# Cat Shooter vs Galaxy Wars Alien Strike

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Wars Alien Strike at 5.0 against Cat Shooter's 4.5. Galaxy Wars Alien Strike also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Cat Shooter's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (109 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Shooter sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Galaxy Wars Alien Strike asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galaxy Wars Alien Strike holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Shooter has 109 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cat Shooter ships an update every 5 days, Galaxy Wars Alien Strike every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Shooter | Galaxy Wars Alien Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-shooter-space-attack/id1232513667/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-wars-alien-strike/id6446313116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GEM MOBILE SOFTWARE COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232513666) | [MStars. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655126552) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-shooter-space-attack/id1232513667)

Pilot a heroic cat's spaceship to battle mousy gangsters threatening the universe. Survive waves of enemies, upgrade your ship, and restore peace in this offline arcade shooter.

**Highlights:** One-finger controls, Offline gameplay, Classic and Endless modes, Unlimited bullet upgrades, Special effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Manic Rider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Digger | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 72000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 180000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😸 Cute cat-themed shooter gameplay
- 🎮 Addictive and fun mechanics
- 📈 Progressive difficulty with many levels
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual quality
- ⏱️ Great time-killer for short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads and pop-up advertisements
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases and upgrades
- 🐛 Multiple functionality bugs and glitches
- ⏸️ Limited content with only 30 levels
- 🎁 Free gift/reward system doesn't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Watch video for coins/revive button doesn't work
- Free gift feature not functioning
- 500 coins button malfunction
- Reward video system unreliable
- General glitches affecting gameplay

**Requested features**

- Restore full game content (Catz)
- More levels beyond current 30
- Reduce or make ads optional
- Improve free gift system functionality
- Better reward video reliability


### Galaxy Wars Alien Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-wars-alien-strike/id6446313116)

Pilot your spaceship through waves of alien invaders, dodging their attacks and upgrading your vessel. This classic shooter offers 45 levels of intense gameplay, plus an infinite challenge mode with epic boss battles. Enjoy stunning visuals and play offline.

**Highlights:** Spaceship piloting and alien combat, Weapon, gem, and coin collection for upgrades, 45 levels and infinite challenge mode, Epic boss battles, Stunning visual effects, Offline play support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Shooter free?

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

### Is Galaxy Wars Alien Strike free?

Galaxy Wars Alien Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Shooter or Galaxy Wars Alien Strike?

Galaxy Wars Alien Strike is rated higher. Cat Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Galaxy Wars Alien Strike averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cat Shooter or Galaxy Wars Alien Strike have ads?

Neither Cat Shooter nor Galaxy Wars Alien Strike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Shooter or Galaxy Wars Alien Strike?

Cat Shooter ships an update every 5 days, and Galaxy Wars Alien Strike every 6 months. Most recently, Cat Shooter was updated on November 2, 2026 and Galaxy Wars Alien Strike on November 3, 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.*