# Starstrike Squadron vs Last Pilot

The clearest difference is rating: Last Pilot at 5.0 against Starstrike Squadron's 2.0. Last Pilot also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Starstrike Squadron's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starstrike Squadron sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Last Pilot sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Last Pilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Starstrike Squadron ships an update every 2 months, Last Pilot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starstrike Squadron | Last Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starstrike-squadron/id6757227073/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-pilot/id6816302152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Netherfire Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/915158836) | [Ibuki Hara](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791958118) |

## What reviewers say

### Starstrike Squadron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starstrike-squadron/id6757227073)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supply Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Last Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-pilot/id6816302152)

Pilot a lone fighter in a retro pixel-art space shooter where your ship attacks automatically. Earn in-game currency to permanently upgrade your ship's capabilities and unlock new vessels and gadgets. Compete for the best distance in this idle game designed for short breaks.

**Highlights:** Auto-firing fighter ship, In-run upgrades, Permanent progression (Factory & Hangar), Unlockable ships and gadgets, Boss battles and checkpoints, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Speed x2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins x2 Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Research Slot +1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $ x2 Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| $ x3 Forever (upgrade) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins x3 Forever (upgrade) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Speed x3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins x3 Forever | $29.99 | one-time |
| $ x3 Forever | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4,500 Gems | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starstrike Squadron free?

Starstrike Squadron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Last Pilot free?

Last Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Starstrike Squadron or Last Pilot?

Last Pilot is rated higher. Starstrike Squadron averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Last Pilot averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Starstrike Squadron or Last Pilot have ads?

Both Starstrike Squadron and Last Pilot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starstrike Squadron or Last Pilot?

Starstrike Squadron ships an update every 2 months, and Last Pilot every 4 days. Most recently, Starstrike Squadron was updated on October 22, 2026 and Last Pilot on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*