Comparison

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM vs TRUXTON classic

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

Head to head
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.

About

TRUXTON classic

Experience a classic retro arcade space shooter. Pilot your fighter jet, dodge enemy fire, and collect power-ups to unleash devastating weapons. Features multiple difficulty levels and strategic bomb usage.

Highlights
  • Collect power-ups to increase weapon strength
  • Summon smaller fighters when powered up
  • Change weapons to Thunder laser and power shots
  • Utilize bombs for defense
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Supported achievements and leaderboards
Features
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Return of one of the great retro arcade shooting games. Enjoy free space war games that were produced by a master of shooting games and that were easy to see in arcade centers as combat aircraft games that were used to attack while avoiding bullets. [How to play] Touch and move the monitor with your finger to move the fighter plane, and the bullet is fired automatically. [Features] - The power of the weapon increases when Power items are collected. - The small fighters are created and attacked together when a fighter is powered up. - You can start the game with full power from the start with "FULL POWER START" option. - You can change weapons to Thunder laser with beams, power shots and laser-shooting. - The Thunder laser is an induction laser that attacks the enemy's position. - Choose from four levels of difficulty: Easy, Normal, Hard and Very hard. - Use of bombs in times of crisis protects against enemy attacks. - The bomb button can be changed to the left or right, taking into account the user's button position. - Supported achievements and leaderboard. - Supported 16 languages. © TOAPLAN Co., Ltd. © TATSUJIN Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Published by MOBIRIX Corporation. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1

Screenshots

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM4 screens
TRUXTON classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TRUXTON classic at Free against DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's $3.99. TRUXTON classic also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 72%). DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

TRUXTON classic is free to download; DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99 up front. TRUXTON classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 83 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's written reviews are positive against 84% of TRUXTON classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, TRUXTON classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM versus TRUXTON classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDODONPACHI MAXIMUMTRUXTON classic
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better4.6 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5383 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB66 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCAVE CO.,LTD.MOBIRIX

Customer experience

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

All ratings53 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.2%

TRUXTON classic

All ratings83 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.9%

Bugs and 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

TRUXTON classic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

TRUXTON classic

One-time6
  • Purchase 300 Dia$2.99
  • Purchase 500 Dia$4.99
  • Purchase 1,100 Dia$9.99
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  • Purchase 3,600 Dia$29.99
  • Purchase 6,500 Dia$49.99
  • Purchase 15,000 Dia$99.99

Questions

Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TRUXTON classic free?
TRUXTON classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or TRUXTON classic?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM is rated higher. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while TRUXTON classic averages 4.6 from 83 ratings.
Do DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or TRUXTON classic have ads?
TRUXTON classic shows ads; DODONPACHI MAXIMUM does not.
Which is updated more often, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or TRUXTON classic?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, and TRUXTON classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM was updated on September 21, 2026 and TRUXTON classic on September 19, 2026.

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