Comparison

Galactos vs Starshard

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

Head to head
About

Galactos

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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

Starshard

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Three fleets came out of the dark and took the lanes one by one. Command has one hull left to send โ€” yours. Starshard is a vertical space shooter built on one promise: FAIR PLAY. No pay-to-win. No energy timers. Just you, your ship, and endless waves of alien fleets โ€” now fully playable in English and Turkish. DODGE. BLAST. SURVIVE. Weave through bullet storms with one finger. Collect power-ups, charge your weapons, and carve through six enemy types โ€” from swarming scouts to armor-plated frigates โ€” plus elite gold variants that hit harder and fly faster. DRAFT YOUR BUILD, EVERY RUN Defeat a boss and choose 1 of 3 upgrades: side cannons, homing missiles, piercing lasers, combat drones, tail guns, flak rounds and more. Every run builds differently. Every choice matters. EPIC BOSS BATTLES Three alien dreadnought factions guard the void, each with its own attack patterns โ€” bullet curtains, radial bursts, summoned reinforcements. Push them past half health and face their enraged second phase. BUILD YOUR HANGAR Earn shards and unlock permanent gear: escort wingmen, drone bays, shield generators, afterburners. Choose your ship โ€” the balanced Interceptor, the nimble Falcon, or the heavy Titan โ€” and equip a loadout that fits your style. CAMPAIGN + ENDLESS Clear campaign missions with hand-crafted enemy compositions, or chase your record in endless mode across deep space, planetary sectors, and asteroid fields. Climb the pilot ranks from Cadet to legend. FAIR MONETIZATION โ€ข No pay-to-win, no energy timers, no subscriptions โ€ข Optional rewarded ads for a revive or bonus crystals; a short ad between runs, never mid-fight โ€ข One purchase removes all ads, forever โ€ข Everything is earnable by playing The void is waiting, pilot. How far will you fly?

Screenshots

Galactos4 screens
Starshard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Starshard at every 3 weeks against Galactos's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Starshard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galactos ships an update every 2 months, Starshard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Galactos versus Starshard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalactosStarshard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB85 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAleksandar MitrovskiBurak Emre Nevruzoglu

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Galactos

One-time10
  • Offer3 variants$0.99
  • Save Me Cards$0.99
  • Super Bullet$0.99
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  • 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
2 purchases

Starshard

One-time2
  • Shard Doubler$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Galactos free?
Galactos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starshard free?
Starshard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Galactos or Starshard have ads?
Both Galactos and Starshard show ads.
Which is updated more often, Galactos or Starshard?
Galactos ships an update every 2 months, and Starshard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Galactos was updated on October 9, 2026 and Starshard on October 13, 2026.

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