# Invaders Inc. vs X

The clearest difference is ads: X at none against Invaders Inc.'s shown. X also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.3). Invaders Inc.'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Invaders Inc. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and X sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

X holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 65 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Invaders Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 56% of X's.

Invaders Inc. ships an update every 3 months, X every 17 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invaders Inc. | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-inc-alien-plague/id1077747523/reviews) | **[3.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-core-galactic-plague/id1104849567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PHB Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/449688752) | [Mikhail Vladimirovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/660171136) |

## What reviewers say

### Invaders Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-inc-alien-plague/id1077747523)

Lead an alien invasion in this fast-paced strategy game. Choose from various alien races, harvest resources, and upgrade your forces to conquer Earth. Experience challenging gameplay with multiple difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Lead alien invasion, Choose from three alien races, Harvest and upgrade resources, Evolve alien species, Upgrade spaceships, Produce weapons of war

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive strategy gameplay
- 💰 Free-to-play model
- 👽 Unique alien invasion theme
- 🧠 Simple yet strategic mechanics
- ⚙️ Multiple difficulty levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⏸️ Forced ads even to quit the game
- 🐢 Slow progression and point accumulation
- 😴 Limited content and gets boring quickly
- 📋 Limited to only three alien races

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after selecting difficulty
- White screen glitches after ads
- Unclosable ads preventing gameplay
- Ads bypass ad blockers
- Button malfunctions and unresponsive taps

**Requested features**

- Add more alien races
- Implement pause and speed controls
- Add visual effects and animations
- Include more detailed country-level maps
- Add online multiplayer mode


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-core-galactic-plague/id1104849567)

Lead an alien invasion force to conquer Earth in this challenging strategy game. Utilize unique alien species and over fifty invasion tactics, evolving your army as you fight against humanity's defenses. Experience a galactic war where only the most strategic players can achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Alien invasion strategy, Ten alien species to command, Over fifty strategic invasion variants, Extensive upgrade trees, Challenging gameplay, Galactic war simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000+100 crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000+250 crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| USSR | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4000+450 crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reptilians | $3.99 | one-time |
| Insectoids | $3.99 | one-time |
| Egypt gods | $3.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Council | $3.99 | one-time |
| 9000+2200 crystals | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Interesting concept
- 👍 Good music
- 👍 Can be played offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚖️ Extremely difficult on easy
- ⚖️ Unbalanced gameplay
- ⚖️ Paywalls for progression
- ⚖️ In-game purchases not working
- ⚖️ Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- In-game purchases not working
- Buy button unresponsive
- Game crashes and restarts progress
- Egyptian Gods race not working
- Scripture for mobility not infecting new countries

**Requested features**

- Fix in-game purchase issues
- Add more characters/races
- Add new gimmicks
- Make game easier
- More crystal ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Invaders Inc. free?

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

### Is X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Invaders Inc. or X?

X is rated higher. Invaders Inc. averages 3.3 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while X averages 3.6 from 65 ratings.

### Do Invaders Inc. or X have ads?

Invaders Inc. shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Invaders Inc. or X?

Invaders Inc. ships an update every 3 months, and X every 17 months. Most recently, Invaders Inc. was updated on November 2, 2026 and X on November 2, 2026.

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