Comparison

Spermicidor vs Parallel Earth

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

Head to head
About

Spermicidor

Pilot a shrinking ship through unknown territories, destroying enemies and collecting power-ups. This retro-inspired arcade shooter combines casual runner mechanics with high-octane combat.

Highlights
  • Retro shooter gameplay
  • Casual runner mechanics
  • Enemy destruction
  • Power-up collection
  • Touchscreen controls
Features
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You've done the unthinkable....you forgot to use protection. Only with your shrinking ship can you prevent this mistake. Spermicidor is a spin on the classic retro shooters that have been seen through time at your favorite arcade. A casual runner mixed with the high octane of destroying enemies while cruising through parts unknown. HOW TO PLAY: * Touch the screen to move and shoot enemies * Collect power ups to enhance your ship

About

Parallel Earth

Features
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Parallel Earth (平行地球) is a fast-paced 2D horizontal shooter featuring stunning parallax space backgrounds, 3 unique pilots, and 6 intense acts of increasing challenge. FEATURES: • 3 distinct pilots with unique abilities • 6 acts with powerful boss battles • EXCEED system for unleashing ultimate attacks • Energy-based gameplay with rewarded ad refills • Japanese voice acting and immersive BGM • Stunning parallax space environments Choose your pilot, master the EXCEED system, and defend the Parallel Earth from alien invaders!

Screenshots

Spermicidor4 screens
Parallel Earth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spermicidor at every 2 weeks against Parallel Earth's every 3 months. Spermicidor also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spermicidor ships an update every 2 weeks, Parallel Earth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spermicidor versus Parallel Earth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpermicidorParallel Earth
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size471 MB185 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCasey AudeloSui Fai Law

In-app purchases

None

Spermicidor

No in-app purchases

None

Parallel Earth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spermicidor free?
Spermicidor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parallel Earth free?
Parallel Earth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spermicidor or Parallel Earth have ads?
Both Spermicidor and Parallel Earth show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spermicidor or Parallel Earth?
Spermicidor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Parallel Earth every 3 months. Most recently, Spermicidor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parallel Earth on October 19, 2026.

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