Comparison

Pixel Asteroids vs Dockit Rocket

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Asteroids

Pilot a spaceship in this retro arcade game to defend Earth from incoming asteroids. Spin, shoot, and maneuver to survive as long as possible and achieve a high score. Compete with friends and set new records in this classic space shooter.

Highlights
  • 360-degree spaceship control
  • Asteroid shooting mechanics
  • High score system
  • Compete with friends
  • Classic 80s pixel graphics
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Old-school 80-s pixel game. Help to save our planet Earth from an asteroid collision! Spin 360 degrees, shoot, lean and do everything possible to avoid a hit by an asteroid or any kind of space dust. Stay alive as long as possible by shooting and avoiding the asteroids. Imagine yourself a spaceship pilot and destroy all asteroids and earn as many points as possible! Set an new record , compete with friends! Enjoy and have fun!

About

Dockit Rocket

Engage in a challenging arcade-style game with procedurally generated levels. Choose from specialized rockets to enhance your gameplay and discover new challenges every hour.

Highlights
  • One-touch gameplay
  • High-score chaser
  • Endless arcade experience
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Seven specialized rockets
  • Hourly unique level generation
  • QR code level scanner
Features
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"I've been getting pretty good at Dockit Rocket; it really helped once I figured out my playing style and bought the right rocket for my style. Also, when I approached the game more as an actual arcade game, which requires effort and concentration, I started to really enjoy it." - Davy "This is a stunningly polished, beautiful colored and well presented homage to old arcade times. Really, such a outstanding work of a single Dev where you see and feel how much love and thoughts he put in. Congrats!" - Qwertz555 "One of the hardest games for me. I really like the graphics and the arcade feel." - Jayg2015 "Holy cow this game is hard. Really liking the style of it!" - RossmanBrothersGames Docket Rocket is a one-touch, high-score-chaser, endless-arcade, procedurally generated, extravaganza. Features: - Choose from seven specialized rockets to amp up your game-play. - A brand-new level is created every hour, it's exactly the same one for everyone world-wide, regardless of location or device. - Features a barcode/QR code scanner that generates a unique level; scan as many as you like for an endless supply of content.

Screenshots

Pixel Asteroids4 screens
Dockit Rocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Asteroids at Free against Dockit Rocket's $0.99. Pixel Asteroids also leads on ratings volume (888 vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.6). Dockit Rocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On update cadence, 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

Pixel Asteroids is free to download; Dockit Rocket costs $0.99 up front. Pixel Asteroids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dockit Rocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dockit Rocket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Asteroids has 888 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Asteroids ships an update every 2 months, Dockit Rocket every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pixel Asteroids versus Dockit Rocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel AsteroidsDockit Rocket
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (888 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings888 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSylok MediaDanny Bliss

Customer experience

Pixel Asteroids

All ratings888 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Dockit Rocket

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Asteroids

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$0.99
None

Dockit Rocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Asteroids free?
Pixel Asteroids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dockit Rocket free?
Dockit Rocket costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Asteroids or Dockit Rocket?
Dockit Rocket is rated higher. Pixel Asteroids averages 4.6 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while Dockit Rocket averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pixel Asteroids or Dockit Rocket have ads?
Neither Pixel Asteroids nor Dockit Rocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Asteroids or Dockit Rocket?
Pixel Asteroids ships an update every 2 months, and Dockit Rocket every 3 months. Most recently, Pixel Asteroids was updated on October 9, 2026 and Dockit Rocket on September 30, 2026.

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