Comparison

Phantom Point Lighthouse vs Aerial Raider

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

Head to head
About

Phantom Point Lighthouse

Guide ghost ships away from shore by switching lighthouse beams to match their colors. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your lighthouse with fortifications and new abilities. Enjoy multiple game modes, including an endless option for continuous play.

Highlights
  • Color-coded beam matching
  • Lighthouse upgrades
  • Fortification additions
  • 14 levels with boss battles
  • Endless mode
  • Upgradable abilities
Features
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It's yer first day on the job as a new lighthouse keeper at Phantom Point, and just yer luck... the ocean is haunted by ghost ships. Should've read the job description closer. Switch between lighthouse windows to blast the right colored beams at the color-coded ghost ships and keep the mainland safe. Maybe even earn a few doubloons for yer trouble to upgrade your lighthouse, or add fortifications like turrets, shields and more — lord knows yer hourly rate (free) as a lighthouse keeper ain't cuttin it. Ye get: 14 levels, including boss battles An endless mode for nonstop play 5 upgradable moves to use Batten down the hatches with 3 fortification upgrades Hope you have fun playing this silly game, and who knows, if enough people like it, maybe I'll just go ahead and haunt your screen with more levels and features. Thank you, you are the light of MY life.

About

Aerial Raider

Engage in thrilling vertical space combat with a powerful spaceship. Master tilt or joystick controls to blast alien ships, dodge asteroids, and survive intense battles. Explore a unique playable arcade menu with unlockable secrets and mini-games.

Highlights
  • Vertical scrolling space shooter
  • Tilt or digital joystick controls
  • Playable arcade menu with mini-games
  • Power-ups and spaceship upgrades
  • Leaderboard support
  • Unlockable ships and gear
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Dive into the chaos of the cosmos with Aerial Raider, a thrilling space shooter inspired by classic arcade games and powered by modern gameplay. Take flight in your powerful spaceship, maneuver through asteroid fields, battle alien ships, and survive deep in outer space as you chase the ultimate high score. With its vertical-scrolling action and tilt-based controls, Aerial Raider brings the pulse-pounding thrill of top-down shooters right to your fingertips. Tilt, Tap, and Blast Aerial Raider defaults to tilt controls, making full use of your device’s motion sensors for immersive gameplay. Glide through meteor storms and enemy waves just by moving your phone. Do you prefer something more traditional? Switch to the digital joystick and enjoy a tactical shooter experience with arcade precision. It’s fast, intuitive, and deeply satisfying. Whether you're a SkyForce veteran or a newcomer to vertical games, Aerial Raider gives you responsive, arcade-style controls that adapt to your play style. Survive the Space War – Score High or Get Destroyed Enter the space war as a lone pilot with one goal: survive and skyrocket your score! Blast enemy ships, dodge incoming fire, and pick up power-ups to upgrade your spaceship mid-battle. As you progress through this space survival challenge, you'll encounter monster galaxy bosses, asteroid belts, and swarms of drones. Playable Arcade Menu – Not Just a Menu, a Game Aerial Raider takes retro inspiration to the next level with a fully playable arcade menu! Navigate through a vibrant space sandbox arcade room filled with interactive elements, unlock secrets, and launch mini-games using glowing arcade buttons. Think of it as your Galaxy Play station—interactive, engaging, and packed with surprises. Strategy Mini-Games – Expand Beyond Shooting Key Features High-octane space shooter gameplay with vertical scrolling Classic rocket games vibe with spaceship battles and tilt or joystick options space war where you fight for survival and leaderboard dominance 4 unique experiences: main game + 3 strategy games inside the arcade Immersive space sandbox environment with a playable arcade menu Designed for fans of SkyVector, Spire Blast, and classic arcade games Game Center support for scores, achievements, and leaderboards Unlock special ships and gear with high scores and hidden challenges For Fans Of: Space games, ariel rider, spaceship games, and epic space survival missions Wuthering Waves, Star Wars Hunters, and epic sci-fi action Top-down shooters, offline shooters, and plane fighter games Planet Destroyer arcade challenges and classic bombastic gameplay Ships and rockets, tactical space battles, and galaxy domination Download Aerial Raider now and begin your journey through the stars. Master the art of battle, lead your fleet to victory, and carve your name into the cosmos!Behind the arcade hub lie three additional games, each one a strategy-style experience built to challenge your brain as much as your reflexes.

Screenshots

Phantom Point Lighthouse4 screens
Aerial Raider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phantom Point Lighthouse at none against Aerial Raider's 3. Phantom Point Lighthouse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Aerial Raider's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating 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. Aerial Raider sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Phantom Point Lighthouse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Phantom Point Lighthouse against 5.0 for Aerial Raider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aerial Raider has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phantom Point Lighthouse versus Aerial Raider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhantom Point LighthouseAerial Raider
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB1.9 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAndrew KneisHappy Bastards Studios LLC

Customer experience

Phantom Point Lighthouse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Aerial Raider

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Phantom Point Lighthouse

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aerial Raider

One-time3
  • Small Crystal Pack$1.99
  • Medium Crystal Pack$4.99
  • Big Crystal Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Phantom Point Lighthouse free?
Phantom Point Lighthouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aerial Raider free?
Aerial Raider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phantom Point Lighthouse or Aerial Raider?
Phantom Point Lighthouse and Aerial Raider are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 11 ratings respectively.
Do Phantom Point Lighthouse or Aerial Raider have ads?
Aerial Raider shows ads; Phantom Point Lighthouse does not.

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