Comparison

CrapShoot mobile 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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About

CrapShoot mobile

Features
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CrapShoot is a side-scrolling bullet-hell shooting game. This is a compact shooter with a total of 3 stages and simple controls using only Slow and Bomb. Collect power-up items to strengthen your shots, but getting hit will reduce your power. Lose all your power and it’s game over. Clear the game again and again to aim for the highest score! Includes a full online ranking system. A little witch rides her broom on the way to the convenience store—only to be blocked by piles of slime and vicious wild creatures along the road! This “crappy shooter” that was (maybe) popular back in the feature phone era returns with a bit more power and a fresh new look to attack players once again. Featuring pixel-perfect graphics and nostalgic raster scrolling, it’s packed with retro vibes. Controls P Button: Pause Flame Button: Bomb Focus Button: Slow movement (while held)Focus Button: Slow movement (while held)

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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

CrapShoot mobile4 screens
NOVA STRIKER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrapShoot mobile at none against NOVA STRIKER's 1. CrapShoot mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. NOVA STRIKER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CrapShoot mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CrapShoot mobile versus NOVA STRIKER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrapShoot mobileNOVA STRIKER
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB53 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMario ItoJOIN CIRCLE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

CrapShoot mobile

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NOVA STRIKER

One-time1
  • All-Range Beam$2.49

Questions

Is CrapShoot mobile free?
CrapShoot mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOVA STRIKER free?
NOVA STRIKER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrapShoot mobile or NOVA STRIKER have ads?
NOVA STRIKER shows ads; CrapShoot mobile does not.

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