# Plane Shoot vs Galaxy Pirates

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plane Shoot at none against Galaxy Pirates's 10. Plane Shoot also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Galaxy Pirates's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 27 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Plane Shoot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galaxy Pirates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plane Shoot has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Plane Shoot ships an update every 27 months, Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plane Shoot | Galaxy Pirates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-shoot/id719319051/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓刚 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/544544246) | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) |

## What reviewers say

### Plane Shoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-shoot/id719319051)

Engage in classic space combat against numerous enemy aircraft and formidable bosses. Experience intense battles with dazzling special effects and a wide array of projectile patterns.

**Highlights:** Dozens of enemy planes, Challenging Boss battles, Cool barrage effects, Special visual effects, Fierce outer space combat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Galaxy Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088)

Embark on an interstellar adventure as a bounty hunter in this classic-style space shooter. Pilot diverse airships, battle alien forces, and conquer new territories with unique weapons and companions. Experience thrilling boss fights and upgrade your fleet.

**Highlights:** Classic space shooting gameplay, Variety of upgradable airships, Multiple game modes (campaign, endless), Fierce boss battles every 3 levels, Beautiful graphics and music, Smooth performance on all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PILE GEM PACK | $0.49 | one-time |
| STACK GEM PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOX GEM PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $2.99 | one-time |
| OFFER PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| SILVER GEM PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK OLD | $3.99 | one-time |
| GOLD GEM PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| EMERALD GEM PACK | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plane Shoot free?

Plane Shoot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Galaxy Pirates free?

Galaxy Pirates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plane Shoot or Galaxy Pirates?

Galaxy Pirates is rated higher. Plane Shoot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Galaxy Pirates averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Plane Shoot or Galaxy Pirates have ads?

Both Plane Shoot and Galaxy Pirates show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plane Shoot or Galaxy Pirates?

Plane Shoot ships an update every 27 months, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, Plane Shoot was updated on October 16, 2026 and Galaxy Pirates on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*