Planet Attack AR vs Classic Maelstrom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Planet Attack AR
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Planet Attack AR, is a simple shooter game in Augmented Reality, progress through missions and worlds and interact with your physical environment in this action packed casual game. The game offers two modes AR mode and Classic mode, as well as exciting game mechanics. For best performance the game requires a high end device to run the high end graphics, and Augmented Reality capabilities The game followes a story of a futurestic world where the player is a prisoner helping to fight thier way to freedoom. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Classic Maelstrom
Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.
- Fast-action gameplay
- Classic pixel graphics
- Original sounds
- Cooperative multiplayer
- Competitive multiplayer
- Mobile touch controls
- Game controller support
- Kid Mode
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Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds. In addition to being a faithful reproduction of the original game, this version adds game controller support, mobile touch controls, and both cooperative and competitive multiplayer action. Features: Kid Mode Clicking the "kid mode" icon next to the play button will enable an easier play mode which will add the retro-thruster prize and automatically shield you as long as shields are available - but beware the Shenobi ships! Their shots will not trigger the automatic defensive systems. Achievements and high scores are not available while in this mode. Multiplayer You can host or join a multiplayer game from the main menu. Up to three players can play at once, and they can be any combination of other players on the local network, and connected controllers. Easter Eggs The classic easter eggs from the original game are all there, and it's up to you to find them...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic Maelstrom at none against Planet Attack AR's 1. Classic Maelstrom also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). Planet Attack AR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Planet Attack AR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Classic Maelstrom asks for nothing beyond the download.
Planet Attack AR ships an update every 4 weeks, Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planet Attack AR | Classic Maelstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 297 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CtrlArt llc | Sam Lantinga |
In-app purchases
Planet Attack AR
- Unlock all levels & weapons$0.991 Month
Classic Maelstrom
No in-app purchases
Questions
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