Comparison

DANMAKU vs Galaxy Strike

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

Head to head
About

DANMAKU

Engage in intense bullet-hell combat across 8 stages with 16 unique bosses. Choose from 8 distinct ships, each with unique abilities and flight patterns, and customize your loadout with 5 weapon types and 4 armor options. Every run offers a new challenge and the opportunity to level up your pilot.

Highlights
  • 8 stages with 3 difficulty levels
  • 16 unique bosses and mid-bosses
  • 5 distinct weapon types
  • 4 armor types with trade-offs
  • 8 customizable ships
  • Pilot leveling system
  • Graze and bomb mechanics
Features
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DANMAKU Shooting - STELLAR FORCE 8 stages, 16 bosses. Every run you fly a different ship. ◆ 8 Stages, 3 Difficulties Route → mid-boss → route → boss. About 13 minutes a run. Clear NORMAL to open HARD, clear HARD to open LUNATIC. Higher difficulties give bosses more bullet patterns — and pay more coins. ◆ 16 Bosses One boss and one mid-boss per stage. You never fight the same one twice. ◆ 5 Weapons — not better and worse, but good at different things Vulcan / Spread / Laser / Homing / Reflect. Laser struggles on the route; Spread struggles on bosses. "Next run I'll take this one" is the reason to go again. ◆ 4 Armors — every one costs you something Heavy gives +3 HP and slows you down. Phase takes 2 HP away and pays you more the closer you fly to bullets. ◆ 3 Companions Gunner, shield, medic. Buy them, take up to two along. ◆ Pilot Level It always goes up when you play. A run you lose is not a run wasted. ◆ Graze and Bombs Skim a bullet and the coins climb. When there's no way through, bomb it. ◆ 8 Ships A small hitbox, more firepower, an extra bomb. They differ in how they fly, not just how they look.

About

Galaxy Strike

Pilot a spacecraft through challenging galaxies filled with alien enemies and bosses. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and enjoy retro pixel art and an electrifying soundtrack in this action-packed vertical space shooter.

Highlights
  • Upgrade ship with devastating weapons
  • Unlock unique spacecraft with special abilities
  • Battle powerful bosses
  • Explore diverse cosmic realms
  • Collect power-ups
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Vibrant pixel art and arcade vibes
Features
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Embark on an interstellar journey in this action-packed vertical space shooter that revives the magic of classic arcade games. Take command of your spacecraft and soar through dangerous galaxies teeming with relentless alien enemies and colossal bosses. Blast your way through the chaos, collect game-changing power-ups, and upgrade your arsenal to unleash devastating firepower. Each level delivers a fresh challenge with retro-inspired pixel art and an electrifying soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline pumping. Do you have what it takes to defend the universe and become the ultimate space hero? Features: Upgrade your ship with devastating weapons Unlock unique spacecraft, each with special abilities Battle powerful bosses in epic showdowns Explore diverse and beautifully crafted cosmic realms Collect power-ups to boost your firepower Enjoy smooth, intuitive touch controls Dive into vibrant pixel art and nostalgic arcade vibes Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DANMAKU4 screens
Galaxy Strike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DANMAKU at 5.0 against Galaxy Strike's 3.0. Galaxy Strike's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. DANMAKU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Galaxy Strike sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DANMAKU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DANMAKU ships an update fortnightly, Galaxy Strike weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DANMAKU versus Galaxy Strike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDANMAKUGalaxy Strike
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB189 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMIZOU, CO., LTD.Skilljoy, LLC

Customer experience

DANMAKU

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Galaxy Strike

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DANMAKU

One-time1
  • Supporter Pack$4.99
10 purchases

Galaxy Strike

Subscriptions1
  • Galaxy Strike Premium$14.991 Month
One-time9
  • Mini Candy Pack$0.99
  • Candy Pack$1.99
  • 200 Gems$1.99
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  • Big Candy Pack$4.99
  • 1,050 Gems$9.99
  • 1 Million Coins$19.99
  • 2,200 Gems$19.99
  • 6,000 Gems$49.99
  • 13,000 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is DANMAKU free?
DANMAKU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxy Strike free?
Galaxy Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DANMAKU or Galaxy Strike?
DANMAKU is rated higher. DANMAKU averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Galaxy Strike averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DANMAKU or Galaxy Strike have ads?
Both DANMAKU and Galaxy Strike show ads.
Which is updated more often, DANMAKU or Galaxy Strike?
DANMAKU ships an update fortnightly, and Galaxy Strike weekly. Most recently, DANMAKU was updated on November 5, 2026 and Galaxy Strike on November 6, 2026.

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