RAYSTORM vs DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RAYSTORM
Experience a classic arcade shooter with two distinct game modes and customizable shooting methods. Choose from two unique ships, enjoy an enhanced soundtrack, and challenge yourself with multiple difficulty settings. Supports MFi controllers for an authentic arcade feel.
- Two game modes: Remix and Arcade
- Auto and Manual shooting options
- MFi Bluetooth controller support
- Two playable ships with unique abilities
- Original and arranged soundtrack options
- 8 difficulty modes
- Game Center compatibility for rankings and achievements
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RAYSTORM, the second installment in TAITO’s classic RAY series of arcade shooting games, locks on to iPhone! TAITO is famous for arcade shooting games, and the RAY trilogy is one of its most beloved series! Beloved for its beautiful 3D graphics and exhilarating pace, the series’ second installment (following RAYFORCE) is now available in app form! *Two Game Modes: Remix Mode and Arcade Mode! -The Remix Mode provides a new, iPhone-optimized experience with revised difficulty setting, enemy placement, and color schemes. The special TANZMIX mode sound is fresh, too! -For the hardcore, Arcade Mode is a faithful touch screen recreation of the original arcade game. *Two Shooting Methods: Auto and Manual! Auto Mode provides automatic, button-free firing for both the standard weapon and lock-on laser, allowing players to take on this challenging game with a single finger. -When impacted with special Attack gauge accumulated, Round-Divider activated by auto! You can avoid the shot of your aircraft! Manual Mode adds weapon controls (a toggle for the standard shot; fire buttons for the lock-on laser and special attack), providing a more arcade-like play experience. *Support MFi Bluetooth controllers!! Key configuration is also possible! You can place 'Shot', 'Laser' and 'Special attack' on your easy-to-operate button! (When using the controller and playing Remix Mode,you can change the speed of your ship from OPTION > Move Ratio.) *Choose between two ships: the R-GRAY1 and R-GRAY2! RAYSTORM features two playable ships, each with different combat capabilities. The R-GRAY1 boasts powerful shots, while the R-GRAY2’s lasers are capable of locking on to a greater number of targets. Choose the ship that best suits your play style! *RAYSTORM's enchanting soundtrack is back! One of the highlights of the original RAYSTORM experience was its sound design, perfectly replicated here under the supervision of TAITO's ZUNTATA sound team. In addition to the classic soundtrack, this edition includes special TANZMIX renditions! *Added a arranged BGM by MASAKI(ZUNTATA) on Archade mode Area1! Using Option setting,you can choose Original BGM or Arranged BGM!! *Difficulty Modes Added! A total of 8 difficulty modes are now available, ranging from Very Easy to Very Hard. High difficulty can aim high scores! *Game Center Compatibility! Individual rankings have been prepared for each ships and for each game mode. Let's compete with high-score players from all over the world! Get Achievement fulfilling various conditions in game! Aim for Achievement Complete!! **Nortification** This app is intended for the iPhone 4s or newer,iPad mounted VRAM 1G or more,and running iOS version 8 or newer.
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.
- One-finger controls
- Bullet-hell gameplay
- Easy and Normal modes
- Remixed soundtrack
- Combo system
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DODONPACHI MAXIMUM at $3.99 against RAYSTORM's $9.99. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 12). RAYSTORM's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
RAYSTORM costs $9.99 and DODONPACHI MAXIMUM $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for RAYSTORM against 4.8 for DODONPACHI MAXIMUM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 53 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of RAYSTORM's written reviews are positive against 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's.
RAYSTORM ships an update monthly, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | RAYSTORM | DODONPACHI MAXIMUM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better | 4.8 (53 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 72.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 53 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #193 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 393 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | TAITO Corporation | CAVE CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
RAYSTORM
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
Bugs and requests
RAYSTORM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
RAYSTORM
No in-app purchases
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
No in-app purchases
Questions
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