# Vortexika vs Galaxy Pirates

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vortexika at every 3 days against Galaxy Pirates's every 6 weeks. Vortexika also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Galaxy Pirates's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vortexika sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galaxy Pirates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vortexika has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Vortexika ships an update every 3 days, Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vortexika | Galaxy Pirates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortexika/id1543069116/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ernest Szoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/538675054) | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) |

## What reviewers say

### Vortexika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortexika/id1543069116)

Engage in relentless space combat, blasting through obstacles and enemies in an endless shooter. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and conquer 100 levels of intense action. Compete with friends on the leaderboards for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Endless space combat, Ship upgrades and customization, 100 levels with waypoints, Leaderboard challenges, Power-up collection, Bluetooth gamepad support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1200 V dollars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3500 V dollars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7200 V dollars | $3.99 | one-time |


### Galaxy Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088)

Embark on an interstellar adventure as a bounty hunter in this classic-style space shooter. Pilot diverse airships, battle alien forces, and conquer new territories with unique weapons and companions. Experience thrilling boss fights and upgrade your fleet.

**Highlights:** Classic space shooting gameplay, Variety of upgradable airships, Multiple game modes (campaign, endless), Fierce boss battles every 3 levels, Beautiful graphics and music, Smooth performance on all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PILE GEM PACK | $0.49 | one-time |
| STACK GEM PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOX GEM PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $2.99 | one-time |
| OFFER PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| SILVER GEM PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK OLD | $3.99 | one-time |
| GOLD GEM PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| EMERALD GEM PACK | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vortexika free?

Vortexika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Galaxy Pirates free?

Galaxy Pirates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vortexika or Galaxy Pirates?

Galaxy Pirates is rated higher. Vortexika averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Galaxy Pirates averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Vortexika or Galaxy Pirates have ads?

Both Vortexika and Galaxy Pirates show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vortexika or Galaxy Pirates?

Vortexika ships an update every 3 days, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vortexika was updated on October 9, 2026 and Galaxy Pirates on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*