# Hyperburner vs Galaxy Attack

The clearest difference is price: Galaxy Attack at Free against Hyperburner's $2.99. Galaxy Attack also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 55 months) and ratings volume (654K vs 822). Hyperburner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Galaxy Attack is free to download; Hyperburner costs $2.99 up front. Galaxy Attack sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hyperburner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galaxy Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Attack has 654K ratings behind it against 822, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Hyperburner'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.

Hyperburner ships an update every 55 months, Galaxy Attack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyperburner | Galaxy Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperburner/id982763237/reviews) | **[4.7 (654K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 822 | **654K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #120 | **#95** |
| Size | 205 MB | 476 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bad Potion PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/687051817) | [Dino Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777402278) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyperburner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperburner/id982763237)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Pilot a high-speed spaceship through challenging courses in a distant solar system. Master unique zones, unlock new ships, and compete on leaderboards in this responsive space flier designed for mobile play.

**Highlights:** High-speed space flying, Responsive free-steering controls, Seven unique zones with five stages each, Endless-mode leaderboards, Unlockable new ships, Instant respawns

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 🔥 Exhilarating and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Simple but addictive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty in seeing obstacles at times
- 🕰️ Levels can feel repetitive or too short
- 🚫 Lack of support for newer devices
- 🤢 Flashing effects causing discomfort

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches in later levels or endless mode
- Inconsistent hit detection or collision issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and zones to explore
- Additional ships or customization options
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Support for VR or motion controls


### Galaxy Attack

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

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Action, #139 Top Grossing · Action (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 Hyperburner free?

Hyperburner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Galaxy Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hyperburner or Galaxy Attack?

Galaxy Attack is rated higher. Hyperburner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Galaxy Attack averages 4.7 from 654K ratings.

### Do Hyperburner or Galaxy Attack have ads?

Galaxy Attack shows ads; Hyperburner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hyperburner or Galaxy Attack?

Hyperburner ships an update every 55 months, and Galaxy Attack every 4 days. Most recently, Hyperburner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Galaxy Attack on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hyperburner or Galaxy Attack?

Hyperburner currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and Galaxy Attack at #95. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*