Comparison

Flare Elite vs Galactos

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

Head to head
About

Flare Elite

Engage in an action-packed space shooter with innovative gameplay. Explore lengthy campaigns, customize your ship with upgradable weapons, and navigate a stunning, interactive star map. Enjoy an original soundtrack that complements the intense space battles.

Highlights
  • Lengthy campaigns with 13 missions
  • Upgradable weapons and ship add-ons
  • Original retro soundtrack
  • Interactive touchable Star Map
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Join the Flare Elite in this action packed space shooter. Flare Elite significantly innovates on the genre, with features that have never been seen before. LENGTHY CAMPAIGNS WITH STUNNING ACTION The game contains three lengthy campaigns of varying difficulty, totaling to 13 challenging missions and providing hours of gameplay. Five different upgradable weapons and other ship add-ons create countless ways to play through the game. Each mission is filled with action and plenty of explosions. ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Four original retro music tracks are included that match the action perfectly. They will be stuck in your head long after you have stopped playing. GORGEOUS STAR MAP Forget about those boring mission selection menus of other games. Flare Elite features a gorgeous touchable Star Map to navigate to your next mission, or to just leisurely float around in space. For more information, visit http://www.firigames.com/flare

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?

Screenshots

Flare Elite4 screens
Galactos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Galactos at Free against Flare Elite's $0.99. Galactos also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 84 months). Flare Elite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Galactos is free to download; Flare Elite costs $0.99 up front. Galactos sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Flare Elite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flare Elite ships an update every 84 months, Galactos every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Flare Elite versus Galactos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlare EliteGalactos
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 84 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiri GamesAleksandar Mitrovski

In-app purchases

None

Flare Elite

No 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

Questions

Is Flare Elite free?
Flare Elite costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galactos free?
Galactos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flare Elite or Galactos have ads?
Galactos shows ads; Flare Elite does not.
Which is updated more often, Flare Elite or Galactos?
Flare Elite ships an update every 84 months, and Galactos every 2 months. Most recently, Flare Elite was updated on October 29, 2026 and Galactos on October 27, 2026.

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