Comparison

FighterJet Retro vs Galaxy Strike

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

Head to head
About

FighterJet Retro

Pilot a jet through 100 levels of pixel-art arcade chaos. Experience fast-paced vertical scrolling gameplay with challenging bosses and power-ups. Play the first 15 levels for free, then unlock the full campaign with a single purchase.

Highlights
  • 100-level campaign
  • Hand-tuned bosses
  • Unlock full campaign with one purchase
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Power-ups
  • One-thumb portrait controls
  • Offline play
Features
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This game was made entirely by AI — every pixel, every note of music, and all the code. To every kid out there: reach out to me, let's build your own game together, and we'll ship it to the App Store. Earth's outer orbit is overrun. Strap in, pilot. FighterJet Retro is a fast, brutal, pixel-art arcade shoot-'em-up — built to feel like the cabinets you grew up sneaking quarters into. No ads. No tracking. No internet required to play. Just you, your jet, and 100 levels of escalating chaos. Play the first 15 levels free. Hooked? Unlock all 100 levels — every boss, every power-up — with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No nonsense. FEATURES • 100-level campaign with hand-tuned bosses every 5 levels • Free to start — fly levels 1–15, then unlock the full campaign with one purchase • Game Center leaderboards — battle for the global top score • Power-ups: Wingman, Triple Shot, Heavy Round, Multi-Direction, Heart • Distinct boss patterns — each fight forces a new strategy • Continuous campaign with autosave — pick up where you died • Replay any unlocked level from the Levels screen • Local high-score board — chase your own ghost across runs • Retro chiptune soundtrack with separate Music & SFX volume • Procedurally shifting backgrounds — the sky changes every 5 levels • One-thumb portrait controls — drag to fly, auto-fire handles the rest • Pause anytime with one tap • Plays offline (Game Center leaderboards need a connection) WHAT YOU WON'T FIND • Zero ads — ever • No subscriptions, no consumable IAP — just one optional unlock for the full game • Zero tracking — your data stays on your device • Zero account required to play — no login, no sync, no nonsense FOR FANS OF Classic vertical-scrolling arcade shooters: chiptune, pixel art, bullet patterns to learn, bosses to memorize. If you've ever sunk a quarter into one, you know what's waiting. REQUIREMENTS iOS 14 or later. iPhone X and newer. Portrait orientation. Designed for one-thumb play. Ready to push back the invasion?

About

Galaxy Strike

Pilot a spacecraft through challenging galaxies filled with alien enemies and bosses. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and enjoy retro pixel art and an electrifying soundtrack in this action-packed vertical space shooter.

Highlights
  • Upgrade ship with devastating weapons
  • Unlock unique spacecraft with special abilities
  • Battle powerful bosses
  • Explore diverse cosmic realms
  • Collect power-ups
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Vibrant pixel art and arcade vibes
Features
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Embark on an interstellar journey in this action-packed vertical space shooter that revives the magic of classic arcade games. Take command of your spacecraft and soar through dangerous galaxies teeming with relentless alien enemies and colossal bosses. Blast your way through the chaos, collect game-changing power-ups, and upgrade your arsenal to unleash devastating firepower. Each level delivers a fresh challenge with retro-inspired pixel art and an electrifying soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline pumping. Do you have what it takes to defend the universe and become the ultimate space hero? Features: Upgrade your ship with devastating weapons Unlock unique spacecraft, each with special abilities Battle powerful bosses in epic showdowns Explore diverse and beautifully crafted cosmic realms Collect power-ups to boost your firepower Enjoy smooth, intuitive touch controls Dive into vibrant pixel art and nostalgic arcade vibes Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FighterJet Retro4 screens
Galaxy Strike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FighterJet Retro at 5.0 against Galaxy Strike's 4.5. FighterJet Retro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). Galaxy Strike's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. FighterJet Retro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Galaxy Strike sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FighterJet Retro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FighterJet Retro ships an update every 3 weeks, Galaxy Strike weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FighterJet Retro versus Galaxy Strike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFighterJet RetroGalaxy Strike
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB189 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperAli ShariatmadariSkilljoy, LLC

Customer experience

FighterJet Retro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Galaxy Strike

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FighterJet Retro

One-time1
  • Unlock All 100 Levels$0.99
10 purchases

Galaxy Strike

Subscriptions1
  • Galaxy Strike Premium$14.991 Month
One-time9
  • Mini Candy Pack$0.99
  • Candy Pack$1.99
  • 200 Gems$1.99
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  • Big Candy Pack$4.99
  • 1,050 Gems$9.99
  • 1 Million Coins$19.99
  • 2,200 Gems$19.99
  • 6,000 Gems$49.99
  • 13,000 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is FighterJet Retro free?
FighterJet Retro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxy Strike free?
Galaxy Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FighterJet Retro or Galaxy Strike?
FighterJet Retro is rated higher. FighterJet Retro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Galaxy Strike averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do FighterJet Retro or Galaxy Strike have ads?
Galaxy Strike shows ads; FighterJet Retro does not.
Which is updated more often, FighterJet Retro or Galaxy Strike?
FighterJet Retro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Galaxy Strike weekly. Most recently, FighterJet Retro was updated on October 31, 2026 and Galaxy Strike on October 31, 2026.

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