# Galaga Wars vs Galaxy Invaders

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Galaga Wars at 2.3K against Galaxy Invaders's 58. Galaga Wars also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Galaxy Invaders's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaga Wars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Invaders sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galaxy Invaders holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaga Wars has 2.3K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Galaga Wars's written reviews are positive against 47% of Galaxy Invaders's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Galaga Wars ships an update monthly, Galaxy Invaders every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaga Wars | Galaxy Invaders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaga-wars/id1073959479/reviews) | **[4.2 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-invaders-space-attack/id6443981789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe](https://appshunter.io/developer/580781332) | [PUMPKIN VN CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579553595) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaga Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaga-wars/id1073959479)

Pilot a starship through endless waves of alien attackers in this retro-inspired space shooter. Upgrade your weapons and utilize unique abilities to defeat formidable bosses and save the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Fight endless alien waves, Upgrade and level up your craft, Use 4 unique ship abilities, Classic retro shooter gameplay, Battle alien bosses

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Galaxian Ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starblade ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Xevious ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Santa's Space Sleigh | $2.99 | one-time |
| A lot of coins. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sky Kid Ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| PAC-MAN ship | $4.99 | one-time |
| OMG SO MANY COINS!!! | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch-based gameplay
- 🎶 Nostalgic soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Limited lives and progress resets

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and high scores lost after updates
- Ads fail to load, causing game to freeze
- Ship controls become unresponsive at times
- Warp bonus text covers the screen during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Ability to save and restore progress across devices
- More ship variety and customization options
- Improved boss battle mechanics


### Galaxy Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-invaders-space-attack/id6443981789)

Engage in an ultimate space shooting game with classic arcade style and modern expression. Explore galaxies, battle alien invaders with advanced weaponry, and collect powerful spaceships and drones. Enjoy offline play and compete with others globally.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade space shooting gameplay, Multiplayer modes (1v1, 1v3, 2v2, survival), PVP online and co-op missions, Variety of enemies and challenging bosses, Collect 15 spaceships and 12 drones, Unlock legendary ships with superpowers, Offline playable

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIP PART 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revive Crystal | $1.99 | one-time |
| SHIP PART 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reflex and Swarm Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Variant 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reinforcement Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| BIG EVENT PACK | $17.99 | one-time |
| SALE 50% OFF | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaga Wars free?

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

### Is Galaxy Invaders free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galaga Wars or Galaxy Invaders?

Galaxy Invaders is rated higher. Galaga Wars averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Galaxy Invaders averages 4.2 from 58 ratings.

### Do Galaga Wars or Galaxy Invaders have ads?

Both Galaga Wars and Galaxy Invaders show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaga Wars or Galaxy Invaders?

Galaga Wars ships an update monthly, and Galaxy Invaders every 2 weeks. Most recently, Galaga Wars was updated on November 6, 2026 and Galaxy Invaders on November 3, 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.*