Comparison

N.E.O vs Sci Nxx

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

N.E.O

Embark on a survival adventure on an alien planet after a crash landing. Battle robotic creatures, gather resources, and uncover the planet's mysteries to find a way home. This action RPG offers direct control gameplay and offline play.

Highlights
  • Unique direct control action gameplay
  • Acquire weapons and items from enemies
  • Offline gameplay support
  • Retro style game mechanics
  • Stage buyout type action RPG
Features
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Preface An accident occurs during a terraforming project on an isolated planet. The protagonist Issac who goes to investigate is attacked by something during landing. His ship crashes on rough red earth. Issac with his partner Chobi need to find a path to escape from this unknown planet. But while searching for clues, animal-like killing machines suddenly appear. What happened on this planet? A human and creature is left stranded on this unknown terrain. On a planet that is not Earth the battle to survive begins to unfold. - Implementing unique action gameplay unlike any other treasure hunter game with a direct control style. - Get weapons, equipment and items from enemies and treasure chests!! - Supports offline gameplay! Using retro style game mechanics you'll get better the more you fail, so play at your own pace! ------------------------------------------- No lootboxes. Stage buyout type action RPG! ------------------------------------------- [Recommended Devices] iPhone7 or later、iPad 5th Generation or later、iPad Pro or later [Compatible OS] iOS 11.0 or later Compatibility with non-recommended devices is not guaranteed. 【Tested Devices】 iPhone7, iPhone8, iPhone8+, iPhoneX iPad (5th Generation), iPad (6th Generation) iPad Pro, iPad Pro2, iPadPro3

About

Sci Nxx

Features
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SCI-NXX: REMASTERED combines fast 3D running with sci-fi combat. Choose your armored operator, equip a weapon and enter increasingly dangerous expeditions across the Nexus front. CANYON, ASTEROID AND NEXUS FRONTS Each campaign family features unique terrain, skies, set pieces, hazards, enemy armor and boss behavior. Fight through volcanic canyons, orbital stations and energy-filled Nexus corridors. FAST MOBILE CONTROLS Swipe left or right anywhere to change lanes. Tap to fire, then press and hold to jump and sustain your jetpack. Evade enemy fire, laser gates, moving hazards and vision-blocking drone attacks. SWARM AND BOSS BATTLES Swarm missions provide unlimited ammunition as soldiers, alpha units and mini-bosses advance across three lanes. Major bosses change behavior through weak points, side attacks, area locks and short defensive windows. OPERATORS AND WEAPONS Unlock operators with distinct bonuses. Collect weapons with single-shot, automatic, scatter and missile fire modes. Upgrade damage, fire rate, magazine capacity, movement and jetpack performance. Destroy enemies to earn credits, then spend them on ammunition and upgrades. ENDLESS EXPEDITIONS Advance across the Star Map, collect each level's crystal and face enemies that grow stronger over time. Distance rewards, swarm missions, boss loot and permanent progression give every run a purpose. FEATURES • 3D sci-fi running and combat • Progressing levels with distinct atmospheres • Swarm missions and multi-phase boss battles • Weapon, ammunition and operator upgrades • Unlockable operators and crystal armor • Touch and motion control options • Mobile graphics presets targeting 60 FPS The Nexus front is waiting. Choose your operator, select a route and begin the expedition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

N.E.O4 screens
Sci Nxx3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sci Nxx at none against N.E.O's 8. N.E.O's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 75 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. N.E.O sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Sci Nxx asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N.E.O ships an update every 3 weeks, Sci Nxx every 75 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
N.E.O versus Sci Nxx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN.E.OSci Nxx
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 75 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size744 MB217 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBlack Beard Design Studio Inc.ahmet burak soysal

In-app purchases

8 purchases

N.E.O

One-time8
  • Stage2開放$0.99
  • Stage3開放$0.99
  • Stage4開放$0.99
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  • Stage5開放$0.99
  • Stage3~4開放$0.99
  • Stage6開放$0.99
  • Stage5~6開放$0.99
  • Stage全開放$1.99
None

Sci Nxx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is N.E.O free?
N.E.O is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sci Nxx free?
Sci Nxx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do N.E.O or Sci Nxx have ads?
Neither N.E.O nor Sci Nxx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, N.E.O or Sci Nxx?
N.E.O ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sci Nxx every 75 months. Most recently, N.E.O was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sci Nxx on October 12, 2026.

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