Comparison

BlinkBT vs Classic Maelstrom

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

Head to head
About

BlinkBT

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Fast-action gameplay
  • Classic pixel graphics
  • Original sounds
  • Cooperative multiplayer
  • Competitive multiplayer
  • Mobile touch controls
  • Game controller support
  • Kid Mode
Features
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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...

Screenshots

BlinkBT4 screens
Classic Maelstrom4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BlinkBT versus Classic Maelstrom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlinkBTClassic Maelstrom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman KrankusSam Lantinga

In-app purchases

None

BlinkBT

No in-app purchases

None

Classic Maelstrom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlinkBT free?
BlinkBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic Maelstrom free?
Classic Maelstrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlinkBT or Classic Maelstrom have ads?
Neither BlinkBT nor Classic Maelstrom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlinkBT or Classic Maelstrom?
BlinkBT ships an update every 5 days, and Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. Most recently, BlinkBT was updated on October 30, 2026 and Classic Maelstrom on October 31, 2026.

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