Comparison

Squadaga vs Rush Hero Squad

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

Head to head
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!

About

Rush Hero Squad

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Rush Hero Squad is a fast-paced 3D side-scrolling shooter designed for quick, satisfying gameplay anytime. Jump straight into action โ€” no tutorials, no waiting. Just pick a hero and start blasting through waves of enemies in dynamic, ever-changing battles. Key Features Instant Action Gameplay No internet required. Start playing anytime, anywhere. Perfect for short, casual sessions. Unique Heroes Unlock and play as different heroes, each with their own weapons and powerful abilities. Satisfying Combat Smooth controls, impactful weapons, and explosive effects deliver a truly satisfying shooting experience. Play Your Way Whether you want a quick break or a longer session, the game is built for flexible play. Pick your hero. Load your weapon. And dive into nonstop action.

Screenshots

Squadaga4 screens
Rush Hero Squad2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squadaga at none against Rush Hero Squad's 5. Squadaga also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Rush Hero Squad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rush Hero Squad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Squadaga asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squadaga ships an update daily, Rush Hero Squad every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Squadaga versus Rush Hero Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadagaRush Hero Squad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size121 MB94 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTaehyung Kimๆ›พ ่Œƒ

In-app purchases

None

Squadaga

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Rush Hero Squad

One-time5
  • Carlos โ€“ Raider$0.99
  • Knox โ€“ Phantom Sniper$0.99
  • Rex โ€“ Heavy Engineer$1.99
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  • Atlas โ€“ ADS-II Sentinel$2.99
  • Corvin โ€“ Star Rover$2.99

Questions

Is Squadaga free?
Squadaga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rush Hero Squad free?
Rush Hero Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squadaga or Rush Hero Squad have ads?
Squadaga shows ads; Rush Hero Squad does not.
Which is updated more often, Squadaga or Rush Hero Squad?
Squadaga ships an update daily, and Rush Hero Squad every 3 months. Most recently, Squadaga was updated on October 17, 2026 and Rush Hero Squad on October 11, 2026.

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