# TRUXTON classic vs LinearShooter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinearShooter at none against TRUXTON classic's 6. LinearShooter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). TRUXTON classic's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 21). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRUXTON classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. LinearShooter asks for nothing beyond the download.

LinearShooter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of TRUXTON classic's written reviews are positive against 83% of LinearShooter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TRUXTON classic ships an update every 3 weeks, LinearShooter every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRUXTON classic | LinearShooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truxton-classic/id1467875681/reviews) | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linearshooter/id1534540833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 66 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [Masamichi Nakada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534540835) |

## What reviewers say

### TRUXTON classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truxton-classic/id1467875681)

Experience a classic retro arcade space shooter. Pilot your fighter jet, dodge enemy fire, and collect power-ups to unleash devastating weapons.  Features multiple difficulty levels and strategic bomb usage.

**Highlights:** Collect power-ups to increase weapon strength, Summon smaller fighters when powered up, Change weapons to Thunder laser and power shots, Utilize bombs for defense, Four difficulty levels, Supported achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Dia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Dia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1,100 Dia | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3,600 Dia | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6,500 Dia | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15,000 Dia | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic classic gameplay
- 👍 Excellent port/remake
- 🎵 Great music/soundtrack
- 🕹️ Good controls (mostly)
- 🆓 Free to play (with ads)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ✋ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 👆 Fingers block screen
- 📏 Incorrect aspect ratio
- 🐌 Slow bomb activation

**Reported bugs**

- Sound issues on iOS 17
- Bomb button overlaps with ship
- Game speed faster than original
- Graphics altered (e.g., red power shield)
- Bomb activation delay

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads (IAP)
- Controller support (Bluetooth)
- Adjustable swipe sensitivity
- Left-handed control layout option
- Option to fix aspect ratio/add black bars


### LinearShooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linearshooter/id1534540833)

Experience a fresh, full-scale 2D bullet hell shooter with minimalistic line graphics. Each playthrough offers a unique challenge with randomly generated stages, powerful item combinations, and special weapons.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic line graphics, Randomly generated stages, Powerful item combinations, Special weapons with various effects, Full-scale 2D bullet hell shooter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TRUXTON classic free?

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

### Is LinearShooter free?

LinearShooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TRUXTON classic or LinearShooter?

LinearShooter is rated higher. TRUXTON classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while LinearShooter averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do TRUXTON classic or LinearShooter have ads?

Both TRUXTON classic and LinearShooter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TRUXTON classic or LinearShooter?

TRUXTON classic ships an update every 3 weeks, and LinearShooter every 9 days. Most recently, TRUXTON classic was updated on October 24, 2026 and LinearShooter 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.*