Comparison

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM vs NeonGlide

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

NeonGlide

Features
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Race through the cosmos in my fast-paced neon arcade runner! Pilot your vessel through an endless field of obstacles at ever-increasing speeds. Swipe to glide your ship from rail to rail — the longer you survive, the faster you fly. Collect coins, chase high scores, and push your reflexes to the limit! • Smooth Rail-Switching Controls — Intuitive swipe control lets you glide effortlessly between lanes. • Ever-Increasing Speed — The longer you survive, the faster the rush gets. • Unlock Advanced Vessels and Abilities — Upgrade your vessels with shields, snappier switching, and more — available in-app. • Collect Coins — Grab as many as you can. Avoid the obstacles! • Game Center Leaderboards — Compete with players worldwide and claim the top spot. Unlock Achievements as you go! • Stunning Neon Visuals — Vibrant effects and dynamic haptic feedback bring every move to life. • Exciting Original Soundtrack — Pulse-pounding music that picks up pace as you fly deeper into space. How far can you go before the cosmos catches you? Download and find out!

Screenshots

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM4 screens
NeonGlide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NeonGlide at Free against DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's $3.99. NeonGlide also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, NeonGlide every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM versus NeonGlide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDODONPACHI MAXIMUMNeonGlide
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB50 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCAVE CO.,LTD.Jaroslav Hampejs

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

NeonGlide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

NeonGlide

One-time6
  • Shield$0.99
  • UFO Pack$1.99
  • The Potty Pack$1.99
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  • Double Vision$1.99
  • Shield+$1.99
  • Three Rail Mode$2.99

Questions

Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeonGlide free?
NeonGlide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or NeonGlide have ads?
Neither DODONPACHI MAXIMUM nor NeonGlide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or NeonGlide?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, and NeonGlide every 6 days. Most recently, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM was updated on October 30, 2026 and NeonGlide on October 31, 2026.

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