Comparison

Galactos vs shoot the shapes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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

shoot the shapes

Features
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Shoot The Shapes is an action-packed space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of a fighter ship defending the galaxy from endless alien waves. Drag your ship to dodge enemy fire and blast through increasingly challenging waves of enemies. Take on powerful bosses every 5 waves, collect power-ups to unleash triple shots, shields, and screen-clearing bombs — and grab rare heart pickups to restore your health. Features: • Intuitive drag-to-move controls • 5 unique enemy types including tanks, shooters, and splitters • Epic boss battles with health bars and multiple attack phases • 5 power-ups: Triple Shot, Shield, Bomb, Rapid Fire, and Heart • Endless wave-based gameplay that gets harder the further you go • Watch an ad to revive and keep your score when you fall How long can you survive?

Screenshots

Galactos4 screens
shoot the shapes2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: shoot the shapes at none against Galactos's 10. shoot the shapes also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Galactos sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. shoot the shapes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Galactos versus shoot the shapes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalactosshoot the shapes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandar MitrovskiTAYLOR EVAN TRIPP

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Galactos

One-time8
  • Offer3 variants$0.99
  • Front Shield$0.99
  • Ninja Rays$0.99
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  • Flame Rays$0.99
  • Retro Rays$0.99
  • Full Shield$1.99
  • Unlock All$2.99
  • Offer$2.99
None

shoot the shapes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Galactos free?
Galactos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is shoot the shapes free?
shoot the shapes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Galactos or shoot the shapes have ads?
Galactos shows ads; shoot the shapes does not.

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