# Tiny Guardians vs Kingdom Eighties

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kingdom Eighties at none against Tiny Guardians's 11. Kingdom Eighties also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Tiny Guardians's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (90% vs 74%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tiny Guardians costs $3.99 and Kingdom Eighties $4.99 up front. Tiny Guardians sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Kingdom Eighties asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Guardians holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Guardians has 1.1K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Tiny Guardians's written reviews are positive against 74% of Kingdom Eighties's.

Tiny Guardians ships an update every 5 months, Kingdom Eighties monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Guardians | Kingdom Eighties |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-guardians/id893448956/reviews)** | [4.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-eighties/id1616652599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 459 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kurechii](https://appshunter.io/developer/893448959) | [Raw Fury AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118513353) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Guardians

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-guardians/id893448956)

This strategy game offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre. Summon diverse guardians with upgradable abilities to protect a protagonist on her quest. Collect cards, strategize against various enemies, and overcome challenging boss fights.

**Highlights:** Tower defense without towers, 12 guardian classes with 4 upgradable levels, Over 40 diverse enemy types, Unique boss fights and special events, Story and Challenge Modes with multiple difficulties, Collectable illustrated guardian cards

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Archer Alternative Appearance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paladin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sentinel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knight Alternative Appearance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Berserker Alternative Appearance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Alternative Appearance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wizard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magician Alternative Appearance | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rogue Alternative Appearance | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dancer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alternative Appearances Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and unique gameplay
- 🎨 Charming art style
- 🔍 Interesting twist on tower defense
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Gameplay can get repetitive
- 📱 UI/text too small on newer devices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow pacing at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at certain levels
- Objectives not registering as complete
- Inability to skip tutorial on repeat playthroughs

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to use new units in older levels
- Additional game modes and challenges
- Improved targeting and unit control


### Kingdom Eighties

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-eighties/id1616652599)

A singleplayer micro-strategy and base-building adventure set in the 1980s. Defend your town from mysterious creatures by recruiting, building defenses, and exploring to unlock upgrades. A new chapter in a beloved series for both veterans and newcomers.

**Highlights:** Micro-strategy gameplay, Base building and expansion, Recruit and assign roles, Resource management, Exploration and upgrades, Handcrafted pixel art, Synthwave soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Guardians free?

Tiny Guardians costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Kingdom Eighties free?

Kingdom Eighties costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Guardians or Kingdom Eighties?

Tiny Guardians is rated higher. Tiny Guardians averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Kingdom Eighties averages 4.4 from 59 ratings.

### Do Tiny Guardians or Kingdom Eighties have ads?

Neither Tiny Guardians nor Kingdom Eighties shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Guardians or Kingdom Eighties?

Tiny Guardians ships an update every 5 months, and Kingdom Eighties monthly. Most recently, Tiny Guardians was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kingdom Eighties 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.*