# Shootero vs Galaxy Pirates

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Pirates at 5.0 against Shootero's 3.5. Shootero's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shootero sells 10 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shootero has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shootero ships an update monthly, Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shootero | Galaxy Pirates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootero-space-galaxy-attack/id1547570442/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 244 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBASO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457825223) | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) |

## What reviewers say

### Shootero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootero-space-galaxy-attack/id1547570442)

Engage in thrilling space battles combining shoot 'em up and rogue-lite mechanics. Customize your spaceship with over 50 skills and experiment with bullet patterns to conquer the galaxy. Experience infinite replayability with unique aerial battles and challenging enemy encounters.

**Highlights:** Shoot 'em up and rogue-lite gameplay, Space combat against enemies and traps, Customizable spaceship with 50+ skills, Variety of bullet patterns, Infinite replayability, Campaign mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Packs 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resources Limit Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Packs 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tray of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| Tank of Gems | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Good game mechanics
- 💡 Interesting upgrades and progression
- ✨ Visually appealing game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Store issues, no received items
- 📉 Difficulty spikes in certain zones
- ⏳ Long loading times for login
- 💸 Pay-to-win elements
- 🚫 Ads not working

**Reported bugs**

- Store purchases not delivered
- Invisible hitboxes
- Bosses with buggy mechanics
- Game freezes on login/title screen
- Game crashes after login

**Requested features**

- Add more levels/zones
- Add new game modes (e.g., 1v1, 2v2)
- Implement cloud save/data sharing (GameCenter/Apple Login)
- Add Russian language support
- Fix boss balance/difficulty


### 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 Shootero free?

Shootero 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, Shootero or Galaxy Pirates?

Galaxy Pirates is rated higher. Shootero averages 3.5 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Galaxy Pirates averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shootero or Galaxy Pirates have ads?

Both Shootero and Galaxy Pirates show ads.

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

Shootero ships an update monthly, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shootero was updated on October 24, 2026 and Galaxy Pirates on October 24, 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.*