# SPACE INVADERS — user reviews

> 323 indexed App Store user reviews of SPACE INVADERS by TAITO Corporation, rated 4.10/5 from 82 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-invaders/id305608072/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-invaders/id305608072.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 54 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 9

## What do users think of SPACE INVADERS?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Faithful recreation of the original
- 👍 Variety of control options
- 👍 Authentic sounds and visuals
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 👍 Good value for classic game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Small gameplay screen
- 💰 Overpriced for a classic game
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Firing sound cuts out
- Game freezes and crashes
- Controls stop working after updates

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode
- Leaderboards and achievements
- More game modes and content updates
- Improved controls and sensitivity

## Newest reviews (17 of 323)

### 2/5 — 5.8/10 Not for me really

*2026-07-10, version 1.4.0*

No offense, but it's not as fun as the one at Dave and Busters

### 2/5 — 不満足

*2026-04-23*

金払ってダウンロードしたはいいが音が出ない！
無音で楽しさ半減でつまらない。あと左右の動作が鈍く敵のミサイルを交わすのが遅く撃沈されることしばし。

### 5/5 — Ottima !!!!

*2023-06-17, version 1.4.0*

Aggiungete il comando fire control automatico.
Per il resto ok.
Enzo66

### 5/5 — Great version -works well in touch screen

*2022-12-29, version 1.4.0*

Just simple classic spacies and it plays well

### 4/5 — Update

*2022-12-24, version 1.4.0*

Needs to be updated for Apple magic keyboard and landscape mode , otherwise is useless to hold it on portrait and  try to play

### 5/5 — Great!

*2022-11-28, version 1.4.0*

After getting and paying for a clone (The Invaders, which I highly recommend) I figured I’d buy this one as well. I’m happy with both! I play this, the original, when I want just a little bit more of a challenge. I’m happy!!!

### 5/5 — Space invaders

*2022-09-04, version 1.4.0*

WOW I was playing the black and white version of this back in the late ‘70s. 😂🤣😂 My reflexes have obviously got way slower and it’s on a touch screen but it’s still great fun. Thanks for the memories 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

### 5/5 — fire button?

*2022-02-05, version 1.4.0*

we like the game, very much like original arcade, but it seems to me on orig you could tap rapidly on the fire button to fire a barrage.  that doesnt seem to be the case here.  maybe i am doing something wrong.  would be interesting to know if this is an emulator of orig game hardware and code, or a rewrite.

### 5/5 — Good game

*2021-11-23, version 1.4.0*

I beat space invaders first try when I down load it this game it is  not a ripoff it laggy tho so that the only problem you should slow down the last invader it super fast and it goes down so it easier and harder

### 5/5 — DUALSHOCK対応

*2021-09-13*

DUALSHOCKに対応してるんですね。
そういうことはわかるように言ってくれないと！
画面上のコントローラより快適にプレイできました。

### 5/5 — Outstanding port, Outstanding business practices

*2021-09-09, version 1.4.0*

Unlike other apps that drown you in ads, this arcade port just makes you purchase the game. In my opinion this is better. And the port is phenomenal. Not only is gameplay phenomenal and accurate to the arcade, but the settings allow players to re-create the experience of the arcade cabinet version they grew up with. You can seamlessly change between monotone, color, the cellophane overlay, and the original moon backdrop. You can also choose between a joystick or buttons. It even has tilt control options! I do have two small issues with the app. Using the moon backdrop option, the UFO is incorrectly colored white instead of red. Secondly, the menu could use a slight update. It is obvious that this app is a relic from the App Stores early days. That being said, they have updated the app to keep it functional and full screen unlike some older apps. I would definitely recommend this.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2021-08-10, version 1.4.0*

Awesome! Not as good as frenzy but still awesome I’ve played the snes version before but this is better! -JDog Plays

### 4/5 — レバー操作の要望

*2021-02-20*

左手のレバーから指を離さなくても中立に戻せば自機の動きが止まるようになると嬉しいです。

### 4/5 — 懐かしくて新鮮！！

*2020-10-04*

昔ハマった世代としては、たまらないですね。

### 4/5 — Best!

*2020-09-27, version 1.4.0*

Super fun super retro!

### 5/5 — Blast From The Past!

*2020-06-12, version 1.4.0*

SO MUCH FUN to re-live this game on my phone. Beautifully designed and executed. Well worth the money. A+! ♥️♥️♥️

### 3/5 — No sound

*2020-04-14, version 1.4.0*

There’s no sound. Max volume, no sound.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Controls on IPhone

*2025-05-08, version 1.4.0*

I have control set to sensitive and it still moves on its own. No way to win with poor control! Shots are delayed somewhat. If there’s a fix, let me know.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2024-02-03, version 1.4.0*

Very unresponsive controls. Deleted after 10 frustrating minutes

### 1/5 — Need help

*2020-11-28, version 1.4.0*

How can I change the settings to English thank you

### 1/5 — 研修生が作ったの？

*2019-08-23*

インベーダーの挙動から、移動音から、インターフェースまで全てデタラメ。
碌にやった事がない奴が作ったんだろうな。

### 1/5 — Nope...want a refund!

*2019-04-16, version 1.3.0*

I’ll be complaining to Apple and demanding a refund. Spent 4 bucks on a game that indicated it was updated for iPhone X. All they did was fill the screen with cartoony wallpaper borders on top and bottom and kept the same tiny iPhone 5 size screen for gameplay. Cheap lazy jerks, minimal effort just to say it was updated for new phones...but really it wasn’t at all. WEASEL deception and makes the game totally crappy to play. Thanks for nothing and the work I have to do now requesting a refund.

### 1/5 — Une plaisanterie !!!

*2019-02-03*

J’ai joué à ce jeu plus jeune...

Je suis sur d’une chose, ce jeu n’est absolument pas fidèle a celui que j’ai bien connu.

Les tirs c’est une horreur ! Pour avoir un tir, il faut tapoter 4 fois sur l’écran.

Messieurs les développeurs... vous jouez à quoi là 🤔 dépêchez vous de rectifier ce point faible de se jeu !
Les tirs doivent être représentatifs d’une nombre de fois où je touche l’écran avec mon doigt... n’est ce pas !

Et non pas 4 pour 1 !

Enfin si toutefois vous avez un cerveau.

Bien bonjour chez vous

### 1/5 — Don’t waste money

*2018-12-28, version 1.3.0*

Slow and unresponsive. Waste of 2.99.

### 1/5 — Nul

*2018-12-25*

ARCHI N U L !!!!  Aucune précision, jouer est impossible. Poubelle directo !

### 1/5 — TAITOは顧客を切り捨てる会社

*2018-08-14*

以前はスペースインベーダーはiPhone専用で、iPadにはスペースインベーダー for iPadが発売されていた。
ところが突然、スペースインベーダーがユニバーサルアプリとなり、スペースインベーダー for iPadは消されてしまった。
スペースインベーダー for iPadを購入した私は、なぜもう一度スペースインベーダーを購入しないといけないのか？
既に消されてしまったスペースインベーダー for iPadのレビューに書き込みはできないので、私にできる事はここにコメントを残すことだけです。

### 1/5 — Muy malo

*2018-02-06, version 1.2.0*

Pantalla ridículamente pequeña, sin soporte para controladores externos y no adaptada al iPhone X. He intentando devolverla pero no me lo permiten. NO LA COMPRES

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Almost like the arcade

*2026-06-18, version 1.4.0*

I just went to the arcade today and I saw space invaders there and it was my favorite game there so when I got home today I tried to to find this game and I say this game is worth the  cash

### 5/5 — Igual que el original

*2025-12-27, version 1.4.0*

Me encanta, es un juego retro como el de los recreativos

### 5/5 — The Best

*2025-12-10*

The best game of all time!

### 5/5 — なんで星5いってないのって思うくらいおもろい

*2025-04-08*

何でかは知らないけど操作性も結構良くてゲームも面白いのに何で星が3.9くらいで止まってんのかわからない

### 5/5 — This is the real one!

*2024-10-21, version 1.4.0*

It’s nice to see original game developers port their own games over to iOS. Space Invaders seems to work flawlessly. It behaves exactly as I remember the old arcade versions behaving (not harder or easier). Back in the day, I spent MANY quarters in the arcade on this and many hours on the Atari 2600 playing this. This port looks good, sounds right, and it’s loads of fun. Worth the $4 to me.

### 5/5 — Please bring back Infinity Gene.

*2024-08-25, version 1.4.0*

Taito, if you're seeing this, please bring back Infinity Gene. It's been almost 7 years since it became unavailable on IOS 11 and later. I hope this game comes back and has added support for the newer IOS versions so I can finally play the game again and relive my childhood nostalgia.

### 5/5 — Classico!

*2024-05-20, version 1.4.0*

Un classico senza tempo.

### 5/5 — Controller support

*2024-04-22, version 1.4.0*

Love your game but can’t really enjoy it to its full potential without an update for the use of backbone controller

### 5/5 — Me encanta!

*2024-02-26, version 1.4.0*

Me gusta mucho! Y si lo mejoran? Sería más chido, aunque que sea un poquito, No se si ven si le di 5 estrellas, pero al mismo tiempo me da nostalgia el juego. Y… Somos los únicos??!!

### 5/5 — Danke Taito Co.

*2023-08-28*

Genau wie damals, für die neuen Generation Spieler vielleicht schwer verständlich, die Spieler von damals werden sehr glücklich sein. Tolle Umsetzung auf iOS, macht einfach Spaß wie damals. Danke an die Entwickler das ihr uns nicht vergisst. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars for Best Games Ever

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*