# Galaxy Attack vs Galactic Attack

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Attack at 4.7 against Galactic Attack's 4.2. Galaxy Attack also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (654K vs 138). 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. Galaxy Attack sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Galactic Attack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galaxy Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Attack has 654K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Galaxy Attack's written reviews are positive against 30% of Galactic Attack's.

Galaxy Attack ships an update every 4 days, Galactic Attack every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Attack | Galactic Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (654K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642/reviews)** | [4.2 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-attack-alien/id1253076153/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **654K** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 487 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dino Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777402278) | [Minh Dao Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253076152) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Action, #95 Top Free · Action, #156 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Pilot a lone spaceship to defend Earth from relentless alien swarms in this classic space shooter. Upgrade your weapons and skills to overcome increasingly difficult challenges across numerous levels and intense boss battles.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer mode, High quality graphics, Active skills, 140 levels, Boss battles, Gun and laser upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Crystal Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Military Chest x10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| X2 Win Point, Zero Lose Point | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Coin (Flash Sale) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Event Item Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stone Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: 400 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Event coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Fun retro arcade style
- 👍 Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking in PvP
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and purchases
- Rewards not registering properly
- Connectivity issues in PvP

**Requested features**

- Improved skill-based matchmaking
- More free currency and upgrades
- Ability to select purchased ships
- Reduced difficulty curve
- Better customer support


### 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 Galaxy Attack free?

Galaxy Attack 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, Galaxy Attack or Galactic Attack?

Galaxy Attack is rated higher. Galaxy Attack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 654K ratings, while Galactic Attack averages 4.2 from 138 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Attack or Galactic Attack have ads?

Both Galaxy Attack and Galactic Attack show ads.

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

Galaxy Attack ships an update every 4 days, and Galactic Attack every 25 months. Most recently, Galaxy Attack 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.*