Treasure Road Gift1$7.99
  • Purchase diamonds $9.99$9.99
  • Special Offer Package 4$9.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 3$9.99
  • Royal Defense Plan$9.99
  • Event Passport$9.99
  • Premium Pass$9.99
  • LuckyRoulette Pack 2$9.99
  • Treasure Road Gift2$12.99
  • Remove the ads 2$12.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 4$14.99
  • Remove the ads$14.99
  • Development Fund 2$19.99
  • Special Offer Package 8$19.99
  • Treasure Road Gift3$19.99
  • Purchase diamonds $19.99$19.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 5$19.99
  • LuckyRoulette Pack 3$19.99
  • Purchase diamonds $29.99$29.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 7$49.99
  • Supreme Gift Pack 8$99.99
  • Purchase diamonds $99.99$99.99
32 purchases

Kitty Keep™

One-time32
  • 1 Hour Auto Battle$3.99
  • Handful of Gold$3.99
  • Pile of Gold$5.99
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  • Basic Mine Pack$5.99
  • More Gems$5.99
  • Event Pass$5.99
  • Pouch of Potions$5.99
  • Basic Starter Pack$5.99
  • 50 Gems$5.99
  • Event Starter Pack$5.99
  • Event Hero Pack$5.99
  • Treasure Pile$5.99
  • Offline boost 1$5.99
  • Event Pass2 variants$9.99
  • Treasure Trove$11.99
  • Secret Lab Bundle$11.99
  • 100 Gems$11.99
  • Event Premium Pass$11.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Ultra Chests$12.99
  • Chest of Potions$12.99
  • Regal Mine Pack$12.99
  • Offline boost 2$12.99
  • Pieces of Potions$23.99
  • Event Premium Pass$24.99
  • Chest of Mithril$34.99
  • Big Amount of Potions$34.99
  • Treasure Hoard$34.99
  • Huge Amount of Potions$59.99
  • Wagon of Mithril$59.99
  • 1300 Gems$119.99
  • Giant Amount of Potions$119.99

Questions

Is Shroom Guard free?
Shroom Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kitty Keep™ free?
Kitty Keep™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shroom Guard or Kitty Keep™?
Kitty Keep™ is rated higher. Shroom Guard averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Kitty Keep™ averages 4.9 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Shroom Guard or Kitty Keep™ have ads?
Both Shroom Guard and Kitty Keep™ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shroom Guard or Kitty Keep™?
Shroom Guard ships an update weekly, and Kitty Keep™ fortnightly. Most recently, Shroom Guard was updated on October 2, 2026 and Kitty Keep™ on October 15, 2026.

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