Comparison

Standoff vs Galaxy Pirates

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Standoff

Engage in real-time strategy battles against a friend on a single iPad. Deploy troops, tanks, and cannons to destroy your opponent's resources and claim victory. Utilize support call-ins to gain an edge in this intense arcade-strategy hybrid.

Highlights
  • Two-player real-time strategy on one iPad
  • Arsenal of cannons, troops, and tanks
  • Build and deploy up to 6 ground units
  • Giant cannon with 3 firing modes
  • Support call-ins: Alpha team, Air Strike, Heal Beam
  • Climb leaderboards and crush friends' scores
Features
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In an empty tract of the milky way where the desperate head in search of something better, you must Standoff against the galaxy’s most fearless opponents - your friends. Standoff pits two players against each other on the same iPad. Players, known as ‘Tub Jumpers’ must destroy their opponent with an arsenal of cannons, troops, tanks, and tubs. Use methodical strategy to build and guide your army through no mans land to take out your enemy’s resources. Blast your cannon to add fire to the mix. Take advantage of support call ins to turn the tide of the battle. Destroy the enemy through any means possible. - Unique two player real time strategy on one ipad - Intense mix of real time strategy and arcade style play - Play between a variety of maps from different areas of the Scutum Crux - Control & manage your Battle Station - Build & Deploy up to 6 ground units with unique abilities from your battle station at any one time - Fire at the other team with a GIANT cannon equipped with 3 firing modes - Turn the tide with support call ins including: -- Alpha team : 6 rifle infantry are dropped in by chopper on your side of the map. -- Air Strike : Cut a gaping hole in the enemy lines with a bombing run. -- Heal Beam : Bring your forces back to full health. - 1500 free tokens to spend on support call ins - Climb the Leaderboards and crush your friends high scores Standoff is the ultimate multiplayer experience for iPad bringing a whole new level of gaming to the App Store. This game is free to play, however there are purchases available for additional game content. A premium upgrade is available for players after a more ‘ad free’ gaming experience. Take that bet to the table, end it with Standoff. = MORE = Website - www.tubjumpers.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/TubJumpers Youtube - www.youtube.com/user/NYUKNYUKGAMES Google+ - www.plus.google.com/+Tubjumpers/posts Music - www.davidlong.co.nz/ Make your own game - http://gamefroot.com/tubjumpers/ Meet other tub jumpers - www.meetup.com/Tub-Jumpers-Standoff/ Join the conversation - #TubJumpers #Standoff

About

Galaxy Pirates

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
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Are you a fan of space shooting games and barrage games and love bombing enemies to win glory? If the answer is "Yes!" Galaxy Pirates - Shooting Game is the perfect game for you! Play as a notorious galaxy pirate, a bounty hunter, on an adventure to an alien-infested planet. Get ready and fly! Galaxy Pirates - Shooting Game - the hottest shooting game of the year. The game is created based on the classic shooting game and has all the best features of the classic game, but integrates a completely new game system. Beautiful graphics and a captivating story mean you won't be able to stop once you start. There are a variety of airships to choose from, each with its own skills, so every time you play with a new ship, you'll have a new experience: new characters and unique weapons! Two companions will be your companions in this grand adventure. Discover and conquer new territories in a vast galaxy, where enemies await you. Defeat or defeated – only you decide! Galaxy Pirates. Feature: - Beautiful graphics and incredible music - Runs smoothly on every device - Multiple game modes: campaign, endless - There will be fierce boss battles every 3 levels How to play? - Touch the screen to control the ship - Upgrade your ships and power cores - Buy new boats - Conquer new destinations to earn incredible treasures and prizes Play Galaxy Pirates - Shooting Game, gear up and fly!

Screenshots

Galaxy Pirates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Standoff at none against Galaxy Pirates's shown. Standoff also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Galaxy Pirates's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Standoff sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Standoff against 5.0 for Galaxy Pirates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Standoff ships an update every 9 days, Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Standoff versus Galaxy Pirates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStandoffGalaxy Pirates
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB137 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGamelab军 黄

Customer experience

Standoff

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Galaxy Pirates

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Standoff

One-time3
  • Raider Token Pack$4.99
  • Invader Token Pack$9.99
  • Conqueror Token Pack$19.99
10 purchases

Galaxy Pirates

One-time10
  • PILE GEM PACK$0.49
  • STACK GEM PACK$0.99
  • BOX GEM PACK$1.99
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  • STARTER PACK$1.99
  • PREMIUM$2.99
  • OFFER PACK$2.99
  • SILVER GEM PACK$3.99
  • STARTER PACK OLD$3.99
  • GOLD GEM PACK$9.99
  • EMERALD GEM PACK$24.99

Questions

Is Standoff free?
Standoff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxy Pirates free?
Galaxy Pirates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Standoff or Galaxy Pirates?
Standoff and Galaxy Pirates are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Standoff or Galaxy Pirates have ads?
Galaxy Pirates shows ads; Standoff does not.
Which is updated more often, Standoff or Galaxy Pirates?
Standoff ships an update every 9 days, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, Standoff was updated on October 10, 2026 and Galaxy Pirates on September 30, 2026.

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