# GalaxyTD vs Strayward

The clearest difference is ads: Strayward at none against GalaxyTD's shown. Strayward also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). GalaxyTD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GalaxyTD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Strayward sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GalaxyTD ships an update every 3 weeks, Strayward every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GalaxyTD | Strayward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 393 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THI NGOC QUYNH TRAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058520563) | [Yiu Tung LAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751955740) |

## What reviewers say

### GalaxyTD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxytd-endless-battle/id6746067679)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Star Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Star Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goal Vip Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Star Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stellar Commander Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Emperor's Vault | $49.99 | one-time |
| Nebula Defense Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


### Strayward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strayward/id6804200870)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GalaxyTD free?

GalaxyTD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Strayward free?

Strayward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GalaxyTD or Strayward have ads?

GalaxyTD shows ads; Strayward does not.

### Which is updated more often, GalaxyTD or Strayward?

GalaxyTD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Strayward every 5 days. Most recently, GalaxyTD was updated on October 28, 2026 and Strayward on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*