Comparison

Hard Counter 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

Hard Counter

Features
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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.

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

Hard Counter4 screens
Galaxy Strike4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hard Counter ships an update fortnightly, Galaxy Strike weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hard Counter versus Galaxy Strike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHard CounterGalaxy Strike
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB189 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperJONGMIN CHOISkilljoy, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Hard Counter

No in-app purchases

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 Hard Counter free?
Hard Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galaxy Strike free?
Galaxy Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hard Counter or Galaxy Strike have ads?
Galaxy Strike shows ads; Hard Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Hard Counter or Galaxy Strike?
Hard Counter ships an update fortnightly, and Galaxy Strike weekly. Most recently, Hard Counter was updated on October 31, 2026 and Galaxy Strike on November 10, 2026.

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