Comparison

Alien Swarm 3 vs Rocky Plane

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

Head to head
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Alien Swarm 3

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If you are a fan of arcade games then you will have already played lots of great space arcade games, well now you can take it to the next level with Alien Swarm 3D. The aliens are invading again, swarming around in dazzling attack patterns. You're task is simple, blow'em all to bits! Can you defeat wave after wave of dazzling alien invaders to save the galaxy. Blast the invaders as they spin and whirl through space in this old school arcade invader game. After 4 fantastic waves you'll get a bonus round, score lots of points to insure you get that next free life. Your ship is equipped with a mega powered blaster, you have unlimited fire power ... unfortunately they do as well! From the golden era of video games we bring this retro arcade game firmly into the 21st century. Its Free so download it now and help defend the galaxy from this band of invading aliens know as Alien Swarm 3D. To control your space ship, pop into the settings screen and choose from tilt action or on screen buttons. Stay calm, don't panic, keep your hair on and you may just survive. Another fabulous shoot'em up from our retro arcade game series.

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Rocky Plane

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Tap the screen to fly through the rocks and get a nice highscore! Collect as many coins as possible to buy brand-new planes at the shop. But be careful, as you might come across some laser beams in the snow or ice world! Rocky Plane offers you: - Great graphics (special thanks to Kenney.nl) - 4 different levels - 4 planes with special mechanics - Endless gameplay - Multiplayer mode! Website: https://www.appsurdgames.com Email: contact@appsurdgames.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Appsurd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Appsurd Twitter: https://twitter.com/Appsurdgames

Screenshots

Alien Swarm 34 screens
Rocky Plane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rocky Plane at every 7 months against Alien Swarm 3's every 23 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Swarm 3 ships an update every 23 months, Rocky Plane every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Alien Swarm 3 versus Rocky Plane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien Swarm 3Rocky Plane
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 7 months โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size67 MB16 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGalatic DroidsTristan Nottelman

In-app purchases

None

Alien Swarm 3

No in-app purchases

None

Rocky Plane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alien Swarm 3 free?
Alien Swarm 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocky Plane free?
Rocky Plane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alien Swarm 3 or Rocky Plane have ads?
Both Alien Swarm 3 and Rocky Plane show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien Swarm 3 or Rocky Plane?
Alien Swarm 3 ships an update every 23 months, and Rocky Plane every 7 months. Most recently, Alien Swarm 3 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rocky Plane on November 11, 2026.

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