# Galaxy Pirates vs Fox Fire

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Pirates at 5.0 against Fox Fire's 4.4. Galaxy Pirates also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Fox Fire's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fox Fire sells 6 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fox Fire has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Galaxy Pirates ships an update every 6 weeks, Fox Fire every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Pirates | Fox Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews)** | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-fire/id6736384225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) | [Tomas Hakel](https://appshunter.io/developer/537026235) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Fox Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-fire/id6736384225)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Silver Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gold Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Silver Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Gold + 1000 Silver Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bake the Cake | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Pirates free?

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

### Is Fox Fire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Pirates or Fox Fire?

Galaxy Pirates is rated higher. Galaxy Pirates averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Fox Fire averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Pirates or Fox Fire have ads?

Both Galaxy Pirates and Fox Fire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Pirates or Fox Fire?

Galaxy Pirates ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fox Fire every 5 days. Most recently, Galaxy Pirates was updated on June 4, 2026 and Fox Fire on September 20, 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.*