Comparison

Squadron 2 vs Galaxy Pirates

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

Head to head
About

Squadron 2

Engage in fast-paced interstellar battles, dodging endless bullets and fighting fierce enemies. Progress through epic levels, collect ship upgrades, and customize your profile in this adrenaline-pumping shoot'em up.

Highlights
  • 15 epic levels
  • 3 difficulty levels
  • Collect ship upgrades
  • Unlock new ships and weapons
  • Daily gifts and bonuses
  • Profile customization with avatars
Features
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Battle ruthless enemies on a frantic pace in this shoot'em up game that will put your reflexes to the test ! Cross the galaxy and push back the enemy threat in epic interstellar battles. Progress in an effervescent world with breathtaking graphics where shooting never ends! Rush through the stars on ultra-rhythmic retro-futuristic synthwave music. As you dodge endless bullets in a magnetic and intense atmosphere, brave the waves of enemies and complete your mission! Roam unique planets infested with fierce hybrid enemies. Assemble a squad of legendary ships and battle tough and unpredictable bosses! Squadron 2 is a pure shot of adrenaline that will put your nerves and your agility to the test! Squadron 2 features: Complete 15 epic levels on 3 spectacular planets! 3 levels of difficulty to prove your dexterity. Achieve 3 goals per level and earn rewards. Choose you ship and increase your shooting power by collecting cards. Unlock new ships and active weapons! Get daily gifts. Complete missions and get bonuses. Check the daily cargo to win rewards. Customize your profile with more than 50 avatars. Are you up to the task? Download it now for free.

About

Galaxy Pirates

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
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Are you a fan of space shooting games and barrage games and love bombing enemies to win glory? If the answer is "Yes!" Galaxy Pirates - Shooting Game is the perfect game for you! Play as a notorious galaxy pirate, a bounty hunter, on an adventure to an alien-infested planet. Get ready and fly! Galaxy Pirates - Shooting Game - the hottest shooting game of the year. The game is created based on the classic shooting game and has all the best features of the classic game, but integrates a completely new game system. Beautiful graphics and a captivating story mean you won't be able to stop once you start. There are a variety of airships to choose from, each with its own skills, so every time you play with a new ship, you'll have a new experience: new characters and unique weapons! Two companions will be your companions in this grand adventure. Discover and conquer new territories in a vast galaxy, where enemies await you. Defeat or defeated – only you decide! Galaxy Pirates. Feature: - Beautiful graphics and incredible music - Runs smoothly on every device - Multiple game modes: campaign, endless - There will be fierce boss battles every 3 levels How to play? - Touch the screen to control the ship - Upgrade your ships and power cores - Buy new boats - Conquer new destinations to earn incredible treasures and prizes Play Galaxy Pirates - Shooting Game, gear up and fly!

Screenshots

Squadron 24 screens
Galaxy Pirates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squadron 2 at none against Galaxy Pirates's shown. Squadron 2 also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). Galaxy Pirates's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Squadron 2 sells 5 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Galaxy Pirates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squadron 2 has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squadron 2 ships an update every 2 months, Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squadron 2 versus Galaxy Pirates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadron 2Galaxy Pirates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size615 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagma Mobile军 黄

Customer experience

Squadron 2

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Galaxy Pirates

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Squadron 2

One-time5
  • 200 Crystals$0.99
  • 900 Crystals$1.99
  • Starter Pack 2$3.99
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  • 2200 Crystals$3.99
  • Starter Pack 1$3.99
10 purchases

Galaxy Pirates

One-time10
  • PILE GEM PACK$0.49
  • STACK GEM PACK$0.99
  • BOX GEM PACK$1.99
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  • STARTER PACK$1.99
  • PREMIUM$2.99
  • OFFER PACK$2.99
  • SILVER GEM PACK$3.99
  • STARTER PACK OLD$3.99
  • GOLD GEM PACK$9.99
  • EMERALD GEM PACK$24.99

Questions

Is Squadron 2 free?
Squadron 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, Squadron 2 or Galaxy Pirates?
Galaxy Pirates is rated higher. Squadron 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Galaxy Pirates averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Squadron 2 or Galaxy Pirates have ads?
Galaxy Pirates shows ads; Squadron 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Squadron 2 or Galaxy Pirates?
Squadron 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, Squadron 2 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Galaxy Pirates on September 30, 2026.

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