Comparison

Empires and Squadron vs Arkfront

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

Head to head
About

Empires and Squadron

Pilot your spaceship through the galaxy, engaging in thrilling combat to destroy enemy aircraft and spaceships. Experience an exciting new aerial warfare game.

Highlights
  • Aircraft combat
  • Spaceship control
  • Galaxy exploration
  • Enemy destruction
Features
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A new amazing aircraft game. You must control your spaceship to destroy the enemies,plane, in galaxy

About

Arkfront

Guide humanity's last hope across the galaxy to a new home. Strategize in the hangar, customize ships and equipment, then engage in fast-paced arcade combat. Explore over 120 randomly generated levels, gather resources, and upgrade your arsenal for survival.

Highlights
  • Strategic hangar preparation
  • Customizable ship loadouts
  • Randomly generated campaigns
  • Fast-paced arcade action
  • Multiple game modes
  • Resource gathering and research
Features
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Guide your colony across the galaxy to reach Eden, the new home for mankind. “If you enjoy shooters with unique strategic twists then don’t hesitate to give Arkfront a shot…” - TouchArcade “…there’s sure to be heaps of content for you to work through on your way to finding that intergalactic paradise.” - PocketGamer “Arkfront is a MUST-HAVE!” - SnapAttack Supports: GameCenter achievements iCloud save syncing Haptic response during gameplay Plan ahead in the hangar, customize loadouts with upgradable equipment and ships, spend riches on new gear and research. Then plot your course through the Galactic Map towards Eden, defending the ARK and the future of humanity along with it. Gather resources and experience to use on future attempts. The campaign offers more than 120 levels to increase the diversity of each attempt. Find events for higher rewards and outposts for shopping and repairing along your way. FAST-PACED ACTION: Mobile first controls make high-paced arcade action simple to play, but hard to master. GALACTIC MAP: The Galactic Map system randomly generates new campaigns. Pulling from a collection of over 120 levels, each attempt is always unique. PREPARE: Build your custom loadout slots using the gear you want and set-off across the galaxy. Each attempt grants experience and coins to use on unlocking or leveling up powerups. 9 ships, 7 unique powerups, turrets, shield upgrades and 4 supers are available through the galaxy. WAYS TO PLAY: Play the campaign, a weekly challenge level, or alternative game modes like Countdown, Endless and Boss Rush. Arkfront demands short-term skill, medium-term preparation, and long-term planning in order to survive. SUPPORT: Twitter: @arkfront_game Email: shamus@arkfront.net

Screenshots

Empires and Squadron4 screens
Arkfront4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Empires and Squadron at Free against Arkfront's $3.99. Empires and Squadron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 10.0). Arkfront's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Empires and Squadron is free to download; Arkfront costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Empires and Squadron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arkfront has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Empires and Squadron versus Arkfront: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmpires and SquadronArkfront
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews—68.2% of reviews
Number of ratings132 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB175 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperToan NguyenIntensity Faucet Games, Inc.

Customer experience

Empires and Squadron

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

Arkfront

All ratings32 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

Empires and Squadron

No in-app purchases

None

Arkfront

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Empires and Squadron free?
Empires and Squadron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arkfront free?
Arkfront costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Empires and Squadron or Arkfront?
Empires and Squadron is rated higher. Empires and Squadron averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arkfront averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.
Do Empires and Squadron or Arkfront have ads?
Neither Empires and Squadron nor Arkfront shows ads.

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