Galaxy89 vs Stella Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Galaxy89
Experience a retro 1980s shooter where you pilot an advanced space battleship to defeat an evil Galactic Empire. Navigate through enemy formations and aim for the top of the leaderboards in this classic arcade-style game.
- Retro 1980s shooter gameplay
- Pilot an advanced space battleship
- Defeat enemy formations
- Compete in rankings
- Virtual pad controls
- Two stages
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Galaxy89 is a fast-paced multidirectional scrolling shooter where enemies close in from every direction. Steer your ship freely with the virtual pad, push forward, and blast away with rapid fire. Tear through swarming enemy formations, homing kamikaze fighters, and entrenched gun turrets. Defeat enough foes and a massive boss appearsโsurvive its spreading shots and high-speed orbits to clear the stage. Two full stages of arcade action await. The satisfying punch of a classic arcade shoot-'em-up, distilled into a one-handed, portrait-style experience. High scores sync to Game Center leaderboards, so you can compete with players around the world. Features - Satisfying all-directional shooting controlled with one thumb - A variety of enemies: formations, chasers, turrets, and bosses - Two full stages plus tough boss battles - Game Center leaderboard support - Quick, replayable score attack for any spare moment
Stella Rush
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Take command of advanced combat drones in Stella Rush: Space War! Launch into the deep cosmos, navigate perilous asteroid fields, and unleash devastating firepower against relentless waves of alien enemies. Upgrade your drone's weapons, unlock powerful shields, and defeat massive alien bosses to save the galaxy. High-octane action, simple controls, and stunning space visuals await. Ready your drones for war!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Galaxy89 at none against Stella Rush's 10. Stella Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stella Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Galaxy89 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Galaxy89 ships an update every 2 months, Stella Rush every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Galaxy89 | Stella Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 278 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TAKASHI HANABE | IGNITECORE PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
Galaxy89
No in-app purchases
Stella Rush
- Newbie Pack$1.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Mantis beam pack$4.99
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- Booster bundle 1$4.99
- Booster 2$5.99
- Remove Ads$7.99
- Booster 3$9.99
- Booster bundle 2$9.99
- Thunder Spider Pack$19.99
- Booster bundle 3$19.99









