Comparison

OpenTyrian 2000 vs Captain Memo

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

Head to head
About

OpenTyrian 2000

Experience a classic vertical scrolling space shooter with five full episodes, hundreds of weapons, and ship upgrades. Navigate asteroid fields, battle bosses, and uncover a rich storyline. Optimized for mobile with touch controls and controller support.

Highlights
  • Five full episodes
  • Hundreds of weapons and upgrades
  • Multiple game modes
  • Rich storyline
  • FM synth soundtrack
  • Controller support
  • iCloud save sync
Features
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OpenTyrian 2000 is a faithful port of the classic DOS game Tyrian 2000, widely regarded as one of the greatest vertical scrolling shooters ever made. FEATURES: - Five full episodes of intense arcade action - Hundreds of weapons, shields, and ship upgrades - Multiple game modes: Full Game, Arcade, and Timed Battle - Rich storyline told through collectible data cubes - Iconic FM synth soundtrack - Apple TV with game controller support - iCloud save sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV - Touch controls optimized for mobile with virtual joystick and direct touch modes, plus game controller support - Configurable action buttons and sensitivity - 11 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean Originally created by Jason Emery and published by Epic MegaGames in 1999, Tyrian 2000 was later released as freeware. OpenTyrian is an open-source port that preserves the original gameplay while adding modern platform support. Navigate through asteroid fields, battle massive bosses, and uncover the conspiracy behind the mineral-rich planet Tyrian. Collect data cubes for lore, upgrade your ship at shops between levels, and discover secret levels and bonus games. Whether you played the original or are discovering it for the first time, OpenTyrian 2000 delivers the definitive classic arcade shooter experience. Privacy URL: https://playtyrian.com/privacy.html Support URL: https://tablefy.eu/feedback/8ee344ef/frostdev/6 Marketing URL: https://playtyrian.com/index.html

About

Captain Memo

Features
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Captain Memo is an action-packed naval combat game where you command a submarine through intense sea battles! GAMEPLAY • Navigate your submarine to attack enemy warships, aircraft, and submarines • Earn points by destroying enemies — avoid sharks and seagulls that cost you points • Collect bonus boxes falling from the sky to replenish ammo and lives • Defeat powerful bosses to advance to the next level • 5 unique enemy types plus challenging boss battles WEAPONS • Torpedoes for surface ships and underwater submarines • Rockets to shoot down aircraft • Avoid depth charges dropped by enemy planes GLOBAL COMPETITION • Game Center leaderboard — your best score is tracked worldwide • Climb the Hall of Fame and challenge players globally REMOVE ADS & GET BONUSES • Enjoy an ad-free experience • Start every game with +2 extra lives • Receive +50 rockets and +50 torpedoes at the start and every new level Simple controls, increasing difficulty, and addictive gameplay make Captain Memo a must-play for fans of classic arcade action. Can you become the ultimate naval commander?

Screenshots

OpenTyrian 20004 screens
Captain Memo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Captain Memo at Free against OpenTyrian 2000's $0.99. Captain Memo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). OpenTyrian 2000's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Captain Memo is free to download; OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99 up front. Captain Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenTyrian 2000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Captain Memo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTyrian 2000 has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTyrian 2000 ships an update every 2 weeks, Captain Memo daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
OpenTyrian 2000 versus Captain Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTyrian 2000Captain Memo
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB287 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlvaro Escarcha EstebanKaan Aytug

In-app purchases

None

OpenTyrian 2000

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Captain Memo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is OpenTyrian 2000 free?
OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captain Memo free?
Captain Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenTyrian 2000 or Captain Memo?
Captain Memo is rated higher. OpenTyrian 2000 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Captain Memo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OpenTyrian 2000 or Captain Memo have ads?
Captain Memo shows ads; OpenTyrian 2000 does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenTyrian 2000 or Captain Memo?
OpenTyrian 2000 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Captain Memo daily. Most recently, OpenTyrian 2000 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Captain Memo on October 25, 2026.

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