Starcraft Gems vs Squadaga
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Starcraft Gems
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Real time strategy game with match 3 elements. Match crystals three in a row and earn minerals. Jigsaw puzzle for reaction speed and dexterity. Game for strategic thinking. Create an army that is able to resist the army of the enemy. Consider the characteristics of the units. Upgrade your abilities. Upgrade your equipment. Hire new warriors. Familiar units: mariks, zealots, ghosts, ultralisks, roaches, hydralisks, ears. Create and pump your army and your strategy by making crystals three in a row. The game has a leaderboard โ become the best among your opponents and take your rightful place in the League!
Squadaga
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Defeating enemies is only the beginning. Capture them, recruit them, and fight together! SQUADAGA is a retro pixel shooter built around a unique capture system. โ CAPTURE & SQUAD Collect capture items dropped by defeated enemies to convert them into allies. Allies fight alongside you automatically, and the right combination triggers powerful formation skills. โ 16 SHIPS Fighter, Tank, Speed, Capture โ 16 ships derived from 4 base types. Each has unique stats and an ultimate ability. โ FORMATION SKILLS Pierce Laser, Bullet Storm, Healing Wave, Omega Strike, and more โ 6 formation skills that auto-charge when your squad meets the right conditions. โ ULTIMATE ABILITIES Every 10 waves, gain an ultimate charge to turn the tide. Each ship type unleashes a different devastating ability. โ CHALLENGE & COMPETE - Endless waves and bosses that grow stronger - Global leaderboard - Daily challenges with unique modifiers - 50+ achievements to unlock โ DIVERSE ENEMIES From Beetles, Squids, Moths, and Scarabs to Bombers, Splitters, Teleporters, and Healers. Elite variants and 5 boss types await. โ PROGRESSION Spend coins earned in battle on permanent upgrades. Damage, fire rate, shield duration, magnet range, and more โ 15 upgrades to master. Retro pixel art ร chiptune soundtrack ร strategic capture mechanics. Assemble your squad and launch into space!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Squadaga at 13.0 against Starcraft Gems's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Starcraft Gems | Squadaga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Daily |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Edgar Aibatov | Taehyung Kim |
In-app purchases
Starcraft Gems
No in-app purchases
Squadaga
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Starcraft Gems free?
Is Squadaga free?
Do Starcraft Gems or Squadaga have ads?
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