Comparison

Line Defense vs Jetscout

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

Head to head
About

Line Defense

Defend Earth from an alien invasion with fast-paced, retro-inspired arcade action. Utilize simple one-finger controls to deploy defenses, collect upgrades, and battle bosses across diverse maps. Enjoy challenging gameplay with a variety of modes and achievements.

Highlights
  • One-finger swipe control
  • Unique power-ups and bosses
  • Collect crystals for upgrades
  • 20 colorful maps and Survival mode
  • Mini games with rewards
  • Game Center Leaderboards
Features
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Inspired from old school retro games, Line Defense offers a fast paced challenging experience with simple controls and frenzy action. Mayday! Alien Invasion: New York, Paris, Moscow, London, Kairo, Beijing, Athens, Dubai. The alien menace strikes without remorse. Starting from major cities of the world, they will reach yours as well. Missiles, bombs, asteroids, alien ships, motherships and more! You are in a position, just with your finger, to protect the earth in this very simple, yet fun and addictive game! Line Defense offers a simple but extremely challenging arcade game experience, mixing mechanics from classic games like Breakout and Missile Command along with mobile game design innovations. The game is designed both for casual and hardcore players. Features: • Simple one finger swipe control. • Unique power-ups, bosses & Motherships. • Collect crystals and get special upgrades for your line (cannons, radar, shield etc.). • 20 colorful maps & Survival mode. • Mini Games for fun and rewards with surprising twists to the basic game-play. • Amazing original soundtrack with dynamic in-game music. • Easy to play - no tutorial needed. • Includes 30+ achievements. • Game Center Leaderboards Support. The game was featured by Apple under "New Games We Love" and "Games We Play Today".

About

Jetscout

Navigate challenging levels using a jetpack with limited fuel. Avoid various hazards to reach the end of each mission and master flight basics. Explore a distant solar system and uncover secrets in a related adventure.

Highlights
  • Jetpack-based platforming
  • Limited fuel mechanic
  • Hazard avoidance (spikes, lasers, plants)
  • 3 unique training missions
  • Exploration of a distant solar system
  • Uncover secrets of an alien race
Features
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Welcome to Jetscout: Boot Camp, a completely free jetpack-based platformer featuring the Jetscout Essential Training Simulation (JETS) for all new Jetscout recruits! Your goal is to reach the end of each mission using only a jetpack with limited fuel. Avoid deadly spikes, plants, lasers and more as you complete 3 unique missions to master the basics of Jetscout flight! When you're ready, you can tackle your first real mission of exploring a distant solar system and uncovering the secrets behind the strange Valunian race in the game Jetscout: Mystery of the Valunians.

Screenshots

Line Defense4 screens
Jetscout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Line Defense at 4.6 against Jetscout's 4.0. Line Defense also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Jetscout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 63%). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Line Defense sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Jetscout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Line Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Defense has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Line Defense's written reviews are positive against 75% of Jetscout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Line Defense ships an update monthly, Jetscout every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Line Defense versus Jetscout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLine DefenseJetscout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLegal Radiation TeamDustin Auxier

Customer experience

Line Defense

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative26.7%

Jetscout

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Line Defense

One-time4
  • 50 Crystals$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 125 Crystals$1.99
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  • 250 Crystals$2.99
None

Jetscout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Line Defense free?
Line Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jetscout free?
Jetscout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Line Defense or Jetscout?
Line Defense is rated higher. Line Defense averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Jetscout averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Line Defense or Jetscout have ads?
Neither Line Defense nor Jetscout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Line Defense or Jetscout?
Line Defense ships an update monthly, and Jetscout every 30 months. Most recently, Line Defense was updated on November 2, 2026 and Jetscout on November 3, 2026.

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