# Tiny Divines vs Pixel Guardians

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Guardians at 4.9 against Tiny Divines's 4.5. Pixel Guardians also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 70%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Divines sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Guardians sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Guardians holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Tiny Divines's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pixel Guardians's.

Tiny Divines ships an update every 3 days, Pixel Guardians weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Divines | Pixel Guardians |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-divines-defense/id6745933175/reviews) | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-guardians-idle-rpg/id6748179942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 929 MB | 456 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OBLIQUE GAMES, Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032294185) | [Nvibe Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850865517) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Divines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-divines-defense/id6745933175)

Defend your base from endless enemy waves with your apostles in this roguelike defense game. Enjoy simple controls, deep strategy, and charming characters. Progress through a friendly guide and unlock permanent rewards.

**Highlights:** Roguelike defense gameplay, Simple controls, deep strategy, Endless skill combinations, Charming chibi apostles, Friendly progression system, Seasonal challenges and squad battles

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Pack 1-1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Energy Contract | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Journey Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Elshard Contract | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Encounter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fully Equipped Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Order Pass Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 03 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Order Pass Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ad Remover Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 3 | $11.90 | one-time |
| Order Pass Blessing | $11.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 5 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 05 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 6 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 06 | $69.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Guardians

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-guardians-idle-rpg/id6748179942)

Build a town that blends combat and relaxation, recruiting villagers and adopting pixel animals for buffs. Challenge bosses with strategic rune combinations and deck strategies. Enjoy fast progress with one-touch controls and heroes fighting even when you're away.

**Highlights:** Ranch feature with adoptable pixel animals, Town building and villager recruitment, Strategic combat with rune combinations, Idle progression with one-touch controls, Hero collection with stat bonuses, Pixel art style

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Dungeon Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Relic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Town Growth Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Town Festival Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Ⅱ | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Booster Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| NPC Recruitment Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Relic Summon Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Growth Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Summon Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Season Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Guardian Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pick Up Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package Lv.8 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Mythical Star Up Pack II | $34.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Growth Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package Lv.11 | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package Lv.10 | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package Lv.12 | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package Lv.15 | $69.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package Lv.13 | $69.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package Lv.14 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Divines free?

Tiny Divines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Guardians free?

Pixel Guardians is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Divines or Pixel Guardians?

Pixel Guardians is rated higher. Tiny Divines averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Pixel Guardians averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Tiny Divines or Pixel Guardians have ads?

Both Tiny Divines and Pixel Guardians show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Divines or Pixel Guardians?

Tiny Divines ships an update every 3 days, and Pixel Guardians weekly. Most recently, Tiny Divines was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pixel Guardians on October 24, 2026.

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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.*