Comparison

Aether Vanguard vs Hunter

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

Head to head
About

Aether Vanguard

Features
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The galaxy needs a hero, and you are the last line of defense! Welcome to Aether Vanguard: Space Shooter, a thrilling top-down sci-fi arcade game where quick reflexes and strategic upgrades are your best tools for survival. Journey into a mesmerizing space adventure, navigate through waves of cosmic challenges, and build the ultimate fighter ship to overcome massive dreadnoughts. Explore. Survive. Upgrade! INTUITIVE ONE-FINGER CONTROLS Master the tactical "move-to-dodge, stop-to-shoot" mechanics. Drag your finger anywhere on the screen to pilot your vanguard through the stars. Release to unleash a continuous stream of auto-aimed plasma! DYNAMIC ACTION & DEEP UPGRADES Every run is a unique journey. Overcome alien challengers to collect glowing Aether Shards and level up mid-flight. Choose from a massive pool of temporary power-ups to create powerful and creative combo builds: Homing Missiles & Piercing Lasers: Clear your path from a safe distance. Tactical Mines & Shockwaves: Set clever traps and create breathing room in tight corners. Dash Boosts & Orbital Shields: Master your mobility to gracefully navigate the cosmic swarm. PERMANENT META-PROGRESSION Keep your banked Aether Shards even after your run concludes! Head to the Main Menu and spend your hard-earned loot to permanently upgrade your Base HP, Attack Power, and Movement Speed. Come back stronger and more capable for every single flight. EPIC BOSS ENCOUNTERS The alien swarm is vast, but the real test awaits. Every 5 levels, you will face off against massive, heavily armored Boss Ships. Learn their patterns, dodge their lasers, and outsmart them for massive Shard payouts. CUSTOMIZE YOUR FLEET Save up your Aether Shards to unlock premium cosmetic skins in the Hangar. Fly in style with legendary ships like the Stealth Blackout, the Neon Synthwave Dream, or the shining Golden Vanguard. DAILY REWARDS & LOOT Log in every day to play the Aether Card Flip minigame and claim free shards! Watch rewarded ads to double your run's earnings and unlock that next permanent upgrade even faster. Key Features at a glance: - Fast-paced, top-down space arcade action. - Engaging roguelite progression loop. - Dozens of unique weapon and ability combinations. - Permanent skill tree and stat upgrades. - Exciting boss encounters with unique patterns. - Unlockable spaceship skins and cosmetic engine trails. - Play anywhere: perfect for quick, highly replayable gaming sessions! Do you have what it takes to navigate the cosmic swarm? Download Aether Vanguard: Space Shooter now and start your adventure!

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Hunter

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Loose your arrow across six hand-painted worlds and become the hunter every leaderboard remembers. Hunter: Bow & Arrow is a precision archery game built around one simple feel: string, aim, release. Pop balloons and hit moving targets across 60 handcrafted levels, from the birch groves of Sherwood Forest to a castle adrift above the clouds. SIX WORLDS • Sherwood Forest: rising balloons, free to play • Desert Canyon: gravity enters the game, free to play • Haunted Swamp: faster, swaying targets • Volcanic Wasteland: heavy gravity and speed • Frozen Peaks: arrows drop fast • Sky Castle: the ultimate challenge Each world unfolds as a hand-painted map of 10 levels. Earn up to three stars on every level for accuracy and arrows saved. UNLOCK YOUR WAY • Earn stars to open each new world, or unlock a single world or the full game instantly • Earn coins from every clear, and spend them to keep going when your quiver runs dry • Restore your purchases any time on any device signed in to your Apple ID COMPETE ON GAME CENTER • A global total-stars leaderboard • 4 achievements, from your first pop to sharpshooter precision No ads. Sherwood Forest and Desert Canyon are completely free.

Screenshots

Aether Vanguard4 screens
Hunter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Aether Vanguard at 13.0 against Hunter's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Aether Vanguard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Hunter sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Aether Vanguard versus Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAether VanguardHunter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB81 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGihan LakshanIynudeen Fathima Safrana

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Aether Vanguard

One-time4
  • Aether Handful$0.49
  • Aether Cache$0.99
  • Vanguards Hord$1.49
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  • The Omega Core$2.49
8 purchases

Hunter

One-time8
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • Canyon World$1.99
  • Swamp World$1.99
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  • Volcano World$1.99
  • Sky Castle World$1.99
  • 2,000 Coins$2.99
  • Full Game$4.99
  • 6,000 Coins$6.99

Questions

Is Aether Vanguard free?
Aether Vanguard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hunter free?
Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aether Vanguard or Hunter have ads?
Both Aether Vanguard and Hunter show ads.

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