# Innerstellar vs Classic Maelstrom

The clearest difference is rating: Classic Maelstrom at 5.0 against Innerstellar's 4.0. Classic Maelstrom also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). Innerstellar's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Innerstellar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classic Maelstrom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classic Maelstrom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Innerstellar has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Innerstellar ships an update every 6 months, Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Innerstellar | Classic Maelstrom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innerstellar/id984387480/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GalacticThumb Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955128546) | [Sam Lantinga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885293004) |

## What reviewers say

### Innerstellar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innerstellar/id984387480)

Navigate through a cosmic landscape, strategically avoiding colored portals while seeking out black portals to advance. Experience a unique musical journey with a soundtrack by AIRGLOW.

**Highlights:** Portal avoidance gameplay, Black portal collection, Cosmic travel theme, Original soundtrack by AIRGLOW

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Classic Maelstrom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912)

Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.

**Highlights:** Fast-action gameplay, Classic pixel graphics, Original sounds, Cooperative multiplayer, Competitive multiplayer, Mobile touch controls, Game controller support, Kid Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Innerstellar free?

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

### Is Classic Maelstrom free?

Classic Maelstrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Innerstellar or Classic Maelstrom?

Classic Maelstrom is rated higher. Innerstellar averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Classic Maelstrom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Innerstellar or Classic Maelstrom have ads?

Neither Innerstellar nor Classic Maelstrom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Innerstellar or Classic Maelstrom?

Innerstellar ships an update every 6 months, and Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. Most recently, Innerstellar was updated on October 20, 2026 and Classic Maelstrom on October 31, 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.*