# Squadron vs Bullet Hell Monday Black

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squadron at 90% against Bullet Hell Monday Black's 66%. Squadron also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (211 vs 40). Bullet Hell Monday Black's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squadron sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bullet Hell Monday Black sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Squadron holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squadron has 211 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Squadron's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bullet Hell Monday Black's.

Squadron ships an update every 5 weeks, Bullet Hell Monday Black every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squadron | Bullet Hell Monday Black |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadron-bullet-hell-shooter/id958215499/reviews)** | [4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday-black/id1468740664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [MASAYUKI ITO](https://appshunter.io/developer/820672202) |

## What reviewers say

### Squadron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadron-bullet-hell-shooter/id958215499)

Pilot a spacecraft in a classic shoot 'em up game to save the universe. Dodge enemy projectiles and master attack patterns in this challenging bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your ship and conquer 30 levels.

**Highlights:** Classic Shoot 'em Up gameplay, Dodge enemy attacks, Understand enemy strategies, Upgrade spacecraft, 30 challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic arcade-style gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🚀 Fast-paced and engaging mechanics
- 💡 Unique ship-switching feature mid-game
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 👆 Finger blocks view during gameplay
- 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward
- 📱 Limited platform availability (iOS only)
- 🔤 Language/localization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after every level on iPad
- Crashes on iOS 9.0.2 with garbled text
- Russian language disappeared
- Screen freezing and lag issues
- Finger position tracking inaccuracy

**Requested features**

- Google Play Store release for Android devices
- Control sensitivity adjustment option
- Bomb button repositioning (not top-right)
- Health/shield bar for ships
- More boss encounters


### Bullet Hell Monday Black

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday-black/id1468740664)

Experience an intense vertical scrolling shooter with overwhelming bullet barrages. Utilize special weapons to overcome extreme difficulty. Features multiple modes, difficulty settings, and replayability with leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Vertical scrolling 2D shooting, Special weapon system, High difficulty levels, Original and Black modes, Leaderboards, Cloud saving

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultra Supporter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Supporter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Stage Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squadron free?

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

### Is Bullet Hell Monday Black free?

Bullet Hell Monday Black is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Squadron or Bullet Hell Monday Black?

Squadron is rated higher. Squadron averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Bullet Hell Monday Black averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do Squadron or Bullet Hell Monday Black have ads?

Neither Squadron nor Bullet Hell Monday Black shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squadron or Bullet Hell Monday Black?

Squadron ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bullet Hell Monday Black every 2 weeks. Most recently, Squadron was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bullet Hell Monday Black on November 3, 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.*