Space Heroes vs Retro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Heroes
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Take the pilot seat and clear the galaxy, one level at a time. Space Heroes is a classic arcade space shooter built for one-handed play. Drag to fly, dodge incoming fire, and wipe out every wave to move on. No account, no sign-up, no waiting. 80 LEVELS, 16 WORLDS, 4 GALAXIES Every level is designed, not generated. Enemy waves change formation and speed as you progress, so level 30 asks something different from you than level 5. UNIVERSE MAP See your progress on the map, replay completed levels, and unlock the worlds ahead. BOSS FIGHTS Every fifth level closes a world with a boss that fights in two phases. Drop it below half health and it changes its attack pattern, including a sweeping beam you have to read and outrun. UPGRADE YOUR SHIP Spend the coins you earn on four permanent upgrade lines: - Fire Rate — shoot faster - Damage — hit harder - Shield — start every run protected - Magnet — pull in coins from farther away Upgrades are permanent. They carry over into every level you play. THREE SHIPS Unlock two extra ships with the coins you earn in game. The second ship adds bullet damage; the third adds an extra shot and a damage bonus. POWER-UPS MID-FIGHT Collect weapon boxes to change your firing pattern, or shields to absorb hits. The Box Filter upgrade prevents boxes from lowering your current weapon tier. ONE MORE CHANCE Shot down close to the end? Revive once for free — and once more by watching a short ad, if you want to. PLAYS ANYWHERE The game keeps no server and needs no connection to run. Play on a plane, on the metro, or with your data off. Your progress is stored on your device. FAIR BY DESIGN - No account and no sign-up - No energy bars, no timers, no waiting to play - Nothing in the store is required to finish the game - Remove Ads is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. It removes automatic ads; optional rewarded ads remain available. Made in Istanbul by Mobixo AI. Privacy policy: https://mobixo.ai/legal/space-heroes-privacy Questions and feedback: support@mobixo.ai
Retro
Engage in an arcade-style space shooter with waves of enemies and challenging bosses. Unlock upgrades and master multiple unique ships with stunning pixel art and fast-paced gameplay. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.
- Arcade-style space shooter
- Battle waves of enemies
- Face epic bosses
- Unlock powerful upgrades
- Stunning pixel art
- Multiple unique ships
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Take command of your spaceship in this thrilling arcade-style space shooter! Battle waves of enemies, face epic bosses, and unlock powerful upgrades. Featuring stunning pixel art, fast-paced gameplay, and multiple unique ships to master, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of retro arcade games, it’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Can you dominate the galaxy and become the ultimate pilot? Download now and find out!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro at none against Space Heroes's 4. Retro also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Space Heroes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Retro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Space Heroes ships an update every 3 days, Retro daily. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Space Heroes | Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alaattin Bedir | Batuhan Yildirim |
In-app purchases
Space Heroes
- 1500 Coins$0.99
- 500 Coins$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
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- 5000 Coins$2.99
Retro
No in-app purchases





