# Project vs Galaxy Pirates

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Pirates at 5.0 against Project's 4.0. Project's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Project sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galaxy Pirates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Project ships an update every 2 weeks, Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project | Galaxy Pirates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-g/id1052472480/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pearl Computing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/959388972) | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) |

## What reviewers say

### Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-g/id1052472480)

Engage in fast-paced side-scrolling alien battles with upgradable weapons and explosive special effects. This shoot 'em up offers classic arcade action with modern graphics and intuitive touch controls.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay, Fast-paced action, Deep house music soundtrack, Special effects and explosions, Point and click touch screen controls, Upgradable weapons, Modern physics and graphics engine

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |


### Galaxy Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088)

Embark on an interstellar adventure as a bounty hunter in this classic-style space shooter. Pilot diverse airships, battle alien forces, and conquer new territories with unique weapons and companions. Experience thrilling boss fights and upgrade your fleet.

**Highlights:** Classic space shooting gameplay, Variety of upgradable airships, Multiple game modes (campaign, endless), Fierce boss battles every 3 levels, Beautiful graphics and music, Smooth performance on all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PILE GEM PACK | $0.49 | one-time |
| STACK GEM PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOX GEM PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $2.99 | one-time |
| OFFER PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| SILVER GEM PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK OLD | $3.99 | one-time |
| GOLD GEM PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| EMERALD GEM PACK | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project free?

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

### Is Galaxy Pirates free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Project or Galaxy Pirates?

Galaxy Pirates is rated higher. Project averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Galaxy Pirates averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Project or Galaxy Pirates have ads?

Galaxy Pirates shows ads; Project does not.

### Which is updated more often, Project or Galaxy Pirates?

Project ships an update every 2 weeks, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, Project was updated on September 10, 2026 and Galaxy Pirates on June 4, 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.*