# Tiny Guardians vs DoD

The clearest difference is price: DoD at Free against Tiny Guardians's $3.99. DoD also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Tiny Guardians's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

DoD is free to download; Tiny Guardians costs $3.99 up front. Tiny Guardians sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and DoD sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Guardians holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Guardians has 1.1K ratings behind it against 47, 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 64% of DoD's.

Tiny Guardians ships an update every 5 months, DoD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Guardians | DoD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-guardians/id893448956/reviews)** | [4.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dod-roguelike-rpg/id6451413723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 459 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kurechii](https://appshunter.io/developer/893448959) | [Gentlemaniac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698122864) |

## 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


### DoD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dod-roguelike-rpg/id6451413723)

Embark on a roguelike shoot 'em-up adventure with anime-style heroes. Summon interdimensional fighters to protect the universe from invading monsters. Enjoy simple one-handed controls, strategic skill acquisition, and flashy combat.

**Highlights:** Roguelike shoot 'em-up gameplay, Anime art style and characters, Hero summoning and collection, One-handed controls, Strategic skill acquisition, Flashy action combat, Weapon and item variety

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

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Subscription 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand Open Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruclada Unique Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Midwinter Event Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Osla Magnatyra Unique Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kalina Unique Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nahenna Unique Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fammene Unique Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maximillia Unique Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roland Unique Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lissandria Unique Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Deal Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eugenia Unique Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Subscription 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Deal Package 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Grand Open Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Deal Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal Package 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Day package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund VI | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Deal Package 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal Package 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Deal Package 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks festival Package 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Deal Package 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| New Year Package 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Maximillia Legendary Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Guardians free?

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

### Is DoD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Guardians or DoD?

Tiny Guardians is rated higher. Tiny Guardians averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while DoD averages 4.3 from 47 ratings.

### Do Tiny Guardians or DoD have ads?

DoD shows ads; Tiny Guardians does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Guardians or DoD?

Tiny Guardians ships an update every 5 months, and DoD fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Guardians was updated on October 18, 2026 and DoD on October 15, 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.*