# Galaxy Invaders vs Starbolt

The clearest difference is rating: Starbolt at 5.0 against Galaxy Invaders's 4.2. Starbolt also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Galaxy Invaders's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Invaders sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Starbolt sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Starbolt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Invaders has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Galaxy Invaders ships an update every 2 weeks, Starbolt daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Invaders | Starbolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-invaders-space-attack/id6443981789/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbolt-space-shooter/id6766359556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PUMPKIN VN CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579553595) | [FIRAT CAN YASAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896280495) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-invaders-space-attack/id6443981789)

Engage in an ultimate space shooting game with classic arcade style and modern expression. Explore galaxies, battle alien invaders with advanced weaponry, and collect powerful spaceships and drones. Enjoy offline play and compete with others globally.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade space shooting gameplay, Multiplayer modes (1v1, 1v3, 2v2, survival), PVP online and co-op missions, Variety of enemies and challenging bosses, Collect 15 spaceships and 12 drones, Unlock legendary ships with superpowers, Offline playable

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIP PART 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revive Crystal | $1.99 | one-time |
| SHIP PART 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reflex and Swarm Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Variant 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reinforcement Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| BIG EVENT PACK | $17.99 | one-time |
| SALE 50% OFF | $17.99 | one-time |


### Starbolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbolt-space-shooter/id6766359556)

Pilot the last starship in a galaxy overrun by aliens. Engage in fast-paced retro arcade combat across 10 worlds, with both campaign and endless modes. Unlock and upgrade a fleet of starships, master unique weapons, and climb the global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Campaign mode with 10 worlds and 100 chapters, Infinite mode with endless escalating waves, Unlockable starships with unique stats, Fluid auto-fire combat with one-thumb controls, Boss battles with multi-phase attack patterns, Offline play for campaign mode, Global leaderboard

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Invaders free?

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

### Is Starbolt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Invaders or Starbolt?

Starbolt is rated higher. Galaxy Invaders averages 4.2 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Starbolt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Invaders or Starbolt have ads?

Both Galaxy Invaders and Starbolt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Invaders or Starbolt?

Galaxy Invaders ships an update every 2 weeks, and Starbolt daily. Most recently, Galaxy Invaders was updated on November 3, 2026 and Starbolt on October 31, 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.*