Comparison

Novabolt vs Neon Starfighter

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

Head to head
About

Novabolt

Pilot a fighter jet through relentless waves of space enemies in this fast-paced twin-stick survival game. Earn XP to level up, unlock powerful weapons and upgrades, and unleash a screen-wide NOVA beam to dominate the arena. Face challenging boss fights and customize your ship's appearance.

Highlights
  • Twin-stick space combat
  • Wave-based survival gameplay
  • Unlockable weapons and upgrades
  • Chargeable screen-wide NOVA beam
  • Boss battles every 10 levels
  • Ship and cosmetic customization
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Novabolt is a fast-paced twin-stick space survival game. Pilot your fighter jet against relentless waves of enemies, level up your arsenal, and trigger the screen-wide NOVA beam to turn the tide. HOW TO PLAY Use the left joystick to fly, the right joystick to aim and fire. Destroy enemies to earn XP and charge your NOVA meter. Level up to choose powerful upgrades. Survive as long as you can. WEAPONS & UPGRADES Unlock and upgrade 6 unique weapons: - Scatter Cannon: fires 3 laser blasts in a wide arc - Pulse Cannon: rapid-fire bursts at 4 shots per second - Homing Missile: self-guided rockets that seek the nearest target - Force Field: an energy ring that shreds nearby enemies continuously - Plasma Rocket: detonates on impact, blasting all enemies in range - EMP Burst: slows enemies to 40% speed for 2 seconds Every level-up lets you choose from 3 upgrade cards — boost weapon damage, fire rate, move speed, or supercharge your NOVA beam. BOSS FIGHTS Every 10 levels a massive boss drops in. Take down the Dreadnought or face the Void Tyrant — a three-cannon warship that fires spreading volleys and enrages at low health. 3 PHASES OF DESTRUCTION Defeat bosses to unlock new phases. Enemies transform from organic asteroid creatures into mechanical steel warriors and finally into void-corrupted nightmares. CUSTOMIZE YOUR SHIP Spend NOVA coins earned each run in the shop: - 6 ship skins including Ice Falcon, Flame Hawk, and Void Phantom - 4 shield skin colours - 4 Nova beam colours including Inferno, Void Pulse, and Eclipse Can you reach the Void Tyrant? Can you survive what comes after?

About

Neon Starfighter

Features
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NEON STARFIGHTER is a fast-paced retro-inspired space shooter with a modern neon style. Pilot your ship through waves of enemy fighters, dodge incoming attacks, and battle powerful bosses in a constantly escalating fight for survival. Earn experience, level up your ship, and unlock permanent upgrades that transform your fighter into a devastating force. Features: • Intense arcade-style space combat • Progressive ship upgrades and leveling system • Powerful boss encounters with unique attack patterns • Neon cyberpunk visuals and effects • Missiles, energy weapons, and defensive upgrades • Increasing difficulty and endless replayability • Simple touch controls designed for mobile play How long can you survive the Neon Skies?

Screenshots

Novabolt4 screens
Neon Starfighter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Neon Starfighter at none against Novabolt's shown. Novabolt's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Novabolt versus Neon Starfighter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovaboltNeon Starfighter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB307 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEric MorrisonJORGE LUIS HERNANDEZ

In-app purchases

None

Novabolt

No in-app purchases

None

Neon Starfighter

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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