# Pilot Ace vs Galaxy Attack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pilot Ace at 100% against Galaxy Attack's 52%. Pilot Ace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). Galaxy Attack's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Attack sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pilot Ace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galaxy Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Attack has 654K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Pilot Ace's written reviews are positive against 52% of Galaxy Attack's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pilot Ace ships an update every 3 months, Galaxy Attack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot Ace | Galaxy Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-ace/id833488539/reviews) | **[4.7 (654K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **654K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 5 MB | 487 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sean Kosanovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/694353248) | [Dino Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777402278) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot Ace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-ace/id833488539)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat, shooting down missiles while navigating challenging environments. Fly faster as you progress, reaching supersonic speeds. Compete with friends and players worldwide on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Shoot down oncoming missiles, Fly through challenging environments, Reach supersonic speeds, Refuel mid-flight, Unlock new aircraft, Compete on global leaderboards, Challenge friends

**In-app purchases:** none


### Galaxy Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Action, #84 Top Free · Action, #157 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Pilot a lone spaceship to defend Earth from relentless alien swarms in this classic space shooter. Upgrade your weapons and skills to overcome increasingly difficult challenges across numerous levels and intense boss battles.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer mode, High quality graphics, Active skills, 140 levels, Boss battles, Gun and laser upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Crystal Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Military Chest x10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| X2 Win Point, Zero Lose Point | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Coin (Flash Sale) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Event Item Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stone Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: 400 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Event coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Fun retro arcade style
- 👍 Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking in PvP
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and purchases
- Rewards not registering properly
- Connectivity issues in PvP

**Requested features**

- Improved skill-based matchmaking
- More free currency and upgrades
- Ability to select purchased ships
- Reduced difficulty curve
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot Ace free?

Pilot Ace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Galaxy Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pilot Ace or Galaxy Attack?

Galaxy Attack is rated higher. Pilot Ace averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Galaxy Attack averages 4.7 from 654K ratings.

### Do Pilot Ace or Galaxy Attack have ads?

Galaxy Attack shows ads; Pilot Ace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot Ace or Galaxy Attack?

Pilot Ace ships an update every 3 months, and Galaxy Attack every 4 days. Most recently, Pilot Ace was updated on July 29, 2026 and Galaxy Attack on September 26, 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.*