Comparison

Blast Rush vs Aerial Raider

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

Head to head
About

Blast Rush

Experience an action-packed shooter where unlimited bombs are your primary weapon. Blast through waves of enemies and escape overwhelming situations with screen-clearing explosives. Enjoy intense levels, diverse ships, and retro-style graphics.

Highlights
  • Unlimited screen-clearing explosives
  • 40 intense levels
  • Randomized onslaught survival mode
  • Three distinct fighter ships
  • Three distinct bomb types
  • One-thumb control
  • Share gameplay and scores
Features
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Ever played a shooter game and wanted more bombs to escape tight spots? Blast Rush gives you as many as you want... and more! The core of the enemy mothership is destroyed and reinforcements are approaching fast, but your guns are overheated and weak. You can't shoot your way out, but you can BLAST your way out! Feel empowered with unlimited screen-clearing explosives, then take on increasingly complex waves of enemy drones and RUSH to victory! • Fly through 40 intense levels or survive a randomized onslaught • Three distinct fighter ships and bomb types • One-thumb control keeps you blasting • Share your gameplay and scores • Screamin' 16-bit-style graphics and sound

About

Aerial Raider

Engage in thrilling vertical space combat with a powerful spaceship. Master tilt or joystick controls to blast alien ships, dodge asteroids, and survive intense battles. Explore a unique playable arcade menu with unlockable secrets and mini-games.

Highlights
  • Vertical scrolling space shooter
  • Tilt or digital joystick controls
  • Playable arcade menu with mini-games
  • Power-ups and spaceship upgrades
  • Leaderboard support
  • Unlockable ships and gear
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Dive into the chaos of the cosmos with Aerial Raider, a thrilling space shooter inspired by classic arcade games and powered by modern gameplay. Take flight in your powerful spaceship, maneuver through asteroid fields, battle alien ships, and survive deep in outer space as you chase the ultimate high score. With its vertical-scrolling action and tilt-based controls, Aerial Raider brings the pulse-pounding thrill of top-down shooters right to your fingertips. Tilt, Tap, and Blast Aerial Raider defaults to tilt controls, making full use of your device’s motion sensors for immersive gameplay. Glide through meteor storms and enemy waves just by moving your phone. Do you prefer something more traditional? Switch to the digital joystick and enjoy a tactical shooter experience with arcade precision. It’s fast, intuitive, and deeply satisfying. Whether you're a SkyForce veteran or a newcomer to vertical games, Aerial Raider gives you responsive, arcade-style controls that adapt to your play style. Survive the Space War – Score High or Get Destroyed Enter the space war as a lone pilot with one goal: survive and skyrocket your score! Blast enemy ships, dodge incoming fire, and pick up power-ups to upgrade your spaceship mid-battle. As you progress through this space survival challenge, you'll encounter monster galaxy bosses, asteroid belts, and swarms of drones. Playable Arcade Menu – Not Just a Menu, a Game Aerial Raider takes retro inspiration to the next level with a fully playable arcade menu! Navigate through a vibrant space sandbox arcade room filled with interactive elements, unlock secrets, and launch mini-games using glowing arcade buttons. Think of it as your Galaxy Play station—interactive, engaging, and packed with surprises. Strategy Mini-Games – Expand Beyond Shooting Key Features High-octane space shooter gameplay with vertical scrolling Classic rocket games vibe with spaceship battles and tilt or joystick options space war where you fight for survival and leaderboard dominance 4 unique experiences: main game + 3 strategy games inside the arcade Immersive space sandbox environment with a playable arcade menu Designed for fans of SkyVector, Spire Blast, and classic arcade games Game Center support for scores, achievements, and leaderboards Unlock special ships and gear with high scores and hidden challenges For Fans Of: Space games, ariel rider, spaceship games, and epic space survival missions Wuthering Waves, Star Wars Hunters, and epic sci-fi action Top-down shooters, offline shooters, and plane fighter games Planet Destroyer arcade challenges and classic bombastic gameplay Ships and rockets, tactical space battles, and galaxy domination Download Aerial Raider now and begin your journey through the stars. Master the art of battle, lead your fleet to victory, and carve your name into the cosmos!Behind the arcade hub lie three additional games, each one a strategy-style experience built to challenge your brain as much as your reflexes.

Screenshots

Blast Rush4 screens
Aerial Raider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aerial Raider at Free against Blast Rush's $2.99. Aerial Raider also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Blast Rush's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

Aerial Raider is free to download; Blast Rush costs $2.99 up front. Aerial Raider sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Blast Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blast Rush against 5.0 for Aerial Raider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Rush has 64 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Rush ships an update every 2 months, Aerial Raider every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Blast Rush versus Aerial Raider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast RushAerial Raider
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (64 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB1.9 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBipedal DogHappy Bastards Studios LLC

Customer experience

Blast Rush

All ratings64 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Aerial Raider

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blast Rush

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aerial Raider

One-time3
  • Small Crystal Pack$1.99
  • Medium Crystal Pack$4.99
  • Big Crystal Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Blast Rush free?
Blast Rush costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aerial Raider free?
Aerial Raider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blast Rush or Aerial Raider?
Aerial Raider is rated higher. Blast Rush averages 5.0 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Aerial Raider averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Blast Rush or Aerial Raider have ads?
Aerial Raider shows ads; Blast Rush does not.
Which is updated more often, Blast Rush or Aerial Raider?
Blast Rush ships an update every 2 months, and Aerial Raider every 4 days. Most recently, Blast Rush was updated on November 2, 2026 and Aerial Raider on October 30, 2026.

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