# Gnome Invaders vs Kessler Sky

The clearest difference is rating: Kessler Sky at 5.0 against Gnome Invaders's 4.2. Kessler Sky also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Gnome Invaders's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gnome Invaders sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Kessler Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kessler Sky holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gnome Invaders has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gnome Invaders ships an update monthly, Kessler Sky every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gnome Invaders | Kessler Sky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnome-invaders/id1159458847/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kessler-sky/id6809026749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAW Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159458845) | [THE RISE COLLECTION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000072797) |

## What reviewers say

### Gnome Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnome-invaders/id1159458847)

Defend precious flowers from an onslaught of gnomes using a variety of unique weapons. Travel to diverse locations, battle other players in the arena, and test your luck with a lottery.

**Highlights:** Collect and master 45 unique weapons, Explore over 100 locations, Engage in unique multiplayer arena battles, Climb The Fabled Gauntlet, Test luck on the Lottery Board, Weekly Core Catch challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Cores | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fountain of Cores | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cores | $2.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basket of Cores | $4.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Cores | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Cores | $19.99 | one-time |


### Kessler Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kessler-sky/id6809026749)

Manage Earth's launch pad by strategically launching satellites. Dock them to build larger structures and earn income, but avoid collisions that create debris and lead to system failure. Compete with friends and complete daily contracts to keep the sky open.

**Highlights:** One-thumb satellite launching, Satellite docking for larger structures, Debris collision system, Daily contracts and leaderboards, Offline play, Optional ad rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gnome Invaders free?

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

### Is Kessler Sky free?

Kessler Sky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gnome Invaders or Kessler Sky?

Kessler Sky is rated higher. Gnome Invaders averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Kessler Sky averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gnome Invaders or Kessler Sky have ads?

Both Gnome Invaders and Kessler Sky show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gnome Invaders or Kessler Sky?

Gnome Invaders ships an update monthly, and Kessler Sky every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gnome Invaders was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kessler Sky on November 6, 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.*