# Galactic Drift vs Last Light

The clearest difference is ads: Galactic Drift at none against Last Light's shown. Galactic Drift also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Last Light's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Drift sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Last Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galactic Drift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Last Light has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Galactic Drift ships an update every 6 days, Last Light every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Drift | Last Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-drift/id6762582482/reviews)** | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-light-idle-space-swarm/id6792173366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ByteLathe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894411318) | [HADDAN BRYANT WARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787526581) |

## What reviewers say

### Galactic Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-drift/id6762582482)

Plot intricate journeys through a gravity-simulated cosmos. Launch your craft, utilizing celestial bodies to achieve maximum distance and discover unique trajectories. Compete on global leaderboards and challenge friends in daily cosmic puzzles.

**Highlights:** Gravity-bent cosmos simulation, Strategic angle and thrust control, Celestial body interaction, Global leaderboards, Daily challenges, 25 hand-crafted levels, Real-time n-body gravity simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Navigator Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game - Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetics Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Navigator Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Drift Full Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stellar Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Last Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-light-idle-space-swarm/id6792173366)

Engage in a relaxing idle clicker where you command a self-replicating swarm to consume entire solar systems. Watch your fleet grow and evolve as you progress through an endless roguelite loop, unlocking permanent upgrades and discovering new star types.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Visually simulated fleet of ships, Roguelite progression loop, Permanent upgrades via Blueprint Data, Offline progress tracking, Discoverable star types, In-game catalog of consumed systems

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Drift free?

Galactic Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Last Light free?

Last Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Drift or Last Light?

Galactic Drift is rated higher. Galactic Drift averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Last Light averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Galactic Drift or Last Light have ads?

Last Light shows ads; Galactic Drift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Drift or Last Light?

Galactic Drift ships an update every 6 days, and Last Light every 9 days. Most recently, Galactic Drift was updated on October 28, 2026 and Last Light on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*