# S.T.G. vs DANMAKU

The clearest difference is rating: DANMAKU at 5.0 against S.T.G.'s 4.0. DANMAKU also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). S.T.G.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DANMAKU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. S.T.G. asks for nothing beyond the download.

DANMAKU 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, DANMAKU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S.T.G. | DANMAKU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/danmaku-stellar-force/id6760588371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [keiichi tago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341435192) | [MIZOU, CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542553141) |

## 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


### DANMAKU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmaku-stellar-force/id6760588371)

Engage in intense bullet-hell combat across 8 stages with 16 unique bosses. Choose from 8 different ships, each with distinct flight patterns and abilities. Strategically select weapons, armors, and companions to overcome escalating challenges and improve your pilot level with every run.

**Highlights:** 8 stages with 3 difficulty levels, 16 unique bosses and mid-bosses, 5 distinct weapon types, 4 armor types with trade-offs, 3 companion options, Pilot level progression, Graze and bomb mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is DANMAKU free?

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

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

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

### Do S.T.G. or DANMAKU have ads?

DANMAKU shows ads; S.T.G. does not.

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

S.T.G. ships an update every 5 months, and DANMAKU every 2 weeks. Most recently, S.T.G. was updated on October 24, 2026 and DANMAKU on October 25, 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.*