Comparison

Supernova Space Shooter vs Squadaga

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

Head to head
About

Supernova Space Shooter

Features
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Embark in this amazing nostalgia trip to 8-bit space shooters with Supernova.

About

Squadaga

Features
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Defeating enemies is only the beginning. Capture them, recruit them, and fight together! SQUADAGA is a retro pixel shooter built around a unique capture system. โ–  CAPTURE & SQUAD Collect capture items dropped by defeated enemies to convert them into allies. Allies fight alongside you automatically, and the right combination triggers powerful formation skills. โ–  16 SHIPS Fighter, Tank, Speed, Capture โ€” 16 ships derived from 4 base types. Each has unique stats and an ultimate ability. โ–  FORMATION SKILLS Pierce Laser, Bullet Storm, Healing Wave, Omega Strike, and more โ€” 6 formation skills that auto-charge when your squad meets the right conditions. โ–  ULTIMATE ABILITIES Every 10 waves, gain an ultimate charge to turn the tide. Each ship type unleashes a different devastating ability. โ–  CHALLENGE & COMPETE - Endless waves and bosses that grow stronger - Global leaderboard - Daily challenges with unique modifiers - 50+ achievements to unlock โ–  DIVERSE ENEMIES From Beetles, Squids, Moths, and Scarabs to Bombers, Splitters, Teleporters, and Healers. Elite variants and 5 boss types await. โ–  PROGRESSION Spend coins earned in battle on permanent upgrades. Damage, fire rate, shield duration, magnet range, and more โ€” 15 upgrades to master. Retro pixel art ร— chiptune soundtrack ร— strategic capture mechanics. Assemble your squad and launch into space!

Screenshots

Supernova Space Shooter2 screens
Squadaga4 screens

Verdict

The call

Supernova Space Shooter and Squadaga are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Supernova Space Shooter versus Squadaga: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupernova Space ShooterSquadaga
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEsteban Perez MejiaTaehyung Kim

In-app purchases

None

Supernova Space Shooter

No in-app purchases

None

Squadaga

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Supernova Space Shooter free?
Supernova Space Shooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squadaga free?
Squadaga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Supernova Space Shooter or Squadaga have ads?
Both Supernova Space Shooter and Squadaga show ads.
Which is updated more often, Supernova Space Shooter or Squadaga?
Supernova Space Shooter ships an update daily, and Squadaga daily. Most recently, Supernova Space Shooter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Squadaga on October 24, 2026.

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