Comparison

Monster Hunter vs NOVA STRIKER

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

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Monster Hunter

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Fight alien waves, dodge laser fire, and challenge giant bosses in Monster Hunter: Galaxy Shooter, a 3D space action adventure you can play easy. Alien lord Zarnok has kidnapped Mito. Take command of your spaceship, cross hostile planets, and fight your way toward a rescue. Each battle calls for quick movement, precise shooting, and the right upgrades. SPACE COMBAT Weave through enemy fire and strike back at alien ships and mechanical war machines. Keep moving as waves of enemies close in and turn narrow escapes into powerful counterattacks. WEAPONS AND UPGRADES Blast enemies with lasers and plasma cannons. Send homing missiles and rockets toward armored targets. Upgrade your ship's shields and armor, then choose the equipment that suits your combat style. GIANT BOSS BATTLES Face towering monsters and alien commanders. Read their attacks, find openings, and test your reflexes in battles that demand more than firepower. FOUR HOSTILE WORLDS • Lava: navigate volcanic terrain and fiery dangers. • Desert: battle across harsh sands and face hidden threats. • Frozen: survive icy landscapes and frost monsters. • Dark: enter shadowy territory and confront Zarnok's forces. AN OFFLINE SCI-FI ADVENTURE Enjoy responsive controls, explosive effects, and a rescue mission across alien worlds without an internet connection. Launch your mission, defeat Zarnok, and bring Mito home!

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NOVA STRIKER

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A retro '90s-style vertical bullet-hell shooter you can play with one finger — free, and fully playable offline. Weave through walls of bullets across 3 stages and massive boss battles. Skim past enemy fire to "graze" for score and bomb gauge, and turn the tables with screen-clearing bombs. Clear everything, and a hidden true battle awaits. ◆ Features - Intuitive controls: drag to move, auto-fire, double-tap to bomb — one-handed play - Graze system: near-misses are the path to high scores - 3 stages + more: unique midbosses, bosses, and a hidden final boss - Achievements & rankings: 14 achievements and global rankings (with per-language boards) - Difficulty options: EASY / NORMAL / HARD - 17 languages supported, works offline ◆ How to Play 1. Drag to move (your ship fires automatically) 2. Double-tap to trigger a bomb (clears enemy bullets) 3. Graze enemy bullets for bonus score 4. Watch a short video to revive after game over and push on for the clear Note: This game contains flashing lights. Player discretion is advised for those with photosensitivity. ◆ Made for players who enjoy - A retro arcade shooter, pixel art, neon lights, and a tense trip through space - A quick game during a break, or a longer high-score and score-attack session at home - Learning to dodge patterns with one hand in portrait mode instead of aiming every shot - Starting on EASY, settling into NORMAL, then taking on the hardcore density of HARD ◆ A score run with choices NOVA STRIKER is a danmaku-style shmup where reading a pattern matters as much as reflexes. Your ship fires on its own, leaving you free to steer through the gaps. A close dodge earns graze and fills the bomb gauge, so a daring line can be worth more than a safe one. Spend a bomb to clear a crowded screen, or save it for a boss phase: each run is a chance to refine that decision. ◆ Reasons to return The three stages are built around distinct enemy waves, midbosses, and boss battles, culminating in the hidden final boss. Choose the pace that suits you: EASY introduces the flow, NORMAL rewards consistency, and HARD asks for careful routing through thicker bullet patterns. Chase all 14 achievements, improve your high-score, and compare results on global leaderboards with separate boards by language. ◆ Play on your terms This is a free single-player action game for portrait smartphones, designed for a few spare minutes or repeated practice. It works offline, so a connection is not required to fly and dodge. A rewarded video is offered only when you choose to revive after game over; there are no forced ads interrupting play. With drag movement, auto-fire, and a double-tap bomb, it stays focused on the arcade rhythm. Price: Free to play, with one optional one-time purchase (rewarded ads only — no forced ads) Supports: Smartphones (portrait)

Screenshots

Monster Hunter4 screens
NOVA STRIKER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Hunter at none against NOVA STRIKER's shown. NOVA STRIKER's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Monster Hunter sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and NOVA STRIKER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Hunter ships an update every 3 weeks, NOVA STRIKER every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Monster Hunter versus NOVA STRIKER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster HunterNOVA STRIKER
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB53 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAlireza PakrouJOIN CIRCLE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Monster Hunter

One-time8
  • 2000 Coin$1.99
  • 20 Heal$1.99
  • 500 Bullet$1.99
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  • 25 Shild$1.99
  • Remove Popup Ads$2.99
  • Small Offer Pack$2.99
  • Medium Offer Pack$4.99
  • Large Offer Pack$7.99
1 purchases

NOVA STRIKER

One-time1
  • All-Range Beam$2.49

Questions

Is Monster Hunter free?
Monster Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOVA STRIKER free?
NOVA STRIKER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monster Hunter or NOVA STRIKER have ads?
NOVA STRIKER shows ads; Monster Hunter does not.
Which is updated more often, Monster Hunter or NOVA STRIKER?
Monster Hunter ships an update every 3 weeks, and NOVA STRIKER every 3 days. Most recently, Monster Hunter was updated on October 30, 2026 and NOVA STRIKER on November 6, 2026.

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