Comparison

Sci vs XGalaga

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

Head to head
About

Sci

Features
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Avoid obstacles, dodge deadly traps and do not let hostile monsters stop you from reaching your ship that will carry you into different parts of the universe! In this game your reflexes and timing are critical. Make sure you jump and shoot at the right time otherwise you might not be able to continue. - jump your way to the other side of level - avoid deadly traps - get through hostile monsters and devices - shoot your enemies to achieve better score - reach your ship to travel to different planet

About

XGalaga

Experience classic arcade space-shooter action with fast gameplay and responsive controls. Test your reflexes against intense enemy waves in a clean retro style, optimized for all Apple devices. Enjoy instant pick-up-and-play fun with quick sessions.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade space shooter gameplay
  • Options for sound, auto-fire, lives, and controller
  • Record high scores and view scoreboard
  • Optimized for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac
  • Smooth 60 FPS performance
  • Quick sessions for short bursts of play
  • Retro visuals
Features
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XGalaga brings classic arcade space-shooter action to Apple devices with fast gameplay, responsive controls, and a clean retro style. Inspired by timeless arcade shooters, XGalaga delivers intense waves of enemies, smooth performance, and instant pick-up-and-play fun. Jump straight into the action and test your reflexes as you dodge incoming fire and clear the screen. Features • Classic arcade space shooter gameplay. • Options Menu , Change Sound , Auto Fire , Lives , Controller or Bonuses. • Record high scores , Scoreboard. • Optimised for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac • Smooth performance and responsive controls 60 FPS. • Quick sessions — perfect for short bursts of play. • Clean retro visuals inspired by old-school arcade games. • No accounts, no logins — just launch and play. Whether you’re playing on your wrist, your phone, or the big screen, XGalaga delivers pure arcade fun with a modern Apple-platform polish.

Screenshots

Sci4 screens
XGalaga4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sci at Free against XGalaga's $1.99. Sci also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). XGalaga's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 58 months). On ads, 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

Sci is free to download; XGalaga costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sci ships an update every 58 months, XGalaga every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sci versus XGalaga: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSciXGalaga
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 58 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMarek SkrekoMichael Wickens

In-app purchases

None

Sci

No in-app purchases

None

XGalaga

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sci free?
Sci is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XGalaga free?
XGalaga costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sci or XGalaga have ads?
Neither Sci nor XGalaga shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sci or XGalaga?
Sci ships an update every 58 months, and XGalaga every 5 days. Most recently, Sci was updated on October 27, 2026 and XGalaga on October 24, 2026.

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