Comparison

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM vs INFINITY BULLETS

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM4 screens
INFINITY BULLETS4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM versus INFINITY BULLETS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDODONPACHI MAXIMUMINFINITY BULLETS
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB368 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCAVE CO.,LTD.HEXADRIVE Inc.

Customer experience

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

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

INFINITY BULLETS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

None

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

INFINITY BULLETS

One-time18
  • [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?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is INFINITY BULLETS free?
INFINITY BULLETS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or INFINITY BULLETS?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM is rated higher. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while INFINITY BULLETS averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or INFINITY BULLETS have ads?
INFINITY BULLETS shows ads; DODONPACHI MAXIMUM does not.
Which is updated more often, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or INFINITY BULLETS?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, and INFINITY BULLETS every 2 weeks. Most recently, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM was updated on September 30, 2026 and INFINITY BULLETS on September 17, 2026.

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