# Axel Arcade vs Astro Invaders

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axel Arcade | Astro Invaders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axel-arcade/id1139765912/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-invaders/id6751432275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 290 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Don Demetrius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139765911) | [Sang Yoon Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639696646) |

## What reviewers say

### Axel Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axel-arcade/id1139765912)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Box of Chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Chips | $2.99 | one-time |


### Astro Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-invaders/id6751432275)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Ad Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Bit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bit Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Bit Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150000 Bit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*