Comparison

Galaxy Player vs TerraCrest4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Galaxy Player

This media player supports a vast array of video, audio, and image formats. It offers features like Wi-Fi sharing, playback speed control, and privacy protection for your files.

Highlights
  • Extensive format support
  • Wi-Fi sharing
  • Playback speed control
  • File encryption
  • Dark mode
  • Background playback
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Featured features WIFI sharing, devices under the same WIFI can use the WIFI sharing function to scan and play videos without the need for transmission or copying. Supported video formats: Mp4, mkv, avi, flv, f4v, mov, mod, m2v, m4v, mpg, mpe, mpeg, mlv, wmv, wav, webm, rmvb, rm, ra, ram, asf, asx, cpk, dv, dat, divx, dirac, flc, fli, lavf, qt, swf, ts, vob, xvid, 3gp, m2ts, etc. Supported audio formats: MP3, m4a, wav, wma, ogg, aac, amr, alac, ape, aiff, au, cd, cda, cue, caff, dts, flac, pcm, ac3, eac3, etc. Supported image formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, SVG, TIFF, etc. Main functions: 1. Import videos, audio, and photos from a computer or album, and classify and manage videos, audio, and photos; 2. Support operations such as search, move, copy, and rename; 3. Support video, audio, and photo encryption to protect privacy; 4. Online playback of online audio and video; 5. Image viewing; 6. Supports dark mode; 7. Supports multiple languages; 8. Support WI-FI sharing and playback; Video player functions: 1. Lock the playback interface to prevent accidental operation; 2. Double speed playback, supports up to 4 times speed, supports saving playback times; 3. Swipe the screen horizontally to adjust the progress, swipe left to rewind and right to fast forward; 4. Vertical sliding to adjust screen brightness or volume, left sliding to adjust screen brightness, right sliding to adjust volume; 5. Long press screen playback at multiple speeds, customizable long press speed, supports 0.3-4 times speed; 6. Fixed duration fast forward and rewind, customizable fast forward and rewind duration; 7. Screenshot, supports saving to the folder where the album or video is located; 8. Double click on the screen to play or pause; 9. Support skipping the beginning and end of the film; 10. Support seamless playback; 11. Support background playback; 12. Support switching playback order; 13. Support subtitle and track switching;

About

TerraCrest4

Engage in a fast-paced, top-down space shooter with a unique transformation mechanic. Pilot your ship through vertically scrolling stages, battling diverse enemies and powerful bosses. Collect power-ups and master three distinct ship forms to survive and achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • On-screen controls and joystick/gamepad support
  • Three transformable ship forms (jet, robot, combined)
  • Vertically scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay
  • Diverse enemy types and challenging boss encounters
  • Power-up items for temporary enhancements
  • Phoenix transformation for invincibility
Features
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Controls --------- · On Screen, Left Joystick, Right Fire and Undock ships. · Joystick & GamePad Xbox, PS, MFI Compatible. Description ------------ TerrA Crest4 is a classic arcade game that immerses players in a fast-paced, action-packed shoot 'em up experience. Set in the depths of space, players take control of a futuristic spacecraft armed with powerful weaponry. The game is played from a top-down perspective as players navigate their ship through vertically scrolling stages filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft, ground-based turrets, and other hostile entities. What sets TerrA Crest4 apart from other shoot 'em up games of its time is its unique transformation mechanic. Players have the ability to transform their spacecraft into three different forms: a jet, a robot, and a combined mode. Each form has its own advantages and drawbacks, offering players flexibility in adapting to different combat situations. The jet form provides increased speed and maneuverability, allowing players to dodge enemy attacks more easily. The robot form offers enhanced firepower, enabling players to unleash devastating barrages of bullets on their adversaries. The combined mode merges the strengths of both forms, offering a balance between speed and firepower. As players progress through the game, they encounter a diverse array of enemy types, each with their own attack patterns and behaviors. From agile fighter craft to massive boss enemies, TerrA Crest4 constantly challenges players to adapt and strategize to overcome increasingly difficult obstacles. Power-up items occasionally appear throughout the stages, granting players temporary enhancements such as upgraded weapons, shields, and bonus points. The primary goal of TerrA Crest4 is to survive for as long as possible while racking up points by destroying enemy forces. Players must navigate through multiple stages, each culminating in a challenging boss encounter. Successfully defeating these formidable bosses requires quick reflexes, precise aim, and strategic use of power-ups. Overall, TerrA Crest4 offers a thrilling and addictive arcade experience. Its blend of fast-paced action, strategic depth, and innovative gameplay mechanics solidifies its status as a beloved in the shoot 'em up genre. By pressing the second button the player can temporarily detach the currently equipped phases. If the player manages to collect all phases without losing any, the ship temporarily transforms into a flaming Phoenix and becomes invincible for the duration of the transformation. Beware with boss enemy. Good luck and enjoy!!

Screenshots

Galaxy Player4 screens
TerraCrest44 screens

Verdict

The call

Galaxy Player and TerraCrest4 both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Galaxy Player's written reviews are positive against 56% of TerraCrest4's. TerraCrest4's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Galaxy Player costs $2.99 and TerraCrest4 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Galaxy Player against 4.0 for TerraCrest4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Galaxy Player's written reviews are positive against 56% of TerraCrest4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaxy Player ships an update every 3 weeks, TerraCrest4 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Galaxy Player versus TerraCrest4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy PlayerTerraCrest4
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews96.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB5 MB
Age rating4++9
Developer坤 左Ivan Cerra de Castro

Customer experience

Galaxy Player

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%

TerraCrest4

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Galaxy Player

No in-app purchases

None

TerraCrest4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Galaxy Player free?
Galaxy Player costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TerraCrest4 free?
TerraCrest4 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Galaxy Player or TerraCrest4?
Galaxy Player and TerraCrest4 are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Galaxy Player or TerraCrest4 have ads?
Neither Galaxy Player nor TerraCrest4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Galaxy Player or TerraCrest4?
Galaxy Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and TerraCrest4 daily. Most recently, Galaxy Player was updated on October 17, 2026 and TerraCrest4 on October 9, 2026.

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