Comparison

Vertigo Rogue Lite vs DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

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

Head to head
About

Vertigo Rogue Lite

Pilot a heavily armed helicopter in this fast-paced arcade action game. Engage in a sinister plot as a flying mafia hitman amidst a city conflict. Experience realistic graphics, diverse weaponry, and intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Arcade style action gameplay
  • Helicopter combat
  • Land, sea, and air enemies
  • Criminal underworld plot
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Intuitive two-thumb controls
  • Optional 3D mode
Features
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Vertigo Rogue is an original, fast-paced arcade style action game that puts you in the seat of a heavily armed helicopter taking on a range of land, sea and air based enemies. See reviews and video on support site www.vertigorogue.com As an ex-con mercenary fighter pilot about to retire and settle down, you are whirled into a sinister plot where you are forced to enact the role of a flying mafia hitman in a city where the on-going conflict between 7 criminal organizations is about to spin out of control in a frantic, explosive climax. Vertigo Rogue Lite features: 1. A short campaign including 4 Vertigo Rogue missions 2. A huge, detailed landscape of unprecedented complexity 3. Advanced, realistic graphics in a rich and populated environment 4. A selection of 8 different weapon types 5. A powerful, yet simple and intuitive two-thumb control system 6. Advanced 3D sound environment 7. Optional stereoscopic, red/blue color-filtered 3D mode Note: 3D glasses are of course not included, but if you happen to have a pair of those old cardboard goggles with a red/blue 3D filter, turn on the 3D mode and enjoy the REAL vertigo effect! Note that in stereoscopic mode, the frame rate will be lower and the most convincing depth effect is achieved on the newest generations of iPod Touch/iPhones. The color coded 3D mode will not work with shutter- or polarized 3D glasses as used in theaters.

About

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Experience intense bullet-hell action with this mobile shooter. Navigate through overwhelming enemy fire with intuitive one-finger controls. Features include multiple difficulty modes and a remixed soundtrack.

Highlights
  • One-finger controls
  • Bullet-hell gameplay
  • Easy and Normal modes
  • Remixed soundtrack
  • Combo system
Features
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Now updated for iOS 11 or later! Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS! ###CAVE'S FIRST ALL-ORIGINAL SMARTPHONE SHOOTER### Take a ride on EVAC Co.'s maximum bullet-hell simulator, the M.B.S.! Survive an incredible array of bullet-hell weaponry! CAVE shooters are now mixed up! ≪ Game Overview ≫ [OPTIMIZED FOR ONE-FINGER WARFARE!] Weave through walls of bullets! Smash through the enemy and build combos! Manic, full-throttle gameplay, all controlled with your thumb! [BEGINNERS CAN JUMP RIGHT IN! EASY MODE INCLUDED!] If you're not sure you've got what it takes, start off with Easy Mode. Once you've conquered that, test your mettle with Normal Mode! [REMIXED MUSIC INCLUDED!] Remixed versions of classic Dodonpachi series tracks included! Remix composer WASi303 has written a new soundtrack for a new Dodonpachi world! ### Important ###: Please read the following before downloading this application. ●Compatibility: iPhone5S or later, iPod touch 6thGen. or later and iPad Air or later. ●Compatible OS: iOS 11 or later. ●This application will use mass volume of memory. Please note the application may not function properly or shutdown without any notice when used with limited memory space. ●Turning ON the accessibility option setting may cause malfunctions in certain features.

Screenshots

Vertigo Rogue Lite4 screens
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vertigo Rogue Lite at Free against DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's $3.99. Vertigo Rogue Lite also leads on ratings volume (521 vs 53) and iOS requirement (3.1.2 vs 11.0). DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.3). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Vertigo Rogue Lite is free to download; DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vertigo Rogue Lite has 521 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Vertigo Rogue Lite's written reviews are positive against 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertigo Rogue Lite ships an update monthly, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vertigo Rogue Lite versus DODONPACHI MAXIMUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertigo Rogue LiteDODONPACHI MAXIMUM
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.3 (521 ratings)4.8 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings521 — better53
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS3.1.2 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB393 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBrainphantCAVE CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Vertigo Rogue Lite

All ratings521 ratings
Positive48.9%
Neutral16.1%
Negative34.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

All ratings53 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.1%

User reviews

Vertigo Rogue Lite

From 521 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative flight control mechanism
  • 👍 Very enjoyable and fun gameplay
  • 🎮 Challenging and entertaining
  • 🕹️ Unique and interesting gameplay
  • ✨ Controls are spot-on for some users

Room to improve

  • 👎 Horrible controls and view
  • 🤏 Slight lack of polish in graphics
  • ❓ Controls can be difficult initially

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Classic bullet hell gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls on touchscreens
  • 🎶 Engaging music and sound design
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty for experts
  • 👶 Beginner-friendly options available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Screen glitches/bugs on newer iOS
  • 📉 Graphics can be repetitive/plain
  • ⚠️ Some users find it too difficult
  • 💸 High price point for some
  • 🕹️ Control issues on certain devices

Bugs and requests

Vertigo Rogue Lite

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update game for iOS 11
  • Option to choose an in-vehicle view

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Screen glitches after iOS updates (especially iOS 18)
  • Graphics breaking/rendering issues
  • Game Center achievements not unlocking
  • Screen shifted upwards, making parts inaccessible
  • Game not displaying correctly on iPad Mini 2024
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  • Game not installing on iPod Touch 5th gen
  • Leaderboard scores wiped
  • Achievements not awarded
  • Game Center integration issues

Requested features

9 requests
  • Adjustable screen size
  • Option to disable letterboxing
  • More varied backgrounds
  • Improved Game Center integration/achievements
  • Support for older devices/iOS versions
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  • MFi controller support
  • Add more Cave games to the store
  • Option to continue from last boss
  • Manual fire option

In-app purchases

None

Vertigo Rogue Lite

No in-app purchases

None

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vertigo Rogue Lite free?
Vertigo Rogue Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vertigo Rogue Lite or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM is rated higher. Vertigo Rogue Lite averages 3.3 out of 5 from 521 ratings, while DODONPACHI MAXIMUM averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.
Do Vertigo Rogue Lite or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM have ads?
Neither Vertigo Rogue Lite nor DODONPACHI MAXIMUM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vertigo Rogue Lite or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM?
Vertigo Rogue Lite ships an update monthly, and DODONPACHI MAXIMUM every 2 months. Most recently, Vertigo Rogue Lite was updated on October 14, 2026 and DODONPACHI MAXIMUM on October 18, 2026.

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