Comparison

Galactic Explorer vs RAID 1990

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

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Galactic Explorer

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Prepare for the ultimate space odyssey! Galactic Explorer: Saga combines two thrilling cosmic adventures into one massive arcade experience. Whether you are blasting off from the Red Planet in a blaze of glory or navigating the solar system in search of refuge, the universe is vast, beautiful, and incredibly dangerous. TWO EXCITING GAME MODES: 1. MARS ASCENT (Action & Combat) Command a high-tech starship launching from Mars into the unknown dangers of deep space! • Dynamic Combat: Fight off waves of aggressive enemies, including "Smart Aliens" that track your movement and actively dodge your fire. • Massive Arsenal: Collect devastating, game-changing weapons like the 16-way Omni Turret, the screen-clearing Gauss Cannon, and the ultimate Nuke. • Survive the Climb: The higher you fly, the faster the danger level rises. Dodge asteroid fields, manage your shields, and fight your way to the top of the leaderboard. 2. SAFE HAVENS (Exploration & Survival) Pilot your ship through a living, breathing solar system teeming with rewards and risks. • Survive the Void: Evade hostile alien fleets that hunt you down as your danger level rises. • Find Your Safe Haven: Running low on hull integrity? Fly close to 10 real celestial bodies, from the scorching heat of Mercury to the rings of Saturn and the icy winds of Neptune. These planetary "Safe Zones" are the only places you can recharge your shields and catch your breath. • Tactical Power-Ups: Smash through asteroids with the Force Field, become invisible with Ghost Mode, outrun anything with the Hyper Drive, or fight back with Auto Cannons. KEY FEATURES: • Simple, Deep Controls: Intuitive touch-and-drag steering designed for precision mobile action. • Tactical Zoom: Pinch to zoom out and plan your escape route, or zoom in for close-quarters maneuvering. • Endless Arcade Challenge: Infinite gameplay across both modes that gets harder as your score climbs. • Stunning Visuals: Experience the cosmos with smooth 60FPS graphics, dynamic lighting, and immersive particle effects. Commander, the galaxy is waiting. Launch your ship today! Privacy Policy: https://codexplorer.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://codexplorer.io/terms-and-conditions ------ For technical assistance or other inquiries, talk to us at https://codexplorer.io/contact

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RAID 1990

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Take to the skies in RAID 1990 — a retro vertical scrolling shooter inspired by the golden age of arcades. Pilot your fighter through 30 waves of enemies, dodging bullets and powering up your weapons from a single shot to a devastating quad spread. Face off against massive bosses every 5 waves with intense multi-pattern bullet attacks. Can you survive all the way to the final mission? FEATURES - Classic arcade-style pixel art graphics with CRT scanline effects - 4 enemy types with unique movement patterns - 4 weapon power levels — collect medals to upgrade - Epic boss battles every 5 waves - Retro chiptune sound — procedurally generated, no samples - Simple touch controls — touch to move and fire - High score tracking - Ending sequence for those who conquer all 30 waves

Screenshots

Galactic Explorer4 screens
RAID 19903 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RAID 1990 at none against Galactic Explorer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Galactic Explorer versus RAID 1990: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalactic ExplorerRAID 1990
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB0 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarko MaticSungjun Kim

In-app purchases

None

Galactic Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

RAID 1990

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Galactic Explorer free?
Galactic Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAID 1990 free?
RAID 1990 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Galactic Explorer or RAID 1990 have ads?
Galactic Explorer shows ads; RAID 1990 does not.

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