Comparison

Snake Core vs The Planet Fighter

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

Head to head
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!

About

The Planet Fighter

Features
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Invaders of the galaxy are destroying many planets all around however they have made a wrong choice of enemy this time, YOU. Their numbers and firepower seems much higher but it is nothing to a patriot like you who is willing to defend the motherland. You have protected your home many times before these invaders even existed and this is like a walk in the park for you but they do not know it yet. Shoot and clear the fleets of invaders to advance and watch out for the divers. Collect the shield and protect yourself.

Screenshots

Snake Core4 screens
The Planet Fighter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Planet Fighter at Free against Snake Core's $3.99. Snake Core's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). On in-app purchases 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

The Planet Fighter is free to download; Snake Core costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snake Core ships an update weekly, The Planet Fighter every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Snake Core versus The Planet Fighter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnake CoreThe Planet Fighter
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB25 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerSafak Yalcinkaya

In-app purchases

None

Snake Core

No in-app purchases

None

The Planet Fighter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snake Core free?
Snake Core costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Planet Fighter free?
The Planet Fighter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Snake Core or The Planet Fighter have ads?
The Planet Fighter shows ads; Snake Core does not.
Which is updated more often, Snake Core or The Planet Fighter?
Snake Core ships an update weekly, and The Planet Fighter every 16 months. Most recently, Snake Core was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Planet Fighter on October 27, 2026.

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