Comparison

Axel Arcade vs Astro Invaders

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

Head to head
About

Axel Arcade

Test your reflexes in this action-packed game where you control an avatar using tilt controls. Dodge a variety of enemy types, collect powerups, and customize your character with unique skins. Compete with friends on leaderboards and complete daily missions for rewards.

Highlights
  • Revolutionary tilt controls
  • Collect and upgrade powerups
  • Over 30 different skins
  • Daily and Bonus Missions
  • Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements
  • Retro-style graphics
Features
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Do you even tilt? Axel Arcade is THE game that puts your tilting skills to the test! Control your avatar as waves of hollow enemies are sent to eliminate your spherical force. Avoid the Blue Boxers and Silver Pulsars that aim to destroy you in numbers. Stop the Green Attractor from stealing your gold and stay close to the Purple Repeller, but not too close! Flee from the Red Exploder and the enemies that will be blasted in your direction, beware of the devastatingly quick Indigo Shaker that will pounce when you least expect it and watch out for the Super Giant that destroys everything in its path! FEATURES: * Revolutionary tilt controls - play from any position, whether lying in bed or standing in a moving train! * Collect and upgrade powerups to help you survive and destroy your enemies! * Choose from over 30 different Skins to play with! * Complete Daily Missions and Bonus Missions and cash in on big rewards. * Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements to compete with your friends. * Beautiful retro-style/Deus-Ex inspired graphics and swipeable menus. * Incredibly fun, fast and frantic action, endless game play!

About

Astro Invaders

Experience an intense arcade space battle with simple controls. Upgrade your ship to rapidly grow stronger and defeat challenging bosses. Uncover a lasting story through 21 boss encounters.

Highlights
  • Simple movement and shooting controls
  • Intense space battles
  • Ship upgrades for rapid growth
  • 21 boss battles
  • Uncover a lasting story
  • Casual action and rail shooter mechanics
Features
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● Dodge While Moving, Shoot While Standing Still ! An Intense Space Battle Unfolds With Simple Controls! This Is A Fresh New Arcade Shooter That Avoids Maniac-Level Bullet Hell And Instead Borrows The Best Of Trendy Casual Action Games And Classic Rail Shooter Mechanics. ● The Thrill Of Rapid Growth Through Upgrades ! Upgrade Your Ship, Crush The Bosses You Once Struggled Against In An Instant, And Gather Bits For Even Faster Upgrades ! ● Fast-Paced, Impactful Gameplay With A Lasting Story. A Tight Experience Packed With 21 Boss Battles And No Filler Enemy Fights—Only Those Who Reach The Ending Will Uncover The Story Behind The Game !

Screenshots

Axel Arcade4 screens
Astro Invaders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Astro Invaders at 5.0 against Axel Arcade's 4.0. Astro Invaders also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Axel Arcade's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Axel Arcade sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Astro Invaders sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Astro Invaders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axel Arcade ships an update every 3 weeks, Astro Invaders weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Axel Arcade versus Astro Invaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxel ArcadeAstro Invaders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB110 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDon DemetriusSang Yoon Lee

Customer experience

Axel Arcade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Astro Invaders

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Axel Arcade

One-time3
  • Bag of Chips$0.99
  • Box of Chips$1.99
  • Chest of Chips$2.99
6 purchases

Astro Invaders

One-time6
  • Unlimited Ad Skip$0.99
  • 10000 Bit Pack$0.99
  • Super Bit Pack$1.99
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  • Mega Bit Pack$2.99
  • 50000 Bit Pack$2.99
  • 150000 Bit Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Axel Arcade free?
Axel Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astro Invaders free?
Astro Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Axel Arcade or Astro Invaders?
Astro Invaders is rated higher. Axel Arcade averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Astro Invaders averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Axel Arcade or Astro Invaders have ads?
Astro Invaders shows ads; Axel Arcade does not.
Which is updated more often, Axel Arcade or Astro Invaders?
Axel Arcade ships an update every 3 weeks, and Astro Invaders weekly. Most recently, Axel Arcade was updated on October 9, 2026 and Astro Invaders on October 18, 2026.

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