Comparison

Pocket Guardian vs PLUS*

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Guardian

Command a legion of evolving warriors in a 2D tower defense game. Defend humanity's last stronghold against relentless foes, upgrading and customizing your soldiers with ancient and futuristic gear. Guide your evolving heroes through an unforgiving post-apocalyptic world.

Highlights
  • Evolving warriors with unique abilities
  • Strategic tower defense gameplay
  • Post-apocalyptic survival mechanics
  • Warrior customization with gear
  • 2D art style with pop animations
  • Ancient Roman and futuristic tech
Features
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Pocket Guardian: mini TD war - Evolution of Legends Step into the world of "Pocket Guardian," a captivating 2D tower defense game that seamlessly blends the glory of ancient world with the challenges of a post-apocalyptic future. As the commander of a small but mighty legion, you'll embark on an epic journey of survival, evolution, and destiny. In this thrilling adventure, you take control of a band of variety warriors.Your mission? To defend humanity's last stronghold against waves of relentless foes and guide your legion through the trials of an unforgiving apocalypse. The heart of Pocket Guardian lies in its innovative evolution system. As you progress, your warriors gain experience, unlocking new abilities and growing stronger with each battle. Watch in awe as your humble soldiers transform into legendary heroes, each with unique skills and specialties. The choice is yours, and every decision shapes the destiny of your legion. Upgrade and customize your warriors to create the ultimate fighting force. Equip them with powerful weapons and armor inspired by ancient Roman technology, enhanced with futuristic modifications. As your legion grows, so does your tower – a testament to your strategic prowess and the strength of your warriors. The game's 2D art style brings this unique world to life, blending classical architecture with the stark reality of a post-apocalyptic landscape. Lush, simpled backgrounds set the stage for intense battles, while pop animations make every clash of swords and volley of arrows a visual spectacle. The game's survival mechanics add an extra layer of depth to the traditional tower defense formula. Plan for long-term sustainability as you face increasingly difficult waves of enemies. From mutated beasts to rival warlords, each new threat will test your tactical acumen and the strength of your evolved warriors. With its evolutionary gameplay, and a rich setting, this game offers an unparalleled gaming experience. Guide your legion, evolve your warriors, and carve out humanity's destiny in this unforgettable 2D tower defense epic. The fate of civilization rests in your hands – are you ready to become the ultimate Pocket Guardian?

About

PLUS*

Features
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A fun and simple brick-busting game! Tap a brick to bump up its number — hit a match and watch the chain reaction begin! Rack up combos, score big, and keep the board clear. The more you pop, the higher your score. Think you’ve got what it takes to reach the top of the leaderboard?

Screenshots

Pocket Guardian4 screens
PLUS*4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLUS* at none against Pocket Guardian's 21. PLUS* also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pocket Guardian sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. PLUS* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Guardian versus PLUS*: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket GuardianPLUS*
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNew Story Inc. (Apps)LAN FU LO

Bugs and requests

Pocket Guardian

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Story progress reset
  • Skills not applying properly
  • Permanent speed boost not working
  • Daily challenge reward issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Rotate setting symbol
  • Allow equipping multiple skills
  • Fix event reward issues
  • Improve daily challenge tracking

PLUS*

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Pocket Guardian

One-time21
  • One time pack$0.99
  • endlessoffer1$1.99
  • Mini Gem Pack$2.49
Show 18 more
  • Add products$2.99
  • adskipticket1$2.99
  • endlessoffer2$3.99
  • Story Pack 2$4.99
  • No Ad$4.99
  • Story Pack$4.99
  • Story Pack 1$4.99
  • chapter_pack$4.99
  • adskipticket2$4.99
  • Drop Coin Multiple$5.99
  • story up pack2$5.99
  • Standard Gem Pack$6.99
  • Mini Event Boost$6.99
  • adskipticket3$6.99
  • Game Speed Up Forever$11.99
  • seasonpass1$12.99
  • Mega Gem Pack$20.99
  • Large Event Boost$23.99
None

PLUS*

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Guardian free?
Pocket Guardian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PLUS* free?
PLUS* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Guardian or PLUS* have ads?
Pocket Guardian shows ads; PLUS* does not.

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