Novabolt vs Plane Shooter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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?
Plane Shooter
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The world is on the edge of destruction. A devastating nuclear war has turned the skies into a battlefield — and only the best pilot can stop the invasion. Take control of your fighter, destroy enemy forces, upgrade your aircraft and defeat powerful bosses in this action-packed vertical arcade shooter. Classic shoot 'em up gameplay meets modern graphics and smooth controls. FEATURES - Upgrade Your Aircraft Improve Health, Armor, Damage, Fire Rate, Critical Chance and more. Build the ultimate war machine to survive tougher and tougher battles. - Epic Boss Battles Face massive enemy aircraft and war machines, each with unique attack patterns. Every boss demands skill, strategy and quick reflexes. - Fast-Paced Arcade Action Blast through waves of enemy fighters, dodge bullets, avoid deadly obstacles and grab powerful bonuses mid-combat. - Story Campaign Fly over military bases, ruined cities, deserts and enemy territory. Uncover the story behind the nuclear apocalypse and fight to save humanity. - Powerful Abilities Unleash special weapons and combat abilities to clear the screen and turn impossible fights around. - Challenging Missions Complete missions, earn rewards, unlock upgrades and become the ultimate ace pilot. - Easy to Learn, Hard to Master Simple one-finger controls anyone can pick up, with enemies that challenge even veteran shmup players. - Play Offline The full game, anytime and anywhere. No internet connection required. If you love classic airplane shooters, bullet hell games or modern air combat, Plane Shooter: Nuclear Hell is made for you. Download now, upgrade your fighter, defeat the bosses — and become humanity's last hope!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Plane Shooter at none against Novabolt's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Novabolt | Plane Shooter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 320 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Eric Morrison | FREEDOM LLP |
In-app purchases
Novabolt
No in-app purchases
Plane Shooter
No in-app purchases









