Comparison

Neon Control vs INKT

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

Head to head
About

Neon Control

Engage in a retro-inspired vertical shooter where you control powerful cannons to dodge enemy waves and unleash devastating weapons. Utilize roguelike mechanics for unique runs, strategize upgrades, and build your arsenal to conquer challenging levels with vibrant visuals and fast-paced action.

Highlights
  • Retro-inspired vertical shooter gameplay
  • Roguelike mechanics for unique runs
  • Weapon upgrades and arsenal building
  • Vibrant neon visuals
  • Pulse-pounding music
  • Fast-paced action
Features
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Take control of powerful cannons in Neon Control, a retro-inspired vertical shooter like no other! Dodge waves of retro invaders, unleash powerful weapons, and strategize your upgrades to dominate every level. With roguelike mechanics, every run is unique—build your arsenal, discover rare abilities, and outsmart relentless foes. Featuring vibrant neon visuals, pulse-pounding music, and fast-paced gameplay, Neon Control combines classic arcade thrills with modern twists. Are you ready to light up the leaderboard and become a legend? Download now and let the neon adventure begin!

About

INKT

Features
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INKT is a hand-drawn action roguelite where movement is your defense and stillness is your attack. Guide your hero with one thumb. Stop to charge and fire, move to dodge, and paint your way through rooms packed with strange enemies, sharp choices, and huge bosses. BUILD A DIFFERENT RUN Choose upgrades after every room. Combine projectiles, damage, speed, protection, and powerful evolutions into a build that changes how every run feels. MASTER FOUR HEROES Unlock four distinct heroes, each with their own weapon, rhythm, upgrade pool, and hand-crafted world. EXPLORE FOUR WORLDS Fight across ink, fire, print, and overgrown paper landscapes. Push through 60 rooms, defeat evolving bosses, and continue into High Score mode. KEEP GROWING Earn ink by playing to improve your heroes and unlock a large collection of visual customizations. NO FORCED ADS INKT never interrupts a run with mandatory advertising. Rewarded ads are always optional. Features: - One-thumb movement and automatic charged attacks - Four heroes with unique combat styles - Four visual worlds with distinct enemies and bosses - Run-defining upgrades and evolutions - Permanent hero progression - Dozens of unlockable cosmetics - Optional premium skins and ink packs - Offline core gameplay How far can you paint?

Screenshots

Neon Control4 screens
INKT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neon Control at none against INKT's 10. Neon Control also leads on 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. INKT sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Neon Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
Neon Control versus INKT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon ControlINKT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB7 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSRG Studios, Corp.Noa De Clercq

In-app purchases

None

Neon Control

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

INKT

One-time10
  • IRON SKIN$2.99
  • JAR OF INK$3.99
  • TIN SLING$3.99
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  • HALO PRISM$3.99
  • KING SLING$3.99
  • GLASS PRISM$3.99
  • KING BLOT$3.99
  • HORNS THORN$3.99
  • STRAW THORN$3.99
  • BARREL OF INK$8.99

Questions

Is Neon Control free?
Neon Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is INKT free?
INKT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Neon Control or INKT have ads?
Both Neon Control and INKT show ads.

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