SquadBlast vs Galaxy Swirl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SquadBlast
Engage in fast-paced, team-based multiplayer battles in this side-scrolling shooter. Master unique heroes and a vast arsenal of weapons, utilizing advanced movement mechanics to outmaneuver opponents in various game modes. Experience smooth gameplay with rollback netcode.
- Class-based hero combat
- FPS-style movement mechanics
- Multiple multiplayer modes
- Extensive weapon variety
- Custom match options
- Rollback netcode for smooth gameplay
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The year is 2042 and the state of the planet has been in decline: bankrupt governments and ruthless dictators are plentiful, while selfish corporations rule the world. Injustice against the powerless population is rampant. But there is hope. Armed gangs organized by a shadowy organization are intent on battling the oppressive evil. SquadBlast is a multiplayer side-scrolling shooter. Its team-based battles are an innovative take on a shooter that you have to experience — meticulously balanced for fairness and incredibly easy to pick up and play. In SquadBlast, every bullet matters. You'll need to adapt diverse lines of attack to claim victory in a variety of modes. DEEP CLASS-BASED COMBAT Choose from a roster of heroes, each with their own abilities, to turn the tide of battle in your team’s favor. You’re sure to find a favorite, but you’ll have to master them all – and even swap heroes mid-battle – to shut down your opponents’ dreams of victory! AN FPS IN DISGUISE Bring all your skills from your favorite FPS. Swap to your secondary after unloading with your main. Equip your melee weapon to run unburdened. Rocketjump for a greater vertical leap. Slide down ramps, bunny hop, vault over projectiles and more. MEATY MULTIPLAYER Jump into battle to master each essential multiplayer mode, from TDM to Capture the Point to Payload. Better yet, pick a custom match to choose the map, mode, and rules that suit you best. Always expect a smooth experience since all the action is synced with perfect rollback netcode. Lead your squad to striking locations across the troubled world of 2042. GUNS GALORE One thing's for sure – there are tons of guns in SquadBlast, from assault rifles to rocket launchers to experimental supa weapons. Get your hands on each one and get a feel for the play style that maximizes its effectiveness. SUPER COMFY CONTROLS Pick up and play! All the controls are right where you'd expect them to be whether you're playing with a controller or mouse and keyboard. “Intoxicating for shooter fans.” – Dexerto “SquadBlast just feels good to play” – Push Square “The gunplay is tight and the movement is quick and easy to grasp.” – The Gamer “It really is quite brilliant.” – VG247 Works with: iPhone XS, 11, 11Pro, 12, 12Pro, 13, 13Pro, 14, 14Pro, 15, 15Pro; iPad Mini 6; iPad 10, iPad Air 4; iPadPro SquadBlast does not support: iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8Plus, X; XR; iPad Air, 2, 3, Mini 2, 3, 4, 5; iPod Touch
Galaxy Swirl
Pilot a spaceship through a hexagonal space environment, dodging obstacles and shooting enemies. Enjoy procedurally generated levels, various game modes, and ship customization. Compete globally with power-ups and leaderboards.
- Infinite hexagonal runner
- Spaceship combat and dodging
- Procedurally generated levels
- Multiple game modes
- Ship customization and upgrades
- Power-ups and leaderboards
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Galaxy Swirl: Hexa Endless Run is an adrenaline-fueled sci-fi infinite runner set in the vastness of outer space! Navigate your spaceship around a mesmerizing sphere made of hexagonal pillars, all while an electrifying electronic soundtrack pumps through your speakers. Master the art of dodging treacherous obstacles like lasers, orbital beams, and relentless turrets while showcasing your precision shooting skills to annihilate hostile forces and crush the threat of oncoming robot snakes. Experience the thrill of procedural generation, ensuring that every playthrough is a fresh and exhilarating challenge. Conquer five stages of increasing difficulty, each pushing your skills to the limit. Customize your spaceship to match your style and enhance your gameplay with various ship stats, including acceleration, max speed, handling, size, luck, and lives. Unleash intense power-ups to dominate the leaderboards and achieve the highest score. Soar into orbit for a coin-collecting frenzy, activate protective shields, or regain lost health. Experience Galaxy Swirl in many ways with game modes like Robot Snake, which is the classic snake game but in the Galaxy Swirl universe, you can also try the Hardcore mode that will test your skills, one mistake and it's game over. Share your achievements and compete against players worldwide! With Galaxy Swirl, the faster you go, the higher you score. Immerse yourself in this action-packed adventure and see how far you can navigate through the cosmic chaos. Ready for a space odyssey like no other? Download now and unleash your spaceship's full potential!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Swirl at 4.5 against SquadBlast's 4.0. Galaxy Swirl also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and 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
Both are free to download. SquadBlast sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Swirl sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Galaxy Swirl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SquadBlast's written reviews are positive against 100% of Galaxy Swirl's.
SquadBlast ships an update monthly, Galaxy Swirl every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquadBlast | Galaxy Swirl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (27 ratings) | 4.5 (60 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 60 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 284 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ULTRAHORSE | Ricardo Mendonca |
Customer experience
SquadBlast
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In-app purchases
SquadBlast
- New Recruit Kit Special$0.29
- Bug Out Kit$0.99
- FrostyFest Keycard$0.99
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- 1 Weapon Access Card$1.99
- Snowman Rush$2.99
- Hallow Squad$4.99
- Handful of BitChips$4.99
- New Recruit Kit$4.99
- 3 Weapon Access Cards$5.99
- Holiday Spirit$6.99
- Drop of BitChips$9.99
- Summer Skipper$14.99
- Last Bell$14.99
- Arsenal Starter Kit$19.99
- Defender Kit$29.99
- Founder's Pack$59.99
Galaxy Swirl
- 700 Coins$0.99
- Starter Bundle$0.99
- 4000 Coins$4.99
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- Unlimited Double Coins$4.99
- Bulletstorm Bundle$4.99
- 55 Gems$9.99
- 9000 Coins$9.99
- 125 Gems$19.99
- 20000 Coins$19.99
- 55000 Coins$49.99
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