Highwind vs Hard Space! Arcade Shooter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Highwind
Control a paper plane with two buttons to shoot enemies and defend yourself. Upgrade your plane's capabilities and unlock new aircraft as you progress through randomly generated waves and different dimensions.
- Simple two-button controls
- Unlockable planes with different stats
- Upgradeable health, shield, and ammo
- Randomly selected enemy waves
- Multiple game styles including infinite mode
- Minigames with unique mechanics
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In Highwind you control a paper plane using only two buttons. You will destroy enemy planes and protect your own. Tapping the right side of the screen will shoot bullets and holding the left side will activate the shield. The shield blocks and reflects bullets back to your enemies. Fight different enemy planes and obstacles, each with different behavior. Travel to different dimensions and avoid obstacles on the way. As you progress through the game you will be able to purchase upgrades to your health, shield and ammo. Also, each time you beat a level you will get a power up that will help you defeat your enemies. Each time you play you will accumulate points that will unlock new planes and new game styles. Try to beat the game in each one of the different styles! Features -Simple controls: Play with only two buttons -Different game styles: Five variations of the game including an infinite mode -Minigames: Three additional sections with different mechanics -A different experience each play: Enemy waves are randomly selected from a predefined set -Upgrades and power ups: Purchase upgrades to your shield, ammo and health. Get a power up every level -Different airplanes: Unlock new airplanes with different stats
Hard Space! Arcade Shooter
Embark on an endless space journey in this minimalist arcade game. Dodge geometric obstacles, collect stars, and test your reflexes in fast-paced, action-packed gameplay. Master the challenge for the highest score.
- Endless space adventure
- Minimalist arcade gameplay
- Dodge geometric obstacles
- Collect stars
- Fast-paced action
- Retro-inspired design
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Jump into an endless space adventure in this minimalist arcade game! Navigate a universe full of geometric obstacles and test your reflexes. Dodge, collect stars and test your skills in fast-paced, action-packed gameplay. Simple controls make it easy to pick up, but mastering the game requires focus and precision. With a retro-inspired design and a relaxing yet challenging atmosphere, this game will keep you hooked as you strive for the highest score. Can you survive and conquer the cosmic challenge?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hard Space! Arcade Shooter at Free against Highwind's $0.99. Hard Space! Arcade Shooter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Highwind's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On rating, in-app purchases 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
Hard Space! Arcade Shooter is free to download; Highwind costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hard Space! Arcade Shooter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Highwind has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Highwind | Hard Space! Arcade Shooter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Selva Interactive | Jan Brelje |
In-app purchases
Highwind
No in-app purchases
Hard Space! Arcade Shooter
No in-app purchases
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