Comparison

Snake Core vs Supernova Space Shooter

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

Supernova Space Shooter

Features
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Embark in this amazing nostalgia trip to 8-bit space shooters with Supernova.

Screenshots

Snake Core4 screens
Supernova Space Shooter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Supernova Space Shooter at Free against Snake Core's $3.99. Supernova Space Shooter also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Snake Core's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

Supernova Space Shooter 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, Supernova Space Shooter daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Snake Core versus Supernova Space Shooter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnake CoreSupernova Space Shooter
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB17 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerEsteban Perez Mejia

In-app purchases

None

Snake Core

No in-app purchases

None

Supernova Space Shooter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snake Core free?
Snake Core costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Supernova Space Shooter free?
Supernova Space Shooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Snake Core or Supernova Space Shooter have ads?
Supernova Space Shooter shows ads; Snake Core does not.
Which is updated more often, Snake Core or Supernova Space Shooter?
Snake Core ships an update weekly, and Supernova Space Shooter daily. Most recently, Snake Core was updated on November 3, 2026 and Supernova Space Shooter on October 25, 2026.

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