Comparison

Sergeant Cräsh vs Alien Core

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sergeant Cräsh

Pilot a futuristic space glider through challenging missions across diverse planets. Collect diamonds, earn awards, and customize your glider in this arcade action game. Enjoy hours of engaging space combat and exploration.

Highlights
  • Futuristic space glider control
  • Entertaining and individual missions
  • Challenging environments
  • Collect diamonds and earn awards
  • In-game shop for glider modification
  • 84 individual levels across 3 planets
Features
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Sergeant Cräsh – The stunning space arcade action game! Sergeant Cräsh allows you to take control of a futuristic space glider and accomplish entertaining and individual missions in varying and challenging environments. If flying on Velvet Moon, the sunny desert Varsanis or even the high gravity planet Graviton – watch out not to collide with walls or traps and try to finish in time! Collect diamonds, explore new planets, earn awards and enter the shop to modify your individual glider! - Quality Updates including new levels, new equipment and gameplay features - 84 individual levels in 3 Planets - Game Center awards and highscore ladders - In-game-shop to modify your personal glider - Cool main character Sgt. Cräsh, designed by Flying Förtress Sergeant Cräsh – entertaining space action for young and old with long time playing fun guaranteed!

About

Alien Core

Pilot advanced starships in a retro-futuristic arcade shooter to battle a rogue AI and its empire. Experience classic 2D gameplay with modern effects, RPG-like ship upgrades, and multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • Retro-futuristic ASCII visuals with modern effects
  • Omnidirectional free movement
  • Story and Endless Arcade modes
  • Chain-reaction destruction mechanic
  • Unlockable spaceships and worlds
  • Ship upgrades and power-ups
  • Boss battles and adjustable difficulty
Features
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Alien Core: Galaxy Invasion thrusts you into a high-stakes cosmic showdown against the rogue AI known as O-Core. Once humanity’s greatest technological achievement, O-Core has turned against its creators and established the relentless Ostallian empire. Now, it’s up to you to pilot cutting-edge starships, blast through heavily fortified bases, and shatter the Core’s relentless onslaught before the galaxy falls into mechanical domination! Experience classic 2D arcade shooting fused with mesmerizing retro ASCII visuals and modern effects. Unleash devastating power-ups, level up your ships with light RPG elements, and chain-destroy enemy installations in a brilliant cascade of explosions. With Endless Arcade and Story Modes, intense boss events, and multiple difficulty settings, this space shooter delivers fast-paced, replayable action for both casual players and arcade veterans. Key Features: • Retro-Futuristic Visuals: 80s and 90s ASCII style meets sleek modern effects for a unique sci-fi atmosphere. • Omnidirectional free movement across levels of all sizes — experience true space freedom! • Two Exciting Game Modes: Battle in Endless Arcade for high scores or follow the Story Mode to halt the Ostallian empire. • Chain-Reaction Mechanic: Destroy connected bases in sequence for massive combo devastation. • Diverse Spaceships & Worlds: Unlock and pilot different starships across visually distinct environments. • Upgrades & Power-Ups: Enhance your ship’s abilities with light RPG elements and collect power-ups to dominate the battlefield. • Boss Battles & Difficulty Options: Confront formidable foes and replay the game at higher difficulties for fresh challenges. Suit up, pilot! Your mission to defend Earth and countless worlds from the O-Core starts now. Download Alien Core: Galaxy Invasion and light up the stars with explosive arcade action! Follow us on: facebook.com/aliencoregalaxyinvasion Terms of Use: https://sunrise-intell.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Sergeant Cräsh4 screens
Alien Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sergeant Cräsh at none against Alien Core's 7. Sergeant Cräsh also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alien Core sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Sergeant Cräsh asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sergeant Cräsh versus Alien Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSergeant CräshAlien Core
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB18 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSprakelsoft GmbHSunrise Intelligence UG

Customer experience

Sergeant Cräsh

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alien Core

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sergeant Cräsh

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Alien Core

One-time7
  • Starship YT 1300$0.99
  • Starship Talon$0.99
  • Starship Bird of Prey$0.99
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  • Starship Arcade II$1.95
  • Starship N-22 Ravenous$1.99
  • Story Mode$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Sergeant Cräsh free?
Sergeant Cräsh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alien Core free?
Alien Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sergeant Cräsh or Alien Core have ads?
Alien Core shows ads; Sergeant Cräsh does not.

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