Comparison

NeonGlide vs NOVA STRIKER

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

Head to head
About

NeonGlide

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Race through the cosmos in my fast-paced neon arcade runner! Pilot your vessel through an endless field of obstacles at ever-increasing speeds. Swipe to glide your ship from rail to rail โ€” the longer you survive, the faster you fly. Collect coins, chase high scores, and push your reflexes to the limit! โ€ข Smooth Rail-Switching Controls โ€” Intuitive swipe control lets you glide effortlessly between lanes. โ€ข Ever-Increasing Speed โ€” The longer you survive, the faster the rush gets. โ€ข Unlock Advanced Vessels and Abilities โ€” Upgrade your vessels with shields, snappier switching, and more โ€” available in-app. โ€ข Collect Coins โ€” Grab as many as you can. Avoid the obstacles! โ€ข Game Center Leaderboards โ€” Compete with players worldwide and claim the top spot. Unlock Achievements as you go! โ€ข Stunning Neon Visuals โ€” Vibrant effects and dynamic haptic feedback bring every move to life. โ€ข Exciting Original Soundtrack โ€” Pulse-pounding music that picks up pace as you fly deeper into space. How far can you go before the cosmos catches you? Download and find out!

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NOVA STRIKER

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A retro '90s-style vertical bullet-hell shooter you can play with one finger โ€” 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. โ—† Features - Intuitive controls: drag to move, auto-fire, double-tap to bomb โ€” 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 โ—† 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. โ—† 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 โ—† 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. โ—† 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. โ—† 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 โ€” no forced ads) Supports: Smartphones (portrait)

Screenshots

NeonGlide3 screens
NOVA STRIKER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NeonGlide at none against NOVA STRIKER's shown. NOVA STRIKER's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. NeonGlide sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and NOVA STRIKER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeonGlide ships an update every 6 days, NOVA STRIKER every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
NeonGlide versus NOVA STRIKER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeonGlideNOVA STRIKER
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size50 MB53 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJaroslav HampejsJOIN CIRCLE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

6 purchases

NeonGlide

One-time6
  • Shield$0.99
  • UFO Pack$1.99
  • The Potty Pack$1.99
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  • Double Vision$1.99
  • Shield+$1.99
  • Three Rail Mode$2.99
1 purchases

NOVA STRIKER

One-time1
  • All-Range Beam$2.49

Questions

Is NeonGlide free?
NeonGlide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOVA STRIKER free?
NOVA STRIKER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NeonGlide or NOVA STRIKER have ads?
NOVA STRIKER shows ads; NeonGlide does not.
Which is updated more often, NeonGlide or NOVA STRIKER?
NeonGlide ships an update every 6 days, and NOVA STRIKER every 3 days. Most recently, NeonGlide was updated on October 20, 2026 and NOVA STRIKER on October 24, 2026.

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