DODONPACHI MAXIMUM vs SUSHI Shot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SUSHI Shot
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When you merge two like sushi, they'll merge into a new type! Keep merging so that the sushi doesn't overflow onto your lane! Aim for a new high score! 【New App Version Feature!】 In the app version, you can freely change the screen orientation! Shoot sushi in portrait or landscape, the choice is yours!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SUSHI Shot at every 2 weeks against DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's every 2 months. SUSHI Shot also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99 and SUSHI Shot $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, SUSHI Shot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DODONPACHI MAXIMUM | SUSHI Shot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (53 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 393 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAVE CO.,LTD. | SAT-BOX, Inc. |
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
SUSHI Shot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
No in-app purchases
SUSHI Shot
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
Is SUSHI Shot free?
Do DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or SUSHI Shot have ads?
Which is updated more often, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or SUSHI Shot?
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