BlinkBT vs Classic Maelstrom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlinkBT
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BlinkBT - The Ultimate Bluetooth Gaming Experience Transform any gathering into an exciting gaming session with BlinkBT! No WiFi, no internet required - just pure Bluetooth-powered multiplayer fun with friends nearby.
Classic Maelstrom
Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.
- Fast-action gameplay
- Classic pixel graphics
- Original sounds
- Cooperative multiplayer
- Competitive multiplayer
- Mobile touch controls
- Game controller support
- Kid Mode
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Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds. In addition to being a faithful reproduction of the original game, this version adds game controller support, mobile touch controls, and both cooperative and competitive multiplayer action. Features: Kid Mode Clicking the "kid mode" icon next to the play button will enable an easier play mode which will add the retro-thruster prize and automatically shield you as long as shields are available - but beware the Shenobi ships! Their shots will not trigger the automatic defensive systems. Achievements and high scores are not available while in this mode. Multiplayer You can host or join a multiplayer game from the main menu. Up to three players can play at once, and they can be any combination of other players on the local network, and connected controllers. Easter Eggs The classic easter eggs from the original game are all there, and it's up to you to find them...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Classic Maelstrom at every 2 days against BlinkBT's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BlinkBT ships an update every 5 days, Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlinkBT | Classic Maelstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Krankus | Sam Lantinga |
In-app purchases
BlinkBT
No in-app purchases
Classic Maelstrom
No in-app purchases









