# HAWK vs Galactic Attack

The clearest difference is update cadence: HAWK at every 2 months against Galactic Attack's every 25 months. HAWK also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 138) and review sentiment (52% vs 30%). Galactic Attack's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HAWK sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Galactic Attack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HAWK holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAWK has 9.3K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of HAWK's written reviews are positive against 30% of Galactic Attack's.

HAWK ships an update every 2 months, Galactic Attack every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAWK | Galactic Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-airplane-space-games/id1145878423/reviews)** | [4.2 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-attack-alien/id1253076153/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 798 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keystorm Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436961937) | [Minh Dao Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253076152) |

## What reviewers say

### HAWK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-airplane-space-games/id1145878423)

Engage in intense aerial combat against alien invaders in this thrilling shoot 'em up game. Team up with friends or other players in co-op mode to overcome vast enemy armadas and challenging bosses. Explore a wide array of aircraft, upgrades, and game modes for endless action.

**Highlights:** 240+ levels of aerial combat, Unique co-op multiplayer mode, Multiple game modes (Arcade, Team-up, Assault), Vast selection of aircraft and upgrades, Epic boss battles, Stunning 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Box Stabilizer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Personal Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Pilots deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium crystal pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Avalon Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium crystal pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium crystal pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🤝 Enjoyable co-op experience
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Greedy monetization practices
- 🔄 Repetitive and grindy progression
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow energy/fuel regeneration

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not appearing after levels
- Overdrives/abilities not functioning properly
- Inconsistent server connectivity

**Requested features**

- Improved matchmaking for co-op
- More varied level and enemy designs
- Ability to rewatch cutscenes
- Cloud save/sync across devices


### Galactic Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-attack-alien/id1253076153)

Engage in intense arcade-style space combat with stunning 3D graphics and an electronic soundtrack. Upgrade your spaceship with powerful weapons and shields to defend the galaxy from alien invaders. Experience fast-paced action with tactical maneuvers and challenging boss battles.

**Highlights:** Gorgeous 3D graphics, Intense arcade shoot 'em up gameplay, Spaceship upgrades (shields, guns, missiles), Battle heavily armed bosses, Bullet time for tactical maneuvers, Unlockable player spaceships, Atmospheric levels with numerous missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65000 Stars | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAWK free?

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

### Is Galactic Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HAWK or Galactic Attack?

HAWK is rated higher. HAWK averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Galactic Attack averages 4.2 from 138 ratings.

### Do HAWK or Galactic Attack have ads?

Both HAWK and Galactic Attack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAWK or Galactic Attack?

HAWK ships an update every 2 months, and Galactic Attack every 25 months. Most recently, HAWK was updated on September 26, 2026 and Galactic Attack on September 10, 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.*