Retro Blasters vs SpaceCaps Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro Blasters
Experience classic arcade action with modern graphics and sound. This game reimagines beloved retro titles for an intense, fast-paced adventure.
- Classic arcade gameplay
- Modern graphics
- Enhanced sound effects
- Action-packed experience
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Blast into a fast, score-chasing space battle. Dodge enemy fire, weave through waves of attackers, and unleash fireballs and shockwaves when the screen fills with danger. FEATURES • Fast, classic arcade-shooter action • Fireballs and screen-clearing shockwaves • Short runs with instant restarts • High-score chasing and Game Center competition • Multiple ship skins • Optional Support Pack with bonuses and no ads • Free to download on iPhone and iPad
SpaceCaps Explorer
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Pilot your ship through ever-deadlier zones in a space arcade game built around short, intense runs. Drag to dodge — your ship fires on its own. Every run ends the same way: stronger for the next one. - EASY TO PLAY One finger. Drag to move, dodge the meteors, collect the stardust. - DIE, UPGRADE, COME BACK STRONGER Every run earns stardust to upgrade damage, fire rate, multishot, orbital drones and more. Go further with every launch. - COLOSSAL BOSSES Every 10 zones a giant boss with unique attack patterns blocks your way. Dodge the barrages and take it down to advance. - PRESTIGE: STAR CORES Hit the ceiling? Reset on your own terms and earn Star Cores — the rare currency that buys permanent bonuses and exclusive ships with their own firing styles. - ALWAYS A REASON TO COME BACK Daily missions, achievements, milestone chests, power-ups (shield, frenzy, piercing laser, bomb...) and records to share with friends. Free, no ads / Runs take just minutes — perfect for any break / Works offline / In English, Portuguese and Spanish How far can you get?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpaceCaps Explorer at none against Retro Blasters's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Retro Blasters sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SpaceCaps Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Retro Blasters | SpaceCaps Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Hawk Studios, LLC | Ronaldo Paranhos |
In-app purchases
Retro Blasters
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Support Pack$3.99
SpaceCaps Explorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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