S.T.G. vs Monocular Shot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
S.T.G.
Pilot a spaceship, destroy enemies, and collect power-ups to survive increasingly difficult stages. The objective is to defeat the boss at the end of each level to progress. The game ends if all lives and credits are depleted.
- Control a spaceship
- Shoot enemies
- Collect power-ups
- Defeat stage bosses
- Stage-based progression
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Control a ship and shoot enemies while avoiding enemy fire. Power-up items appear when some enemies are destroyed. There are 3 items: Power-up (red), missile (green), bomber (blue). Defeat the target enemy at end of the stage to clear the stage. When all stages are cleared or all lives and credits reach zero the game is over.
Monocular Shot
Engage in a 2D action shooting game where you must defeat enemies and advance through stages while dodging attacks. Encounter numerous challenges and diverse foes across various levels. Enjoy a free-to-play experience with no waiting or in-app purchases required.
- 2D action shooting gameplay
- Avoid enemy attacks
- Multiple stages with gimmicks
- Variety of enemies
- Special move system
- Auto save functionality
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Monocular Shot is a 2D action shooting game. Defeat the enemy and aim for the next stage while avoiding the enemy's attack. There are many gimmicks and various enemies waiting on the stage. ■ Operation method L: Move left R: Move right A: Shot J: Jump SPECIAL MOVE: Special Move You can use the special move by collecting 5 coins before the combo gauge runs out. This game has no tedious waiting times or billing factors. You can play for free until the ending. Save supports auto save. It may be a little difficult, but I hope you enjoy it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Monocular Shot at 4.7 against S.T.G.'s 4.0. S.T.G.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monocular Shot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively.
S.T.G. ships an update every 5 months, Monocular Shot every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | S.T.G. | Monocular Shot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | keiichi tago | YUSEI MIYOSHI |
Customer experience
S.T.G.
Monocular Shot
In-app purchases
S.T.G.
No in-app purchases
Monocular Shot
No in-app purchases
