Comparison

Strangers Awaken vs SquadBlast

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

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About

Strangers Awaken

Engage in strategic 5v5 magic combat or dive into a PVE hack and slash mode with endless monster battles. Master spells, heroes, and team tactics to achieve victory in fast-paced action.

Highlights
  • 5v5 PvP magic MOBA
  • PVE hack and slash mode
  • Strategic team-based combat
  • Hero customization and leveling
  • Diverse spell and magic classes
  • Procedurally generated PVE maps
Features
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Introducing our new PVE hack and slash mode! Whether you like strategic, team-based PVP or chaotic "hack & slash" PVE, we have it all! Try out our team-based, 5v5 strategy magic MOBA mode: Two teams of five battle it out in around 10-15 minutes of fast-paced, high intensity combat to defeat the other team’s dragon. Choose between countless spells, weapons, and heroes to fight your way to victory. No matter what, your skills will be the ultimate factor to win! Or try our new PVE hack and slash mode! Fight off against countless monsters and travel through endless combinations of new maps, weather, and times of day. No matter how many times you play, you'll always face something new! ** PVP Battlefield & Monsters Fight through 3 different battle zones, all connected through portals. In each zone, different monsters and types of magic to loot await: In the top zone, you’ll find monsters and magic spells of the light/lightning class. The middle zone has earth and fire classes, while the bottom has ice and darkness. Travel between them to create your ultimate magical arsenal! ** PVE “Hack & Slash Mode” Defeat 9 waves of monsters, across three randomly chosen zones and weather. Countless combinations of maps, weather, and monsters await! Nonstop action, magic chaos, and monsters. What more could you want? ** Dragon The dragon is the sacred guardian of each team’s base. Defeat the enemy dragon to win the game, but don’t let them defeat yours! ** Magic There are 6 classes of magic: light, lightning, earth, fire, ice and darkness. Mix and match from over 200 unique spells, shields, critical attacks, and special team abilities. ** Heroes We have 10 unique hero classes, and each hero has 16 levels. Additionally, all heroes have 15 different stats (like max health, attack damage, etc.), each of which also has 16 levels. Want to improve your stats? Upgrade your heroes or fuse 2 heroes together. Or, if you’re feeling lucky, try randomizing them too! Leveling up your hero will also grant you access to more equipable items—mix and match them to fit your tastes and playstyle! ** Level Your Heroes! Your skills will be the ultimate factor to win. However, it’s important to have a strong hero! After winning a battle, team members will be distributed rewards, based on their performance in game. The stronger your hero, the better the chance that you’ll beat more enemies, kill more monsters, and top the scoreboard of your team! ** Contact us Discord: https://discord.gg/2WtT3VDzgU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strangers-awaken Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrangersAwaken Twitter: https://twitter.com/play_strangers Customer Service Email: info@uriverse.com ** Privacy Policy: https://playstrangers.com/pp.html Terms of Service: https://playstrangers.com/tnc.html

About

SquadBlast

Engage in fast-paced, team-based multiplayer battles in this side-scrolling shooter. Master unique hero abilities, diverse weaponry, and fluid movement mechanics to outmaneuver opponents across various game modes. Experience intense PvP action with smooth controls and rollback netcode.

Highlights
  • Class-based hero combat
  • Fluid FPS-style movement
  • Multiple multiplayer modes
  • Extensive weapon variety
  • Customizable matches
  • Controller and keyboard support
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The year is 2042 and the state of the planet has been in decline: bankrupt governments and ruthless dictators are plentiful, while selfish corporations rule the world. Injustice against the powerless population is rampant. But there is hope. Armed gangs organized by a shadowy organization are intent on battling the oppressive evil. SquadBlast is a multiplayer side-scrolling shooter. Its team-based battles are an innovative take on a shooter that you have to experience — meticulously balanced for fairness and incredibly easy to pick up and play. In SquadBlast, every bullet matters. You'll need to adapt diverse lines of attack to claim victory in a variety of modes. DEEP CLASS-BASED COMBAT Choose from a roster of heroes, each with their own abilities, to turn the tide of battle in your team’s favor. You’re sure to find a favorite, but you’ll have to master them all – and even swap heroes mid-battle – to shut down your opponents’ dreams of victory! AN FPS IN DISGUISE Bring all your skills from your favorite FPS. Swap to your secondary after unloading with your main. Equip your melee weapon to run unburdened. Rocketjump for a greater vertical leap. Slide down ramps, bunny hop, vault over projectiles and more. MEATY MULTIPLAYER Jump into battle to master each essential multiplayer mode, from TDM to Capture the Point to Payload. Better yet, pick a custom match to choose the map, mode, and rules that suit you best. Always expect a smooth experience since all the action is synced with perfect rollback netcode. Lead your squad to striking locations across the troubled world of 2042. GUNS GALORE One thing's for sure – there are tons of guns in SquadBlast, from assault rifles to rocket launchers to experimental supa weapons. Get your hands on each one and get a feel for the play style that maximizes its effectiveness. SUPER COMFY CONTROLS Pick up and play! All the controls are right where you'd expect them to be whether you're playing with a controller or mouse and keyboard. “Intoxicating for shooter fans.” – Dexerto “SquadBlast just feels good to play” – Push Square “The gunplay is tight and the movement is quick and easy to grasp.” – The Gamer “It really is quite brilliant.” – VG247 Works with: iPhone XS, 11, 11Pro, 12, 12Pro, 13, 13Pro, 14, 14Pro, 15, 15Pro; iPad Mini 6; iPad 10, iPad Air 4; iPadPro SquadBlast does not support: iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8Plus, X; XR; iPad Air, 2, 3, Mini 2, 3, 4, 5; iPod Touch

Screenshots

Strangers Awaken4 screens
SquadBlast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Strangers Awaken at none against SquadBlast's shown. Strangers Awaken also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Strangers Awaken sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SquadBlast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strangers Awaken holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Strangers Awaken's written reviews are positive against 60% of SquadBlast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strangers Awaken ships an update weekly, SquadBlast every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Strangers Awaken versus SquadBlast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrangers AwakenSquadBlast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings) — better4.0 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better27
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size838 MB194 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUriverse, Inc.ULTRAHORSE

Customer experience

Strangers Awaken

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative23.5%

SquadBlast

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Strangers Awaken

One-time6
  • Gem Package 1$0.99
  • Gem Package 5$4.99
  • Gem Package 10$9.99
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  • Gem Package 20$19.99
  • Gem Package 50$49.99
  • Gem Package 100$99.99
10 purchases

SquadBlast

One-time10
  • Bug Out Kit$0.99
  • FrostyFest Keycard$0.99
  • 1 Weapon Access Card$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Hallow Squad$4.99
  • Handful of BitChips$4.99
  • New Recruit Kit$4.99
  • 3 Weapon Access Cards$5.99
  • Drop of BitChips$9.99
  • Arsenal Starter Kit$19.99
  • Founder's Pack$59.99

Questions

Is Strangers Awaken free?
Strangers Awaken is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SquadBlast free?
SquadBlast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strangers Awaken or SquadBlast?
Strangers Awaken is rated higher. Strangers Awaken averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while SquadBlast averages 4.0 from 27 ratings.
Do Strangers Awaken or SquadBlast have ads?
SquadBlast shows ads; Strangers Awaken does not.
Which is updated more often, Strangers Awaken or SquadBlast?
Strangers Awaken ships an update weekly, and SquadBlast every 4 weeks. Most recently, Strangers Awaken was updated on November 3, 2026 and SquadBlast on November 3, 2026.

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