Hard Counter vs Galaxy Strike
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hard Counter
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READ THE STRIKE. BREAK THE MACHINE. Hard Counter is a tactical 3D robot boxing game built around distance, timing, and one decisive counter. MOVE to control the space. SWAY in eight directions to evade a strike. PUNCH during the opening to land a Hard Counter. ENTER THE CROWN CIRCUIT Choose from six combat machines with distinct silhouettes, attributes, movement styles, and signature techniques. Survive the opening bout and semi-final, then challenge for the title. FIGHT YOUR WAY - Precision sway-to-counter combat - Six playable robot fighters - A three-bout solo tournament - Nearby peer-to-peer matches - Game Center matchmaking - Procedural low-poly 3D fighters and animation - No advertising and no in-app purchases Hard Counter rewards observation over button mashing. Stay calm, read the angle, and make the opening count.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hard Counter at none against Galaxy Strike's 10. Hard Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown). Galaxy Strike's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Galaxy Strike sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Hard Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hard Counter ships an update fortnightly, Galaxy Strike weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hard Counter | Galaxy Strike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JONGMIN CHOI | Skilljoy, LLC |
In-app purchases
Hard Counter
No in-app purchases
Galaxy Strike
- Galaxy Strike Premium$14.991 Month
- 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
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