# Galaxy Legend vs Galaxy Pirates

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Pirates at 5.0 against Galaxy Legend's 4.0. Galaxy Pirates also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Galaxy Legend's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (327 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Legend sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galaxy Pirates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Legend has 327 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Galaxy Legend ships an update every 4 months, Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Legend | Galaxy Pirates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-legend/id599877646/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **327** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 947 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [江锋 聂](https://appshunter.io/developer/489418653) | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-legend/id599877646)

Engage in epic space combat strategy, build your base and fleets, and conquer the galaxy. Compete with millions of players worldwide in a dynamic online battlefield, complete missions, and explore the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Build Space Base and Star Fleets, Galactic conquest with friends, Online multiplayer battles, Hundreds of unique fleets, Strategic fleet combinations, Weekly PvP tournaments, Fleet upgrades and abilities, Hundreds of missions and story quests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ge2_120_credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Galaxy Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1250 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Galaxy Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2750 credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Galaxy Crate | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 credits | $99.99 | one-time |
| OMG Galaxy Crate | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great turn-based strategy game
- 👍 Nostalgic and classic
- 🕹️ Fun time killer
- 🎨 Good graphics and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading and performance issues
- 🤖 Unbalanced for new players
- 🚫 Lack of developer support and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Handbook descriptions not working
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Server connectivity issues
- Progression reset for some players

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve event balancing and rewards
- Reduce grind and pay-to-win elements
- Fix crashes and improve stability


### Galaxy Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088)

Embark on an interstellar adventure as a bounty hunter in this classic-style space shooter. Pilot diverse airships, battle alien forces, and conquer new territories with unique weapons and companions. Experience thrilling boss fights and upgrade your fleet.

**Highlights:** Classic space shooting gameplay, Variety of upgradable airships, Multiple game modes (campaign, endless), Fierce boss battles every 3 levels, Beautiful graphics and music, Smooth performance on all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PILE GEM PACK | $0.49 | one-time |
| STACK GEM PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOX GEM PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $2.99 | one-time |
| OFFER PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| SILVER GEM PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK OLD | $3.99 | one-time |
| GOLD GEM PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| EMERALD GEM PACK | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Legend free?

Galaxy Legend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Galaxy Pirates free?

Galaxy Pirates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Legend or Galaxy Pirates?

Galaxy Pirates is rated higher. Galaxy Legend averages 4.0 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while Galaxy Pirates averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Legend or Galaxy Pirates have ads?

Galaxy Pirates shows ads; Galaxy Legend does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Legend or Galaxy Pirates?

Galaxy Legend ships an update every 4 months, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Legend was updated on October 29, 2026 and Galaxy Pirates on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*