Comparison

Survival Shmup vs Fox Fire

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

Head to head
About

Survival Shmup

Features
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Survival In this game, your objective is to guide a spacecraft, taking on the challenge of shooting down adversaries and skillfully evading their attacks to ensure your survival. Along the way, you'll engage in three intense battles to showcase your abilities. Utilize an array of weaponry, including lasers, bombs, and jumping platforms, to eliminate your opponents. Key Features: - 45 unique levels to conquer - Simple and intuitive one-touch controls - Abundance of power-ups for your advantage Prepare for an exhilarating experience!

About

Fox Fire

Experience a challenging vertical shooter with intricate bullet patterns and powerful bosses. Help a fox investigate missing apples through story, boss rush, and practice modes. Enjoy online multiplayer with friends.

Highlights
  • Vertical shooter gameplay
  • Intricate bullet patterns
  • Boss battles
  • Story mode
  • Boss rush mode
  • Practice mode
  • Online multiplayer
Features
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Fox Fire is a classical vertical shooter in the style of Japanese arcade games. It follows the adventures of Konko the fox shrine maiden and her friends in her magical world. Gameplay: * Story Mode: Several different stories to play! * Practise Mode: Play cleared stages, battle bosses again, or conquer challenges! * Clear Daily Missions and collect shiny rewards! * Buy cute appurtenances and nonessentials in the Accessory Boutique! Game Features: * More playable characters, each with multiple unique attacks and specials! * Difficulty options for all skill levels, including yours! Be grateful. * Adjust speed, touch sensitivity, and we even pander to the left handed! * Listen to the soundtrack in the Music Room (but don't touch the musicians!) * No internet connection needed! * High Scores and Leaderboards!

Screenshots

Survival Shmup4 screens
Fox Fire3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fox Fire at every 4 days against Survival Shmup's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Survival Shmup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fox Fire sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Survival Shmup ships an update every 4 months, Fox Fire every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Survival Shmup versus Fox Fire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurvival ShmupFox Fire
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB236 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperClaudio Souza MattosTomas Hakel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Survival Shmup

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
6 purchases

Fox Fire

One-time6
  • 2 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 500 Silver Coins$1.99
  • Bake the Cake$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 20 Gold Coins$2.99
  • A Cloudy Day$3.99
  • 40 Gold + 1000 Silver Coins$3.99

Questions

Is Survival Shmup free?
Survival Shmup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fox Fire free?
Fox Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Survival Shmup or Fox Fire have ads?
Both Survival Shmup and Fox Fire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Survival Shmup or Fox Fire?
Survival Shmup ships an update every 4 months, and Fox Fire every 4 days. Most recently, Survival Shmup was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fox Fire on October 30, 2026.

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