DODONPACHI MAXIMUM vs INFINITY BULLETS
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.
INFINITY BULLETS
Experience a retro-modern fusion of survival action and bullet hell shooting. Control a hero to defend the solar system from alien invaders, crushing endless waves of enemies with upgraded skills and gear. Enjoy dynamic visuals and an epic soundtrack.
- Crush endless enemy waves
- Upgrade gear and skills
- Face off against giant bosses
- Retro pixel art with modern effects
- Epic soundtrack by legendary artists
- Story-driven defense of the solar system
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■ Overview A fusion of survival action and 90s arcade shooter spirit, this omni-directional STG delivers pixel-powered chaos. Control Max and the Acceptors to defend the solar system from the invading Futurians from deep space. ■ Features ・Crush endless enemy waves! Gain EXP, upgrade gear & skills, and face off against giant bosses. ・Retro meets modern visuals! Classic pixel art fused with modern effects for dynamic impact. ・Top-tier artists on board! Art Director: Hiroyuki Yamamoto Pixel Art: Masakazu Fukuda ・Legendary sound team! TAMAYO, Takayuki & Yuki Iwai join forces for epic tracks. ■ Story In the year 2XXX, the solar system faces annihilation by Futurians. Only Max Cunningham, equipped with the Clydeknight-powered suit, can save humanity from extinction. ■ Recommended For ・Fans of bullet hell shooters ・Retro arcade game lovers ・Boss battle enthusiasts ・Pixel art admirers ・Survival action seekers ・Music-driven gameplay fans ・Short-session players ・Stage-clearing thrill chasers This game is a must-play for shooting and retro game fans. Enjoy the pixel-powered mayhem! ■ Official X https://x.com/mugendan_en ■ Official Website https://infinitybullets.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: INFINITY BULLETS at Free against DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's $3.99. INFINITY BULLETS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). On 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
INFINITY BULLETS is free to download; DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99 up front. INFINITY BULLETS sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM asks for nothing beyond the download.
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DODONPACHI MAXIMUM has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's written reviews are positive against 100% of INFINITY BULLETS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, INFINITY BULLETS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DODONPACHI MAXIMUM | INFINITY BULLETS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (53 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 393 MB | 368 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAVE CO.,LTD. | HEXADRIVE Inc. |
Customer experience
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
INFINITY BULLETS
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
INFINITY BULLETS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
No in-app purchases
INFINITY BULLETS
- [Eternal] Light Pass$0.49
- Earth Pack 1$0.99
- Gems x200$0.99
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- Ad-Free Monthly Pass$2.99
- Beginner Fund Premium$9.99
- Advanced Fund Premium$9.99
- Exceed Fund Premium$9.99
- [Eternal] Skip Pass$11.99
- [Eternal] Burst Pass$19.99
- Unlock the character "Klaus"$29.99
- Unlock "Alpha"$29.99
- Unlock "Krishna"$29.99
- Advanced Fund Premium Plus$29.99
- Exceed Fund Premium Plus$29.99
- Unlock the character "Karen"$29.99
- Unlock the character "$mash"$29.99
- Unlock the character "Sharifa"$29.99
- Unlock "Ling Feng"$29.99
Questions
Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
Is INFINITY BULLETS free?
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Do DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or INFINITY BULLETS have ads?
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