# Pocket Guardian vs PLUS*

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.

Both are free to download. Pocket Guardian sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. PLUS* asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Guardian | PLUS* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-guardian-mini-td-war/id6475385934/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 239 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Story Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468607831) | [LAN FU LO](https://appshunter.io/developer/579972841) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Guardian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-guardian-mini-td-war/id6475385934)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One time pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| endlessoffer1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Gem Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Add products | $2.99 | one-time |
| adskipticket1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| endlessoffer2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Story Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ad | $4.99 | one-time |
| Story Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Story Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| chapter_pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| adskipticket2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drop Coin Multiple | $5.99 | one-time |
| story up pack2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mini Event Boost | $6.99 | one-time |
| adskipticket3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Game Speed Up Forever | $11.99 | one-time |
| seasonpass1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gem Pack | $20.99 | one-time |
| Large Event Boost | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Perfect for anxiety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes game
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Bug-ridden
- 🐛 Slow progression
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Rotate setting symbol
- Allow equipping multiple skills
- Fix event reward issues
- Improve daily challenge tracking


### PLUS*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus/id6714481789)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*