Comparison

Starstrike Squadron vs Galaxy Alien Space Attack

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

Head to head
About

Starstrike Squadron

Command a diverse squadron of pilots and ships in a 500-stage vertical space shooter campaign. Master arcade combat, break multi-phase bosses, and explore a vast war across the Solar System and beyond. Develop your fleet and uncover a compelling story.

Highlights
  • 500-stage vertical shooter campaign
  • Collect and upgrade 100 pilots
  • Master arcade space combat
  • Break multi-phase bosses
  • Explore story and side missions
  • Develop and upgrade your fleet
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Earth's frontier is breaking, and no single ace can save it. Command Starstrike Squadron: a growing alliance of pilots, engineers, defectors, and survivors drawn from Earth and the rival civilizations of nearby star systems. Fight through a 500-stage vertical-shooter campaign spanning the Solar System and neighboring stars. Dodge dense projectile patterns, break capital-ship defenses, destroy exposed boss cores, and deploy wingmates whose weapons and skills change the shape of every battle. BUILD A DIVERSE SQUADRON Discover 100 pilots with distinct portraits, ships, affinities, and combat roles. Former enemies can become trusted allies as the war expands beyond its original front. MASTER ARCADE SPACE COMBAT Switch between Vulcan, laser, and plasma weapon systems. Collect upgrades during battle, time active skills and ultimates, and keep your formation alive through escalating enemy waves. BREAK MULTI-PHASE BOSSES Target individual weak points, strip shields, survive phase changes, and bring down warships that fight like moving battlefields. EXPLORE THE WAR Follow an English story campaign, uncover side missions, revisit the pilot archive, and travel from lunar defenses to Mars, Proxima Centauri, Alpha Centauri, and the deeper stellar frontier. DEVELOP YOUR FLEET Upgrade ships and parts in the hangar, earn resources through play, complete missions and achievements, and shape a squadron built for your preferred combat style. The main campaign can be played offline. Game Center features and in-app purchases require an internet connection.

About

Galaxy Alien Space Attack

Features
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Take control of a powerful fighter and defend the galaxy against endless waves of alien enemies! Galaxy Alien Space Attack is an exciting arcade shooting game inspired by classic space shooters with modern graphics, smooth controls, and intense bullet hell action. Fly through deep space, dodge enemy attacks, destroy alien fleets, and challenge massive boss battles. Upgrade your spaceship with powerful weapons, missiles, lasers, shields, and special abilities to survive increasingly difficult missions. Game Features: • Fast-paced arcade shooter gameplay • Beautiful sci-fi space environments • Epic boss fights • Multiple fighter upgrades • Powerful weapons and special skills • Smooth one-finger controls • Offline play anytime • Optimized for phones and tablets Whether you enjoy retro arcade games, classic space shooters, or modern bullet hell adventures, this game delivers nonstop action and exciting combat. Test your reflexes, collect upgrades, unlock stronger fighters, and become the ultimate galaxy defender. Download now and begin your space battle against the alien invasion!

Screenshots

Starstrike Squadron4 screens
Galaxy Alien Space Attack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Galaxy Alien Space Attack at none against Starstrike Squadron's 10. Galaxy Alien Space Attack also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Starstrike Squadron sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Galaxy Alien Space Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starstrike Squadron ships an update every 4 months, Galaxy Alien Space Attack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Starstrike Squadron versus Galaxy Alien Space Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarstrike SquadronGalaxy Alien Space Attack
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB87 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNetherfire Entertainment, Inc.刚 曾

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Starstrike Squadron

One-time5
  • Supply Pack$14.99
  • Supply Pack2 variants$19.99
  • Supply Pack$29.99
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  • Supply Pack3 variants$49.99
  • Supply Pack3 variants$99.99
None

Galaxy Alien Space Attack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starstrike Squadron free?
Starstrike Squadron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxy Alien Space Attack free?
Galaxy Alien Space Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Starstrike Squadron or Galaxy Alien Space Attack have ads?
Both Starstrike Squadron and Galaxy Alien Space Attack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Starstrike Squadron or Galaxy Alien Space Attack?
Starstrike Squadron ships an update every 4 months, and Galaxy Alien Space Attack daily. Most recently, Starstrike Squadron was updated on October 5, 2026 and Galaxy Alien Space Attack on October 12, 2026.

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