# Cat Shooter vs Galaxy Pirates

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Pirates at 5.0 against Cat Shooter's 4.5. Cat Shooter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Shooter sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galaxy Pirates 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 Pirates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Shooter | Galaxy Pirates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GEM MOBILE SOFTWARE COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232513666) | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) |

## 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 Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088)

Embark on an interstellar adventure as a bounty hunter in this classic-style space shooter. Pilot diverse airships, battle alien forces, and conquer new territories with unique weapons and companions. Experience thrilling boss fights and upgrade your fleet.

**Highlights:** Classic space shooting gameplay, Variety of upgradable airships, Multiple game modes (campaign, endless), Fierce boss battles every 3 levels, Beautiful graphics and music, Smooth performance on all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PILE GEM PACK | $0.49 | one-time |
| STACK GEM PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOX GEM PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $2.99 | one-time |
| OFFER PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| SILVER GEM PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK OLD | $3.99 | one-time |
| GOLD GEM PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| EMERALD GEM PACK | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Shooter free?

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

### Is Galaxy Pirates free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Shooter or Galaxy Pirates?

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

### Do Cat Shooter or Galaxy Pirates have ads?

Galaxy Pirates shows ads; Cat Shooter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Shooter or Galaxy Pirates?

Cat Shooter ships an update every 5 days, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cat Shooter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Galaxy Pirates on October 24, 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.*