Comparison

Acecraft vs OpenTyrian 2000

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

Head to head
About

Acecraft

Embark on a cooperative aerial combat adventure, piloting aircraft through mystical islands. Absorb enemy projectiles to power up your weapons and master diverse skills. Explore over 100 stages and challenge bosses in a retro cartoon art style.

Highlights
  • 2-Player Survival Challenge mode
  • Diverse random roguelike skills
  • Absorb pink projectiles to power up
  • Retro cartoon art style
  • Over 100 unique stages
  • Classic co-op mode with communication
Features
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WE FLY TOGETHER! The cooperative Shoot'em Up mobile game ACECRAFT is officially live! Soar through a world suspended high among the clouds as a skilled pilot, commanding your aircraft through mystical islands and engaging in thrilling aerial combat. Wind up! Time to fix the world! There’s also the “2-Player Survival Challenge” mode, waiting for you and your friend to take it on! The first team in the world to clear it will earn generous rewards! Game Features: [Diverse Random Skills – Master the Shoot'em Up Experience] Choose from a wide variety of roguelike skills that provide powerful combat bonuses! Mix and match them to create spectacular bullet combinations and take on the Nightmare Legion! Every challenge offers a fresh new experience with endless combinations to discover! [Absorb Pink Projectiles – Become the Sky Ace] As a skilled pilot, you'll not only dodge countless enemy projectiles but also absorb pink projectiles from dense bullet storms, transforming them into your own combat arsenal. Use your enemies' attacks to enhance your weapons, craft your signature bullet storm, and become the unbeatable sky ace! [Retro Cartoon Art Style – Return to Innocent Childhood] Board the time train and journey back to an era of nostalgia and pure wonder as you explore the vast realm of Cloudia! Engage in intense battles with bosses of all shapes and personalities, discover their weaknesses, defeat them one by one, and claim victory with your own hands! [Diverse Stage Styles – Soar Through Adventure Worlds] Unknown adventures await your exploration! Challenge over 100 different stages, each with unique terrain and stationed enemies. Adapt your combat strategies to each stage's characteristics as you unveil the mysteries of Cloudia through your adventures! [Classic Co-op Mode – Let's Fly Together] Team up with friends for exhilarating co-op battles! Pilot your exclusive aircraft and embark on a wondrous journey together, discovering amazing treasure chests along your combat adventure. Support each other with quick in-game communication and take down bosses with ease!

About

OpenTyrian 2000

Experience a classic vertical scrolling space shooter with five full episodes, hundreds of weapons, and ship upgrades. Navigate asteroid fields, battle bosses, and uncover a rich storyline. Optimized for mobile with touch controls and controller support.

Highlights
  • Five full episodes
  • Hundreds of weapons and upgrades
  • Multiple game modes
  • Rich storyline
  • FM synth soundtrack
  • Controller support
  • iCloud save sync
Features
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OpenTyrian 2000 is a faithful port of the classic DOS game Tyrian 2000, widely regarded as one of the greatest vertical scrolling shooters ever made. FEATURES: - Five full episodes of intense arcade action - Hundreds of weapons, shields, and ship upgrades - Multiple game modes: Full Game, Arcade, and Timed Battle - Rich storyline told through collectible data cubes - Iconic FM synth soundtrack - Apple TV with game controller support - iCloud save sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV - Touch controls optimized for mobile with virtual joystick and direct touch modes, plus game controller support - Configurable action buttons and sensitivity - 11 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean Originally created by Jason Emery and published by Epic MegaGames in 1999, Tyrian 2000 was later released as freeware. OpenTyrian is an open-source port that preserves the original gameplay while adding modern platform support. Navigate through asteroid fields, battle massive bosses, and uncover the conspiracy behind the mineral-rich planet Tyrian. Collect data cubes for lore, upgrade your ship at shops between levels, and discover secret levels and bonus games. Whether you played the original or are discovering it for the first time, OpenTyrian 2000 delivers the definitive classic arcade shooter experience. Privacy URL: https://playtyrian.com/privacy.html Support URL: https://tablefy.eu/feedback/8ee344ef/frostdev/6 Marketing URL: https://playtyrian.com/index.html

Screenshots

Acecraft4 screens
OpenTyrian 20004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Acecraft at Free against OpenTyrian 2000's $0.99. Acecraft also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (32K vs 8). OpenTyrian 2000's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Acecraft is free to download; OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99 up front. Acecraft sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. OpenTyrian 2000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Acecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acecraft has 32K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Acecraft's written reviews are positive against 82% of OpenTyrian 2000's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acecraft ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenTyrian 2000 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Acecraft versus OpenTyrian 2000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcecraftOpenTyrian 2000
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (32K ratings) — better4.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSkystone Games Pte. Ltd.Alvaro Escarcha Esteban

Customer experience

Acecraft

All ratings31,645 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews1,825 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.0%

OpenTyrian 2000

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Acecraft

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Connection lost errors
  • Game not loading past 40%
  • Glitches and crashes on launch

Requested features

2 requests
  • More difficulty options
  • Fix connection and loading issues

OpenTyrian 2000

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Acecraft

One-time10
  • Popular Pack 1$0.99
  • Popular Pack 2$1.99
  • Popular Pack 3$2.99
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  • Popular Pack 4$4.99
  • Monthly Pass 1$4.99
  • Growth Fund 1$7.49
  • Popular Pack 5$9.99
  • Navigator Pass$14.99
  • Growth Fund 2$19.99
  • Popular Pack 7$19.99
None

OpenTyrian 2000

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Acecraft free?
Acecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenTyrian 2000 free?
OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Acecraft or OpenTyrian 2000?
Acecraft is rated higher. Acecraft averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while OpenTyrian 2000 averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Acecraft or OpenTyrian 2000 have ads?
Acecraft shows ads; OpenTyrian 2000 does not.
Which is updated more often, Acecraft or OpenTyrian 2000?
Acecraft ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenTyrian 2000 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Acecraft was updated on November 5, 2026 and OpenTyrian 2000 on October 31, 2026.

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