# Sinbad vs DANMAKU

The clearest difference is rating: DANMAKU at 5.0 against Sinbad's 4.3. DANMAKU also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Sinbad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (161 vs 1). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sinbad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DANMAKU asks for nothing beyond the download.

DANMAKU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sinbad has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sinbad ships an update every 2 months, DANMAKU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sinbad | DANMAKU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinbad/id538401093/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmaku-stellar-force/id6760588371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rebellion Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/538401096) | [MIZOU, CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542553141) |

## What reviewers say

### Sinbad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinbad/id538401093)

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure across the seven seas as a ship captain. Explore exotic destinations, battle enemies with intuitive combat, and upgrade your ship to recover lost relics and protect the world from evil.

**Highlights:** Naval exploration, Island conquest, Enemy battles, Treasure hunting, Ship upgrades, Intuitive combat system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purse of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purse of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $13.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $13.99 | one-time |


### DANMAKU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmaku-stellar-force/id6760588371)

Engage in intense bullet-hell combat across 8 stages with 16 unique bosses. Choose from 8 different ships, each with distinct flight patterns and abilities. Strategically select weapons, armors, and companions to overcome escalating challenges and improve your pilot level with every run.

**Highlights:** 8 stages with 3 difficulty levels, 16 unique bosses and mid-bosses, 5 distinct weapon types, 4 armor types with trade-offs, 3 companion options, Pilot level progression, Graze and bomb mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sinbad free?

Sinbad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DANMAKU free?

DANMAKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sinbad or DANMAKU?

DANMAKU is rated higher. Sinbad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while DANMAKU averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sinbad or DANMAKU have ads?

DANMAKU shows ads; Sinbad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sinbad or DANMAKU?

Sinbad ships an update every 2 months, and DANMAKU every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sinbad was updated on October 8, 2026 and DANMAKU on October 14, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*