Nightgate vs Star Mission
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nightgate
Navigate a dark, digital world in the year 2398 as the last remaining life form on Earth. Explore 50 handcrafted levels, avoid enemies, and uncover the mysteries of this futuristic landscape. Enjoy an immersive experience with a stunning minimalist design and original soundtrack.
- 50 handcrafted levels
- Avoid enemies
- Immersive digital environments
- Original soundtrack
- Minimalist design
- Discover achievements
- iCloud progress sync
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In the year 2398, a network of intelligent computers known as Nightgate, is the last remaining life form on Earth. "Stunning" - The Daily Dot "A Neon-Soaked Art Installation" - Stuff TV "One of the best soundtracks I've heard in a while" - MacStories "A Gorgeous Minimalist Experience" - TouchArcade "Top 10 Indie Mobile Games of 2016" - Indie Game Reviewer "10 Best Video Game Soundtracks of 2016" - FACT Magazine "A pretty cool mixture of laid back and frantic" - Gamezebo "Wide range of challenges and mechanics" - Pocket Gamer "Feels right at home on the Apple TV" - iLounge "Wonderfully Intuitive Controls" - Cult of Mac "A Triumph in Design" - TapSmart "Immersive and Captivating" - AppAdvice –– Step into the computer and make your way through 50 handcrafted levels. Avoid enemies as you interact with a dark digital world and explore what lies beyond the futuristic landscapes of Nightgate. Features: • Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV • No ads, no in-app purchases • Immersive digital environments • Over 40 minutes of original soundtrack (also available on iTunes Music Store) • Minimalist design featuring vibrant colors and complex geometries • Discover achievements scattered throughout the game • In-game camera to capture beautiful screenshots • Sync your progress using iCloud • Fully localized for English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Russian
Star Mission
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A relaxing space shooter. Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Star Mission at Free against Nightgate's $3.99. Nightgate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.
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Star Mission is free to download; Nightgate costs $3.99 up front. Star Mission sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Nightgate asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Nightgate | Star Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Semidome Inc. | Gijs Raggers |
Bugs and requests
Nightgate
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game crashes when switching apps
- Levels sometimes reset unexpectedly
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to reset progress
- Multiplayer or online features
Star Mission
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nightgate
No in-app purchases
Star Mission
- Ship 02$0.99
- Ship 03$0.99
Questions
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Do Nightgate or Star Mission have ads?
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