Comparison

Shooting Leaves 3 vs Snake Core

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

Head to head
About

Shooting Leaves 3

Features
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This is all directions scrolling retro 2D shooting game. Please look for an exit on a map while attacking ENEMY PLANEs. There isn't scores but the time to the exit is measured. (Frames are counted.) Let's reduce the time using POWER UP ITEMs in a map. The operation is simple: Touch = Beam is discharged. Dragging = MY PLANE is rotated and moved. To operate easily by smart phone, the map is rotated as well as MY PLANE. Each ENEMY PLANE has the front surface and the rear surface. When showing the rear surface, it is not destroied. On the all directions scrolling map, there are ITEMs and gimmicks. Please complete all areas by dealing with them well. (16 AREAs, 4 AREAs are free.)

About

Snake Core

Command an army of soldier units in an inter-galactic war against aliens. Engage in various game modes, upgrade your forces, and navigate a multi-route map to defeat the Alien Overlord. Designed for short, engaging gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Multiple control schemes
  • Inter-galactic alien war theme
  • Node-based mission map
  • Unit and defense upgrades
  • Short game sessions
Features
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+ Playable in Landscape AND Portrait mode! + Different control schemes (see Options menu) Snake Core is an Arcade game combining the gameplay mechanics of a classic Snake but twisting and turning the setting and variation into an inter-galactic war against an alien threat ! Command your army of different soldier units as they attack aliens, take out bombs, retrieve soldiers, defend key locations, and hunt down big Snake like creatures. The game plays in different game-modes, with a multi-route map that allows the player to decide the best route to the Alien Overlord. Upgrade your soldiers, with new units and new skills. Upgrade defense systems and use power-ups to survive the intergalactic war. FEATURES ] Simple to master – The game is easy to understand, and it allows everyone to enjoy the commanding of the army ] Node based mission map – A randomized mission screen, allows you to choose which path you take to reach the end boss. ] Upgrades – Recruit new units, and upgrade your units for a stronger army. ] Short game sessions – Snake Core is designed for short gaming sessions, a great game to pick up at any time for a quick go!

Screenshots

Shooting Leaves 34 screens
Snake Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shooting Leaves 3 at Free against Snake Core's $3.99. Snake Core's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 44 months). On 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

Shooting Leaves 3 is free to download; Snake Core costs $3.99 up front. Shooting Leaves 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Snake Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shooting Leaves 3 ships an update every 44 months, Snake Core weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shooting Leaves 3 versus Snake Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShooting Leaves 3Snake Core
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—4.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB63 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHiroyuki SasayamaPascal Bestebroer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shooting Leaves 3

One-time1
  • All AREAs$1.99
None

Snake Core

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shooting Leaves 3 free?
Shooting Leaves 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snake Core free?
Snake Core costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shooting Leaves 3 or Snake Core have ads?
Neither Shooting Leaves 3 nor Snake Core shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shooting Leaves 3 or Snake Core?
Shooting Leaves 3 ships an update every 44 months, and Snake Core weekly. Most recently, Shooting Leaves 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Snake Core on November 3, 2026.

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