CypherText vs Galaxy at War
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CypherText
Simulate a rap cypher using text messages over peer-to-peer WiFi or Bluetooth. Features include rhyme detection, manual rhyme marking, a point system, and the ability to save raps. Users can also suggest content and use a turn timer.
- Peer-to-peer WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity
- End rhyme detection and color labeling
- Manual rhyme marking
- Point system
- Save and archive cypher raps
- Content suggestion via photos/words
- Turn timer
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A Rap Cypher is defined as "...an informal gathering of rappers, beatboxers, and/or break-dancers in a circle, in order to jam musically together ...These groups also serve as a way for messages about hip hop styles and knowledge to be spread, through word-of-mouth and encouraging trends in other battles." (Wikipedia). This app is meant to simulate a rap cypher via text transmitted on Peer-to-Peer Wifi or Bluetooth. Features - Peer-to-peer connectivity via WiFi and/or Bluetooth - End Rhyme detection and color labeling - touch drag manual rhyme marking - Point system - Save and Archive Cypher Raps - Send Photos and words to session peers for content suggestion - Turn Timer
Galaxy at War
Build fleets, conquer planets, and forge alliances in an expansive space strategy game. Develop your empire, outwit rivals with tactical warfare, and dominate the cosmos.
- Conquer and colonize planets
- Build and customize warships
- Form alliances with other players
- Engage in interstellar warfare
- Develop planetary bases and resources
- Utilize spy satellites for intel
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Endless starry skies, conquer and expand without restraint. The cosmos is teeming with habitable solar systems, each containing multiple planets, any of which could become the capital of an empire that rules the universe. You begin your journey on one of these planets, establishing a base, constructing fleets, devising strategies, defeating formidable foes, and steadily advancing towards the goal of becoming the master of the cosmos! You have the freedom to attack and occupy any planet, turning it into your colony. Numerous colonies will support your efforts to build larger fleets! With ingenious tactics, vanquish formidable adversaries. You can build dozens of different warships, each with its unique purpose. Even the smallest warship has its distinct utility! Utilize powerful spy satellites to gather comprehensive data on your enemies. As a strategic genius, you will unveil your talents, discover your enemies' weaknesses, deploy the most optimal fleet configurations, defeat your foes, and amass abundant resources to develop your own planets! Strategize, form alliances, and wage interstellar warfare together. Players from all around the world will battle in the same cosmic expanse, all striving to dominate the starry sea. You can rely on your strength and cunning to eliminate their fleets, force them to surrender, and have them cede their planets to you! Alternatively, you can invite them to form an alliance powerful enough to rule the starry sea, assembling joint fleets to wage war and conquer all those who think themselves invincible. Establish bases to create spaceports for an invincible fleet. Thriving cities provide essential support for mighty fleets. Warships sailing through the cosmic expanse continuously consume resources and energy. While raiding might yield a wealth of resources, it comes with risks. Producing resources within your own cosmic base is a more secure approach. Allocating limited resources to your fleets or bases is also a crucial aspect of strategic planning! All emojis designed by OpenMoji – the open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CypherText at 5.0 against Galaxy at War's 1.0. CypherText also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). Galaxy at War's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Galaxy at War sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. CypherText asks for nothing beyond the download.
CypherText holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
CypherText ships an update monthly, Galaxy at War every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | CypherText | Galaxy at War |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Skyler Tidd | Dalian Sphinx Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
CypherText
Galaxy at War
In-app purchases
CypherText
No in-app purchases
Galaxy at War
- dark matters$4.99
- gift pack 1$4.99
- dark matters 2$9.99
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- gift pack 2$9.99
- dark matters 3$19.99
- gift pack 3$19.99
- dark matters 4$29.99
- gift pack 4$29.99
- dark matters 5$49.99
- gift pack 5$49.99
- dark matters 6$99.99
- gift pack 6$99.99









