Comparison

Galactos vs Squadaga

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

Head to head
About

Galactos

Features
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The year is 3020 and the universe is in turmoil. A powerful alien race known as the Zorax has declared war on the rest of the galaxy, destroying everything in their path. The fate of the universe rests on the shoulders of one brave pilot: you. As a member of the elite Galactos fleet, you are humanity's last hope against the invading Zorax forces. You are equipped with the latest technology and weapons, including a powerful spaceship designed to take on the toughest of challenges. With the universe at war, you will face intense battles and dangerous obstacles as you fight to protect your home and defeat the enemy. Fly through asteroid fields, dodge laser beams, and destroy enemy ships as you battle your way to the heart of Zorax territory. But the Zorax are not to be underestimated. They have their own advanced technology and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. The war for the universe will be brutal and intense, but you are determined to succeed. With the fate of the universe in your hands, it's up to you to fight for what is right and restore peace to the galaxy. Are you ready to take on the challenge and become a hero of the Galactos fleet?

About

Squadaga

Features
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Defeating enemies is only the beginning. Capture them, recruit them, and fight together! SQUADAGA is a retro pixel shooter built around a unique capture system. โ–  CAPTURE & SQUAD Collect capture items dropped by defeated enemies to convert them into allies. Allies fight alongside you automatically, and the right combination triggers powerful formation skills. โ–  16 SHIPS Fighter, Tank, Speed, Capture โ€” 16 ships derived from 4 base types. Each has unique stats and an ultimate ability. โ–  FORMATION SKILLS Pierce Laser, Bullet Storm, Healing Wave, Omega Strike, and more โ€” 6 formation skills that auto-charge when your squad meets the right conditions. โ–  ULTIMATE ABILITIES Every 10 waves, gain an ultimate charge to turn the tide. Each ship type unleashes a different devastating ability. โ–  CHALLENGE & COMPETE - Endless waves and bosses that grow stronger - Global leaderboard - Daily challenges with unique modifiers - 50+ achievements to unlock โ–  DIVERSE ENEMIES From Beetles, Squids, Moths, and Scarabs to Bombers, Splitters, Teleporters, and Healers. Elite variants and 5 boss types await. โ–  PROGRESSION Spend coins earned in battle on permanent upgrades. Damage, fire rate, shield duration, magnet range, and more โ€” 15 upgrades to master. Retro pixel art ร— chiptune soundtrack ร— strategic capture mechanics. Assemble your squad and launch into space!

Screenshots

Galactos4 screens
Squadaga4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squadaga at none against Galactos's 12. Squadaga also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Galactos sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Squadaga asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galactos ships an update every 2 months, Squadaga daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Galactos versus Squadaga: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalactosSquadaga
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAleksandar MitrovskiTaehyung Kim

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Galactos

One-time10
  • Offer3 variants$0.99
  • Save Me Cards$0.99
  • Super Bullet$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Front Shield$0.99
  • Ninja Rays$0.99
  • Flame Rays$0.99
  • Retro Rays$0.99
  • Full Shield$1.99
  • Unlock All$2.99
  • Offer$2.99
None

Squadaga

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Galactos free?
Galactos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squadaga free?
Squadaga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Galactos or Squadaga have ads?
Both Galactos and Squadaga show ads.
Which is updated more often, Galactos or Squadaga?
Galactos ships an update every 2 months, and Squadaga daily. Most recently, Galactos was updated on October 9, 2026 and Squadaga on October 1, 2026.

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