# S.T.G. vs YELLOW CAPTURER

The clearest difference is rating: YELLOW CAPTURER at 5.0 against S.T.G.'s 4.0. YELLOW CAPTURER also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). S.T.G.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

YELLOW CAPTURER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S.T.G. has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

S.T.G. ships an update every 5 months, YELLOW CAPTURER weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | S.T.G. | YELLOW CAPTURER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stg/id1341435193/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellow-capturer/id6587566556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 93 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keiichi tago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341435192) | [Shuji Kuwajima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759940181) |

## What reviewers say

### S.T.G.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stg/id1341435193)

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.

**Highlights:** Control a spaceship, Shoot enemies, Collect power-ups, Defeat stage bosses, Stage-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### YELLOW CAPTURER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellow-capturer/id6587566556)

Pilot a capture fighter to rescue planetary creatures from an incoming meteorite. Use shots and bombs to capture them and complete your catch list. Aim for high scores and earn crowns by capturing all creatures in a full playthrough.

**Highlights:** Vertical scrolling shooter gameplay, Capture creatures with ship shots, Complete a 'CATCH LIST', Unlock 'ALL MODE' for a full playthrough, Earn crowns for perfect captures, Free stage selection in 'FREE MODE', High score challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S.T.G. free?

S.T.G. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YELLOW CAPTURER free?

YELLOW CAPTURER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, S.T.G. or YELLOW CAPTURER?

YELLOW CAPTURER is rated higher. S.T.G. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while YELLOW CAPTURER averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do S.T.G. or YELLOW CAPTURER have ads?

YELLOW CAPTURER shows ads; S.T.G. does not.

### Which is updated more often, S.T.G. or YELLOW CAPTURER?

S.T.G. ships an update every 5 months, and YELLOW CAPTURER weekly. Most recently, S.T.G. was updated on October 24, 2026 and YELLOW CAPTURER 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.*