# Save the Base! vs Fort Guardian

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Save the Base! at none against Fort Guardian's 28. Save the Base! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fort Guardian sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Save the Base! asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Base! | Fort Guardian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fort-guardian/id6736848868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 24.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 485 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Indigo Bunting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050429235) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Base!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-base/id6468249546)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fort Guardian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fort-guardian/id6736848868)

A defense game combining roguelike action and merge mechanics. Strategically merge upgrades to build the strongest fort and survive endless waves of unique enemies. Choose powerful skills and evolve your defenses in fast-paced, tactical combat.

**Highlights:** Strategic merge mechanics, Endless enemy waves, Choose your skills, Roguelike replayability, Upgrade and evolve defenses, Intense tactical combat

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Raid Ticket Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| diamond_pack_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kingdom Pass Advanced | $4.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| chapter_pack_3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Key Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| diamond_pack_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Sea Adventure Fund | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP Card | $5.99 | one-time |
| chapter_pack_new_12 | $6.99 | one-time |
| chapter_pack_new_18 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scroll Fund Advanced | $9.99 | one-time |
| gem_fund_advanced | $9.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| diamond_pack_3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| ad_free_card | $14.99 | one-time |
| gem_fund_premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Card 2 | $24.99 | one-time |
| chapter_pack_10 | $24.99 | one-time |
| shards_fund_premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| diamond_pack_4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| diamond_pack_5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| diamond_pack_6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🚀 No ads
- 🎨 Decent graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing progress
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and content
- 💰 Issues with paid features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when trying to equip items
- Hundreds of enemies emerging at once causing immediate loss
- Tutorial button not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and enemy variety
- Improved progression and sense of advancement
- Bug fixes and stability improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Base! free?

Save the Base! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fort Guardian free?

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

### Do Save the Base! or Fort Guardian have ads?

Both Save the Base! and Fort Guardian show ads.

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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.*