Comparison

Cosmic Comet vs Nova Rogues

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

Head to head
About

Cosmic Comet

Engage in physics-driven combat by deflecting a comet to defeat waves of alien invaders. Explore a branching star map, collect upgrades, and unlock permanent enhancements to become stronger with each run.

Highlights
  • Physics-based comet combat
  • Roguelite progression with permanent upgrades
  • Branching star map for path selection
  • Multiple enemy types and bosses
  • In-run and permanent upgrades
  • Retro synthesized sound effects
Features
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Deflect a physics-driven comet into waves of alien invaders that fight back! Cosmic Comet is a roguelite action game where you drag your paddle to launch, aim, and redirect a bouncing comet through chaotic alien battles. Each run takes you through a branching star map where you choose your path - fight regular enemies, tackle timed trials, rest at campfires, or face fearsome minibosses. Collect shards from defeated enemies to unlock permanent upgrades between runs, and pick powerful abilities mid-run to build your perfect loadout. Every run is different. Every death makes you stronger. How far can you push? FEATURES - Physics-based comet combat: angle, spin, and redirect your shots - Roguelite progression: permanent upgrades persist between runs - Branching star map: choose your own path each run - 7 alien enemy types with distinct attack patterns - 3 minibosses and an epic multi-phase final boss - 7 in-run upgrades including Lightning Comet, Explode Comet, and Angel Comet - Shard currency and 4 permanent upgrade tracks - Retro synthesized sound effects - No ads. No in-app purchases. No internet required.

About

Nova Rogues

Engage in a fast-paced, one-thumb space shooter with roguelike elements. Dodge enemy fire while your weapons auto-attack, and strategically choose upgrades to create powerful, unique builds for each run. Explore a branching galaxy map and battle distinct factions and bosses.

Highlights
  • One-thumb drag to dodge controls
  • Auto-firing weapons
  • Synergistic upgrade system
  • Branching galaxy map progression
  • Three distinct enemy factions
  • Multiple playable ships
  • Quick 10-30 minute runs
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Nova Rogues is a one-thumb roguelite space shooter. Drag to fly. Your guns fire while your thumb is down, and every run you build a new ship from the upgrades you choose. FLY THROUGH A GATE, PICK YOUR UPGRADE Before each fight, gates open on the battlefield. Fly into the one you want and stay until its ring fills. Reroll the choices, or skip the pick. A NEW BUILD EVERY RUN • 85 upgrades in four rarities, from Common to Legendary • Chain crits, pierce, multishot, drones, elements and more • 49 modules to collect and equip before you launch THREE SHIPS The all-round Falcon, the precision Manta and the close-combat Hammer. Each flies differently and has its own abilities. CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE A branching map of fights, elites and shops. Pick your route, your risk and your rewards, then face the Talon, the Brood and the Verge, and their bosses. Bosses warn you before their big attacks, so every hit is fair. FOUR DIFFICULTIES Casual, Standard, Challenging and Nightmare. Start relaxed, then see how far you can push. MORE TO PLAY FOR • 30 challenges with fixed ships and rules • Milestones, badges and leaderboards • Leave mid-run and continue later • Available in 10 languages FREE TO PLAY Nova Rogues is free. The optional No Forced Ads purchase removes forced ads and banners, lets you play offline, and makes revives instant. The two daily bonus-chest ads stay optional for everyone. Think fast. Fly smart. Build broken.

Screenshots

Cosmic Comet4 screens
Nova Rogues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cosmic Comet at none against Nova Rogues's 3. Cosmic Comet also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Nova Rogues sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cosmic Comet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cosmic Comet against 5.0 for Nova Rogues. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cosmic Comet versus Nova Rogues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmic CometNova Rogues
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB406 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRobert Erwinutku sahin

Customer experience

Cosmic Comet

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

Nova Rogues

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cosmic Comet

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nova Rogues

One-time3
  • Pilot Starter Kit$2.99
  • No Forced Ads$3.99
  • Supporter Bundle$5.99

Questions

Is Cosmic Comet free?
Cosmic Comet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nova Rogues free?
Nova Rogues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cosmic Comet or Nova Rogues?
Cosmic Comet and Nova Rogues are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Cosmic Comet or Nova Rogues have ads?
Nova Rogues shows ads; Cosmic Comet does not.

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