Comparison

Squadaga vs GalaxonRift

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

GalaxonRift

Features
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GALAXON RIFT is a fast-paced sci-fi space shooter that throws you into the heart of an interstellar war. Pilot advanced starfighters, dodge deadly attacks, and destroy waves of hostile enemies across the galaxy. Experience classic arcade action with modern visuals, smooth controls, and explosive combat designed for mobile gameplay. FEATURES Fast and addictive space shooter gameplay Stunning galaxy environments and visual effects Smooth touch controls with joystick movement Powerful boost and rapid-fire combat system Multiple enemy ships and attack patterns Futuristic HUD, radar, and battle interface Intense action with endless waves of enemies Score-based gameplay for competitive high scores Take control of your starfighter, survive the chaos of deep space, and become the ultimate pilot in the galaxy. The Rift is waiting.

Screenshots

Squadaga4 screens
GalaxonRift3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GalaxonRift at none against Squadaga's shown. Squadaga's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Squadaga versus GalaxonRift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadagaGalaxonRift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size121 MB127 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTaehyung KimMohamad Sayadi

In-app purchases

None

Squadaga

No in-app purchases

None

GalaxonRift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squadaga free?
Squadaga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GalaxonRift free?
GalaxonRift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squadaga or GalaxonRift have ads?
Squadaga shows ads; GalaxonRift does not.

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