Comparison

Escbox vs Arcade Pilot

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

Head to head
About

Escbox

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Escbox is a lava runner game heavily relying on physics. Run forward, break boxes, and don’t let the lava catch up to you. You are free to move in any direction, but the number of available jumps is limited. Don’t slow down — and never stop! — you have to reach the finish before the lava does it for you. Features • Custom-made levels. There is no place for randomness! Every level is crafted without using any automatic processes. • Physics is everywhere. Push boxes around and throw them into lava — it looks and feels exceptionally good. • Unique locations. Every location has it’s own style and weather effects. There’s always new stuff to find and enjoy. • Original music. Enjoy the music made to fit the theme of every particular location. • Achievements • Leaderboards

About

Arcade Pilot

Engage in a fast-paced vertical arcade shooter with roguelite elements. Choose from unique fighters, dodge enemy fire, and clear escalating stages. Upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities between runs to achieve higher scores.

Highlights
  • Vertical arcade shooter gameplay
  • Multiple fighter classes
  • 10-stage campaign with bosses
  • Endless mode for high scores
  • Relic system for build variety
  • Pilot progression and upgrades
Features
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Arcade Pilot: Air Raid is a fast vertical arcade shooter built for quick runs, sharp reflexes, and long-term progression. Choose your fighter, dodge enemy fire, clear escalating stages, defeat bosses, and upgrade your ship between runs. Collect relics with powerful bonuses and risky tradeoffs, build your pilot stats, unlock stronger weapon forms, and push deeper into endless mode after completing the campaign. Features: 3 unique fighter classes with different weapons and special abilities 10-stage campaign with boss battles Endless mode for high-score chasing Relic system with powerful build choices Pilot leveling and stat progression Elite enemies with special behaviors Game Center leaderboard support Mobile-first touch controls built for fast arcade action Every run gives you a chance to come back stronger. Choose your build, master your ship, and survive the air raid.

Screenshots

Escbox2 screens
Arcade Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Escbox at none against Arcade Pilot's shown. Escbox also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Arcade Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 38 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Escbox ships an update every 38 months, Arcade Pilot every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Escbox versus Arcade Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscboxArcade Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGennady PucherevinOnur Saygn

In-app purchases

None

Escbox

No in-app purchases

None

Arcade Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escbox free?
Escbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arcade Pilot free?
Arcade Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Escbox or Arcade Pilot have ads?
Arcade Pilot shows ads; Escbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Escbox or Arcade Pilot?
Escbox ships an update every 38 months, and Arcade Pilot every 3 days. Most recently, Escbox was updated on October 8, 2026 and Arcade Pilot on September 17, 2026.

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