# Squadron 1945 vs Stellar Mercenaries

Squadron 1945 and Stellar Mercenaries both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Stellar Mercenaries's written reviews are positive against 50% of Squadron 1945's. Squadron 1945's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squadron 1945 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stellar Mercenaries sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Squadron 1945 against 4.8 for Stellar Mercenaries. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Squadron 1945's written reviews are positive against 86% of Stellar Mercenaries's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squadron 1945 | Stellar Mercenaries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadron-1945/id1095661019/reviews) | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-mercenaries/id6446969323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [Quest Builders LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679888919) |

## What reviewers say

### Squadron 1945

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadron-1945/id1095661019)

Engage in a retro-futuristic bullet hell shooter where you command an elite squad of four warplanes. Your mission is to eliminate an unknown enemy strike force across 30 challenging levels, facing varied enemies and a "BIG BOSS."

**Highlights:** 30 challenging levels, Four difficulty modes, Two flying modes, In-game bonuses, Global score comparison, Star collection and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Stellar Mercenaries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-mercenaries/id6446969323)

Engage in offline, vertical scrolling arcade action with this sci-fi RPG. Upgrade your ship, weapons, and abilities to battle rival mercenaries and conquer the solar system. Enjoy endless procedurally generated missions with diverse objectives and challenges.

**Highlights:** Vertical scrolling arcade shooter, Offline capable gameplay, Upgradable ships and weapons, Customizable loadouts, Procedurally generated missions, Rival mercenary system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Currency - Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - Basic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Currency - Medium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stater Pack - Advanced | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - Medium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Currency - Large Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - Large | $15.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - Legendary | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squadron 1945 free?

Squadron 1945 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stellar Mercenaries free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Squadron 1945 or Stellar Mercenaries?

Stellar Mercenaries is rated higher. Squadron 1945 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Stellar Mercenaries averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do Squadron 1945 or Stellar Mercenaries have ads?

Neither Squadron 1945 nor Stellar Mercenaries shows ads.

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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.*