Comparison

Ugh! vs Falcon Squad

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

Head to head
About

Ugh!

A brave caveman battles invading aliens with advanced weaponry. Run through alien worlds, using vaporizers and defenses to fight off intergalactic enemies. Experience fast-paced action with fantastic graphics and stereo audio.

Highlights
  • Battle intergalactic enemies
  • Unleash alien vaporizers
  • Use weapons and defenses
  • Warp to new worlds
  • Fast-paced action
  • Fantastic graphics
Features
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From the maker of six #1 ranked games on iPhones and iPads! ____________________________________________________ Aliens have arrived. They are destroying everything. A caveman stands in their way. The brave Ugh! Ugh! has already seized an alien weapon. Help Ugh! -Battle intergalactic enemies -Unleash vaporizers -Use weapons and defenses -Warp to new worlds Fast-paced, thrilling, action, running game. In stereo audio. With fantastic graphics. Ugh! the cave man is completely free and you can play all the way though without spending anything. If you choose, you can buy in-game items to accelerate your progress.

About

Falcon Squad

Engage in thrilling arcade space combat, defending the galaxy from alien invaders. Experience retro-style shoot 'em up action with modern mechanics, customizable ships, and real-time multiplayer battles. Team up with others or compete globally to save the universe.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade shooting gameplay
  • Pixel graphics with retro effects
  • Upgradeable ships and customizable gear
  • Real-time PvP, 2v2, and Tournament modes
  • Clans and team play
  • Epic boss battles
  • Dozens of levels with diverse challenges
Features
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Experience intense vertical shoot 'em up action, challenging bullet hell combat, and classic arcade gameplay. Whether you're a fan of retro shooters, modern SHMUPs, or fast-paced space combat games, Falcon Squad delivers nonstop action, strategic gameplay, and endless challenges. CLASSIC ARCADE ACTION Take control of powerful starfighters and battle endless waves of alien invaders. Dodge enemy fire, collect upgrades, and master skill-based combat in one of the most exciting arcade shooters. EPIC BOSS BATTLES Face massive alien bosses, survive deadly bullet patterns, and test your reflexes in thrilling battles designed for true arcade shooter fans. RETRO STYLE, MODERN EXPERIENCE Enjoy pixel-inspired graphics combined with smooth controls and explosive visual effects. Experience the nostalgia of classic shoot 'em ups with modern gameplay mechanics. REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER BATTLES Challenge players worldwide in exciting PvP, 2v2, and Tournament modes. Compete for glory, climb the leaderboards, and prove your skills in intense space combat. BUILD YOUR ULTIMATE FLEET Unlock and upgrade powerful aircraft, weapons, drones, and equipment. Experiment with different builds and discover strategies that fit your playstyle. JOIN FORCES WITH OTHER PILOTS Create or join a Clan, battle alongside teammates, defeat powerful enemies, and earn exclusive rewards through cooperative gameplay and special events. FEATURES: - Classic vertical shoot 'em up gameplay - Intense bullet hell battles and epic boss fights - Fast-paced arcade action with skill-based combat - Pixel-inspired graphics and explosive visual effects - PvP, 2v2, Tournament, and Squad game modes - Hundreds of aircraft, weapons, drones, and upgrades - Daily missions, special events, and competitive challenges Jump into the fight, command your squad, and become the ultimate pilot. **Terms of Use:** https://sites.google.com/view/onesoft/terms-and-condition **Privacy Policy:** https://sites.google.com/view/onesoftgames/ **Contact Support:** Email: support@falconsquad.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacewargame/ Falcon Squad Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GalaxyShooterFalconSquad/

Screenshots

Ugh!4 screens
Falcon Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ugh! and Falcon Squad both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Ugh!'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Falcon Squad's. Ugh! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Falcon Squad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 68). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ugh! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Falcon Squad sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ugh! against 4.6 for Falcon Squad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Falcon Squad has 25K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Ugh!'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Falcon Squad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ugh! ships an update every 21 months, Falcon Squad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ugh! versus Falcon Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUgh!Falcon Squad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (68 ratings) — better4.6 (25K ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better40.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6825K — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB400 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSkyworks Interactive Corp.FALCON GAMES

Customer experience

Ugh!

All ratings67 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.8%

Falcon Squad

All ratings24,904 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews453 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative47.7%

User reviews

Ugh!

From 68 App Store ratings

What we love

  • addictive Highly addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable
  • 🎮 Great challenge
  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 💡 Upgradable weapons and powers

Room to improve

  • 😥 Dies too easily
  • 💰 In-app purchase issues
  • ❓ Unclear objectives
  • 🔄 Progress loss on upgrade
  • 💸 Perceived as a scam

Falcon Squad

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to play
  • 🎨 Retro 8-bit graphics
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎉 Fun and challenging

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency on upgrade costs
  • 🔁 Repetitive ads and limited rewards
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with ads and purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money

Bugs and requests

Ugh!

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • In-app purchases not received
  • Purchased items not unlocking
  • Loss of purchased items on upgrade
  • Mission objectives impossible to achieve
  • Upgrade not making bullets more powerful
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  • Glitch preventing level up

Requested features

5 requests
  • Update other games
  • Save game progress
  • Clarify egg colors
  • Fix mission bugs
  • Make main screen buttons work on iPad

Falcon Squad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not providing promised rewards
  • Purchases not registering or items not received
  • Progression reset or ships/upgrades disappearing
  • Crashes and freezes, especially after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to earn more in-game currency through gameplay
  • Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee for ad-free experience
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • More diverse ship and drone unlocks without paywalls

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ugh!

One-time10
  • Pile of Eggs$0.99
  • Bunch of Eggs$4.99
  • Fistful of Hearts$4.99
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  • Double Eggs$4.99
  • Cave of Eggs$9.99
  • Field of Eggs$19.99
  • Sack of Hearts$19.99
  • Mountain of Eggs$49.99
  • Chest of Hearts$49.99
  • Island of Eggs$99.99
11 purchases

Falcon Squad

Subscriptions1
  • Royalty Membership$2.997 Days
One-time10
  • Lucky Wheel Tickets$1.99
  • Starter$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
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  • Young Pilot$4.99
  • Pack 10$$9.99
  • Premium Pack$9.99
  • Captain$9.99
  • Pack 20$$19.99
  • Giant Card Pack$19.99
  • Challenger$19.99

Questions

Is Ugh! free?
Ugh! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Falcon Squad free?
Falcon Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ugh! or Falcon Squad?
Ugh! is rated higher. Ugh! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Falcon Squad averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.
Do Ugh! or Falcon Squad have ads?
Falcon Squad shows ads; Ugh! does not.
Which is updated more often, Ugh! or Falcon Squad?
Ugh! ships an update every 21 months, and Falcon Squad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ugh! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Falcon Squad on October 28, 2026.

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