Comparison

Space Guard vs Rocky Castle

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

Head to head
About

Space Guard

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Evil forces are still at work... They pollute the universe and hurl huge, dangerous boulders at us. Now it's up to you. Free the universe from the rubble and defend it against bad enemies! Collect achievements and climb the ranks. Play alone or play in two-player mode with your friends and try to become the best space guard in the world. Join the Space Guards and take the challenge! Gameplay - Unlimited levels with random animated layouts - Three difficulties Easy, Normal and Hard - Different space ships, enemies and game object graphics - Several enemies with increasing level of difficulty - Rich sounds, voice output and various background music tracks - 30+ Achievements and global leader boards Two player modes - Two players on one iPad - Two iPads nearby, using WiFi or Bluetooth - Two iPads over the Internet using Game Center* Full-featured app - no in-app purchases! Please do not report bugs in the Reviews since we cannot contact you to solve the issue. Please send a support email. *Multiplayer over Internet requires a decent internet connection to avoid lagging. We recommend WiFi for best multiplayer performance.

About

Rocky Castle

Embark on a cartoony tower climbing adventure with lively pets. Navigate hazardous obstacles like spikes, barrels, and fire traps using intuitive swipe controls. Master timing and awareness to conquer challenging levels and reach the top.

Highlights
  • Lighthearted colorful visuals
  • Hilarious characters
  • Simple and intuitive controls
  • Smooth and addictive gameplay
  • Retina display support
  • iCloud support
  • Game Center support
Features
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What happens when lots of lively pets start to climb and conquer the most dangerous tower castles of the world? Find it out yourself! Pick your favorite competitor and overcome the tricky, but pretty hazardous obstacles while climbing up to the top of each tower. Sharp spikes, rolling barrels, heavy rocks, falling platforms, fire traps and jumping bombs among other meanies are waiting for your arrival to wickedly push you back into the abyss. But you should fear not, awareness of the surroundings and fine timing will get you through even the hardest situations! Take the challenge head on! KEY FEATURES * Lighthearted colorful visuals * Tons of hilarious characters * Simple and intuitive controls * Smooth and addictive gameplay * Full retina display support * iCloud support * Game Center support CONTROLS * Swipe left or right to jump onto the next platform * Swipe up to use a switch, enter a door, climb a ladder or jump high * Swipe down to climb or drop down from a ladder TIPS * Every obstacle represents a different threat, be sure to learn the patterns * Don't rush it, pace your actions to avoid unnecessary mistakes * Jump forward if a barrel or rock is coming at you * Coins are always awarded, even if you fail to complete a level * Be aware of all the obstacles visible on screen, not just the next one Please rate Rocky Castle and submit your feedback for further improvements! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IstomGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/istomgames isTom Games: https://www.istomgames.com

Screenshots

Rocky Castle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rocky Castle at Free against Space Guard's $0.99. Rocky Castle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 39 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Space Guard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Rocky Castle is free to download; Space Guard costs $0.99 up front. Rocky Castle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Guard ships an update every 39 months, Rocky Castle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Space Guard versus Rocky Castle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace GuardRocky Castle
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.1 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—72.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—85 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB277 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperThomas BraunIstom Games Kft.

Bugs and requests

Space Guard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rocky Castle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes after dying
  • Ads sometimes open the App Store unexpectedly
  • Controls not always responsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Ability to restart levels from the beginning
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • More character customization options

In-app purchases

None

Space Guard

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Rocky Castle

One-time10
  • Croco$0.99
  • Rosmaria$0.99
  • Hector$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Draco$0.99
  • Skipper$0.99
  • Fluffy$0.99
  • Rex$0.99
  • Small Pack$0.99
  • Coin Doubler$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Space Guard free?
Space Guard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocky Castle free?
Rocky Castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space Guard or Rocky Castle have ads?
Rocky Castle shows ads; Space Guard does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Guard or Rocky Castle?
Space Guard ships an update every 39 months, and Rocky Castle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Space Guard was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rocky Castle on November 11, 2026.

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