Comparison

Super Nova Strike vs Retro Galactic Siege

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

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About

Super Nova Strike

Features
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Take control of your powerful spaceship, eliminate alien invaders, dodge deadly enemy fire, and defeat gigantic bosses in thrilling intergalactic battles! Features that will Blow Your Mind Classic Arcade Shooter: A modern twist on the retro space shooter experience. Powerful Spaceships: Unlock and upgrade your spaceships with unique abilities! Epic Boss Battles: Face colossal alien bosses at the end of each wave! Stunning Graphics: Enjoy breathtaking visuals and immersive space backgrounds. Multiple Modes: Play Classic or Free Play - endless fun for every player! Collect Power-ups: Upgrade your weapons, shields, and firepower! Challenge the Galaxy: Compete for the highest score and save the universe! Why Play Super Nova Strike? Easy to play, hard to master Endless waves of enemies for non-stop action Intuitive controls For fans of retro shooters and bullet-hell games Get ready for the ultimate space adventure! Download Super Nova Strike now and take on the invaders before it's too late! Join the battle & save the galaxy today!

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Retro Galactic Siege

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THE GALAXY IS UNDER SIEGE. ONLY YOU CAN STOP THEM. Galactic Siege is a pulse-pounding arcade shooter that reinvents the classic invader formula with 12 unique galaxies, 5 epic bosses, 11 power-ups, and cinematic boss intros. Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. BASE GAME FREE 12 GALAXIES Each with its own visual identity: nebula patterns, star colors, and atmospheric lighting. From the warm blues of the Milky Way to the pulsing magentas of Omega Centauri. 3 LEGENDARY BOSSES - The Guardian A swept-wing interceptor with twin cannons and a glowing cockpit visor. - Void Emperor A claw-shaped destroyer with dual reactor eyes and blade-wing extensions. - Omega Mothership The Starcrusher Class. 8 thruster engines, 4 animated launch bays, and twin weapon pylons. The most imposing boss in the known universe. 8 POWER-UPS Scatter Shot, Plasma Laser, H-Bomb, Rapid Fire, Force Shield (blocks 3 hits), Black Hole, Time Slow, and Extra Life. Each with unique visuals and sound effects. COMBO SYSTEM Chain kills for bonus points. 5+ kills triggers a multiplier. REVIVE SYSTEM When you fall, a 9-second countdown lets you revive and continue exactly where you were with a triple shield activated. TOUCH OPTIMIZED Precision controls built for iPhone. No drift, no stuck buttons. DARK DIMENSION EXPANSION 6 NEW GALAXIES Enter the void. Black and violet galaxies with animated dark tendrils and corrupted enemy designs. 3 NEW POWER-UPS - OVERDRIVE Double speed for 20 seconds. - NUKE One button. Every enemy on screen: gone. - CLONE Deploy two ghost ships that follow and fire alongside you. VOID STALKER BOSS A cloaking predator with a pulsing eye cluster, dark energy tendrils, and a side-mounted void cannon. COMMANDER PASS All current and future expansions. One-time purchase. No subscriptions, ever. NO DARK PATTERNS No energy timers. No forced ads. No pay-to-win. The base game is complete and fully enjoyable on its own. Ready to siege the galaxy, Commander?

Screenshots

Super Nova Strike4 screens
Retro Galactic Siege3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super Nova Strike at none against Retro Galactic Siege's 5. Super Nova Strike also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Retro Galactic Siege sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Super Nova Strike asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Super Nova Strike versus Retro Galactic Siege: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper Nova StrikeRetro Galactic Siege
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size92 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBorgMobileABRAHAM SEGOVIANO

In-app purchases

None

Super Nova Strike

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Retro Galactic Siege

One-time5
  • Warhawk Ship$0.99
  • Xeno Drone ship$0.99
  • Neon Blade Ship$0.99
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  • Phantom Ship$0.99
  • Dark Dimension Expansion$1.99

Questions

Is Super Nova Strike free?
Super Nova Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Galactic Siege free?
Retro Galactic Siege is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Super Nova Strike or Retro Galactic Siege have ads?
Neither Super Nova Strike nor Retro Galactic Siege shows ads.

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