Comparison

nanoLab Fighter vs Starborn Rebels

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

Head to head
About

nanoLab Fighter

Pilot a nano drone in this top-down arcade shooter to develop a cure for a deadly virus. Destroy virus cells, complete research, and use unique tools and enhancements across 14 challenging levels. Save humanity with precision and strategy.

Highlights
  • Top-down arcade shooter gameplay
  • Pilot a nano drone
  • Destroy virus cells and complete research
  • 14 levels with changing challenges
  • 8 unique tools/weapons and enhancements
  • 3 difficulty levels
  • Achievements for exceptional gameplay
Features
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A deadly virus is spreading rapidly, and it's up to you to develop the ultimate cure before it's too late. In this top-down arcade shooter game, you'll take command of a nano drone and navigate through various missions to destroy virus cells and complete research tasks. With changing challenges across 14 levels and a captivating graphical story, your innovative approach will be the key to saving humanity. Choose from a selection of 8 unique tools / weapons and a variety of enhancements to create your own gameplay experience. But brute force won't always lead to success – use your tools carefully to avoid collateral damage and complete the mission with precision. With 3 levels of difficulty to choose from, each mission offers a unique gameplay approach that will keep you engaged. The first 7 missions are available to play for free, and the remaining missions can be unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase. There are no ads to interrupt your gameplay experience. Plus, enjoy a nice original soundtrack that complements the game's thrilling gameplay. But beware – not all cells are harmful, and destroying healthy cells can have serious consequences. Navigate your nano drone with accuracy to complete each mission without causing damage. Achievements will be rewarded for exceptional gameplay. Inspired by medical science, this game offers a fictional take on real viruses and methods to fight them. We hope that playing our game will inspire you to explore the fascinating topic of real viruses and their impact on humanity. Don't wait – join the fight against the virus today!

About

Starborn Rebels

Features
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Command a Resistance squadron escaping Star Union territory in this tactical space shooter. TACTICAL SQUADRON COMBAT You're not alone out there. Direct your wingmates, coordinate attacks, and use each pilot's unique traits to survive increasingly brutal waves of enemies. FIVE-STAGE CAMPAIGN Fight through asteroid fields, orbital stations, and deep space as you punch through enemy lines. Every stage brings new threats and tougher opposition. WAVE MODE Test your limits. How long can your squadron hold out against endless enemy waves? Compete on global leaderboards. PLAYER-FIRST DESIGN No forced ads. No pay-to-win. No account required. Optional rewarded videos if you want bonus credits—that's it. Upgrade your ships, unlock new vessels, and lead the Resistance to freedom.

Screenshots

nanoLab Fighter4 screens
Starborn Rebels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starborn Rebels at none against nanoLab Fighter's 1. Starborn Rebels also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). nanoLab Fighter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. nanoLab Fighter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Starborn Rebels asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nanoLab Fighter ships an update every 3 months, Starborn Rebels every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
nanoLab Fighter versus Starborn Rebels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternanoLab FighterStarborn Rebels
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB386 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSergey GolovenkoPairat Patatako

In-app purchases

1 purchases

nanoLab Fighter

One-time1
  • Unlock all levels$0.99
None

Starborn Rebels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is nanoLab Fighter free?
nanoLab Fighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starborn Rebels free?
Starborn Rebels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do nanoLab Fighter or Starborn Rebels have ads?
Starborn Rebels shows ads; nanoLab Fighter does not.
Which is updated more often, nanoLab Fighter or Starborn Rebels?
nanoLab Fighter ships an update every 3 months, and Starborn Rebels every 2 days. Most recently, nanoLab Fighter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Starborn Rebels on October 31, 2026.

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