# Alpha Guns 2 vs Galaxy Pirates

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Pirates at 5.0 against Alpha Guns 2's 4.4. Alpha Guns 2's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha Guns 2 sells 18 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Guns 2 has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alpha Guns 2 ships an update fortnightly, Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Guns 2 | Galaxy Pirates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-guns-2/id1347804959/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rendered Ideas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028800464) | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha Guns 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-guns-2/id1347804959)

Embark on an action-packed adventure in this sequel, facing new enemies and powerful bosses across exciting levels. Enjoy classic arcade gameplay with challenging stages, smooth controls, and impressive graphics.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade gameplay, Challenging levels, Variety of enemies and bosses, Smooth control scheme, Amazing graphics and sound

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Novice Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Gun | $2.99 | one-time |
| P-Mighty | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cash Weekly Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Supply Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cash Supply Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| P-Deadly | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nuclear Blaster | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Jump | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Wide Gun | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weapon X | $6.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Alpha Guns 2 free?

Alpha Guns 2 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, Alpha Guns 2 or Galaxy Pirates?

Galaxy Pirates is rated higher. Alpha Guns 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Galaxy Pirates averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Alpha Guns 2 or Galaxy Pirates have ads?

Both Alpha Guns 2 and Galaxy Pirates show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha Guns 2 or Galaxy Pirates?

Alpha Guns 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Guns 2 was updated on October 23, 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.*