Hardboiled vs Squadron 303
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hardboiled
Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.
- Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns
- Strategic turn-based combat
- Atmospheric graphics and sound
- Scavenge for weapons and loot
- Dynamic reputation system
- Robust skill point system
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In a world ravaged by the devastating aftermath of humanity's self-destruction, survival is the ultimate goal. The cataclysmic blast unleashed chaos, leaving only remnants of abandoned towns and cities engulfed in the aftermath of radiation and disease. Among the survivors is Max, determined to piece together the fragments of his shattered life. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after a few stolen car parts set off a chain of events that tests his resolve. Embark on a gripping adventure as Max navigates treacherous landscapes, encountering desperate factions vying for control. As he searches for a new home, conflicts arise, forcing him to confront the delicate balance between justice and survival. Will he reclaim the stolen parts and forge his own path, helping those in need along the way? Or will he resort to ruthless tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake? The choice is yours as Max embraces his role as a harbinger of justice. Features: • Explore a desolate and perilous town, teeming with mysteries and dangers at every turn. • Engage in strategic turn-based combat, utilizing your wits and tactics to outsmart adversaries. • Immerse yourself in atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design, capturing the bleak essence of a post-apocalyptic world. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of diverse weapons and scavenge for valuable loot to enhance your chances of survival. • Shape Max's destiny through a dynamic reputation system, allowing you to choose between acts of compassion or acts of ruthlessness. • Develop Max's skills and attributes through a robust skill point stat system, customizing his abilities to suit your playstyle. • Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. Dive into this gripping post-apocalyptic tale, where your decisions shape the course of Max's journey towards redemption or chaos. Will you navigate the remnants of humanity with empathy and compassion, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks within? The future lies in your hands. Good luck and have fun!
Squadron 303
Experience a World War II dogfight simulation as a Spitfire pilot. Battle against enemy BF-109s using tilt controls and a powerful cannon. Engage in high-speed aerial combat with realistic aircraft speeds.
- WWII Spitfire simulation
- Battle against BF-109s
- Tilt-to-control joystick
- Tap to shoot functionality
- High-speed aerial combat
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The app is a simple simulation of the Spitfire fighter from World War II. You battle against an invasion of BF-109s. You control the plane by tilting your phone like a joystick and shoot by tapping the crosshair. You can also move the joystick with your finger. Your aircraft is equipped with a powerful cannon. The sky is slightly hazy. Can you feel it? The planes fly at high speeds of around 400 mph each. If you miss each other, you likely won’t get another chance. Good luck!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hardboiled at 4.1 against Squadron 303's 2.0. Hardboiled also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 1). Squadron 303's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 30 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Hardboiled costs $1.99 and Squadron 303 $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hardboiled holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hardboiled has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, Squadron 303 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hardboiled | Squadron 303 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (46 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Game Dev Team | Piotr Lapinski |
Customer experience
Hardboiled
Squadron 303
Bugs and requests
Hardboiled
Reported bugs
14 issues- Combat locks you in
- Enemies walk away out of range
- Cannot save game
- Loot disappears after death
- Game crashes during combat
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- Cannot install with Face ID
- Raiders and guardians don't fight each other
- Enemies follow player constantly when attacked
- Cannot escape combat
- Guardians don't protect
- No save zones
- Inventory system unintuitive
- Last encounter is a weak boss
- Spelling mistakes
Requested features
18 requests- More content/levels/chapters
- Sequel with more features
- Save/load feature
- More in-depth character customization
- Perks system
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- Dialogue with NPCs
- Larger world/more maps
- Side quests
- Co-op/multiplayer options
- Tutorial
- Player customization
- More items and loot
- Factions
- Crafting system
- Ability to run away from fights
- GameCenter integration
- Passive skills
- Unique gear
Squadron 303
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hardboiled
No in-app purchases
Squadron 303
No in-app purchases
Questions
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