# Artemis Builder vs Core Guardians

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Core Guardians at none against Artemis Builder's 7. Core Guardians also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Artemis Builder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artemis Builder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Core Guardians asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Artemis Builder against 5.0 for Core Guardians. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artemis Builder | Core Guardians |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-builder/id6748261909/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-guardians/id6751098594/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 97 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Grand Game Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432956257) | [Gameloops](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648094385) |

## What reviewers say

### Artemis Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-builder/id6748261909)

Build a thriving Martian metropolis from a small outpost. Engage in resource management, farming, and mini-games. Enjoy offline progress and a prestige system with regular content updates.

**Highlights:** Unique building types, Interactive mini-games, Greenhouse farming simulation, Prestige system with tiers, Factory automation and production chains, Rocket order trading, Animal companions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Pioneer Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Core Guardians

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-guardians/id6751098594)

Engage in fast-paced puzzles combined with lane-based strategy to defend your core. Connect energy pipes to power up heroes and deploy bots against waves of enemies. Master tactical unit deployment and upgrades to survive increasingly difficult challenges.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast pipe puzzles, Lane-based strategy, Hero and bot deployment, Mid-battle unit shifting, Bot upgrades and unlocks, Chibi-style characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artemis Builder free?

Artemis Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Core Guardians free?

Core Guardians is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Artemis Builder or Core Guardians?

Artemis Builder and Core Guardians are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Artemis Builder or Core Guardians have ads?

Core Guardians shows ads; Artemis Builder 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.*