# Galaxy Pirates vs Starpath Frontier

The clearest difference is price: Galaxy Pirates at Free against Starpath Frontier's $1.99. Starpath Frontier's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Galaxy Pirates is free to download; Starpath Frontier costs $1.99 up front. Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Starpath Frontier sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galaxy Pirates ships an update every 6 weeks, Starpath Frontier every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Pirates | Starpath Frontier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) | [Denys Pushkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800527474) |

## 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 |


### Starpath Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starpath-frontier/id6742908557)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Galactic Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Cruiser Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Fortune | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Explorer Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Meteor Shower | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starfury Cruiser | $4.99 | one-time |
| Astral Fleet Special | $9.99 | one-time |
| Voidhawk | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starfury Cruiser | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Pirates free?

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

### Is Starpath Frontier free?

Starpath Frontier costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Galaxy Pirates or Starpath Frontier have ads?

Both Galaxy Pirates and Starpath Frontier show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Pirates or Starpath Frontier?

Galaxy Pirates ships an update every 6 weeks, and Starpath Frontier every 2 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Pirates was updated on November 4, 2026 and Starpath Frontier on November 8, 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.*
