# Galaxy Pirates vs DANMAKU

The clearest difference is update cadence: DANMAKU at every 2 weeks against Galaxy Pirates's every 6 weeks. Galaxy Pirates's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DANMAKU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Galaxy Pirates against 5.0 for DANMAKU. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Galaxy Pirates ships an update every 6 weeks, DANMAKU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Pirates | DANMAKU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmaku-stellar-force/id6760588371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) | [MIZOU, CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542553141) |

## 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 |


### DANMAKU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmaku-stellar-force/id6760588371)

Engage in intense bullet-hell combat across 8 stages with 16 unique bosses. Choose from 8 different ships, each with distinct flight patterns and abilities. Strategically select weapons, armors, and companions to overcome escalating challenges and improve your pilot level with every run.

**Highlights:** 8 stages with 3 difficulty levels, 16 unique bosses and mid-bosses, 5 distinct weapon types, 4 armor types with trade-offs, 3 companion options, Pilot level progression, Graze and bomb mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Pirates free?

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

### Is DANMAKU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Pirates or DANMAKU?

Galaxy Pirates and DANMAKU are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Galaxy Pirates or DANMAKU have ads?

Both Galaxy Pirates and DANMAKU show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Pirates or DANMAKU?

Galaxy Pirates ships an update every 6 weeks, and DANMAKU every 2 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Pirates was updated on October 24, 2026 and DANMAKU on October 25, 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.*