Comparison

AstroQuest vs Defender's Attack

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

Head to head
About

AstroQuest

Pilot a spaceship through enemy-infested star bases, dodging hazards and defeating foes. Upgrade your ship and weapons with earned tokens to conquer increasingly challenging missions. Compete for the top score on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Space combat and asteroid dodging
  • Ship and weapon upgrades
  • Multiple control options
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • iMessage extension gameplay
  • Replayable missions
Features
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AstroQuest - Rebooted Interstellar Star Bases of the Interstellar Galactic Federation has been invaded by enemy forces. All communication systems between IGF Bases has been compromised and the size and scale of the attack is unknown…. Avoid asteroids, enemy ships, mines and drones while completing Missions of increasing length and difficulty in order to defeat the enemy forces. Earn game tokens while playing, tokens can be used to upgrade spaceships and increase weapons during gameplay. Replay levels to better your score or time, lower unlocked levels can be replayed with better faster ships with more ammunition at any time! Targeting devices running iOS 15.6 or higher. Available for both iPhone, iPad and also includes an iMessage extension for compatible devices. Download it free today and try to become an AstroQuest Champion! Features Main App: - Game Center Support with leader board and achievements - Select from 3 different movement controls: Touch, Tilt or Joypad - Left / Right selectable control positions - In App Purchases - Social media sharing - No Ads Features for iMessage Extension: - Select from 3 different movement controls: Swiping, Tilting or Joypad - Left / Right selectable control positions - Earn Game tokens if you win which will transfer automatically between extension and main app

About

Defender's Attack

Engage in thrilling pixel art space battles, upgrade your starship, and test your piloting skills against friends. Experience dynamic gameplay and endless adventures inspired by classic arcade games.

Highlights
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Space battles
  • Ship upgrades
  • Multiplayer challenges
  • Dynamic gameplay
  • Classic arcade feel
Features
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Take the helm and get ready for an intergalactic journey you will never forget! Plunge into exciting space battles, upgrade your ship and challenge your friends to find out who is the real pilot. With stunning pixel graphics that bring you back to the era of classic arcades, dynamic gameplay and endless adventures, this game will not let you get bored, because every battle is a chance to show your skills. Regardless of whether you are an experienced space explorer or a beginner, there will always be a new challenge. So, are you ready to conquer the galaxy?

Screenshots

AstroQuest4 screens
Defender's Attack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Defender's Attack at none against AstroQuest's 1. Defender's Attack also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). AstroQuest's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. AstroQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Defender's Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AstroQuest against 5.0 for Defender's Attack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, Defender's Attack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AstroQuest versus Defender's Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroQuestDefender's Attack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWicus FourieSerhii Budianskyi

Customer experience

AstroQuest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Defender's Attack

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AstroQuest

One-time1
  • 5000 Game Tokens$0.99
None

Defender's Attack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AstroQuest free?
AstroQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Defender's Attack free?
Defender's Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AstroQuest or Defender's Attack?
AstroQuest and Defender's Attack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do AstroQuest or Defender's Attack have ads?
Defender's Attack shows ads; AstroQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, AstroQuest or Defender's Attack?
AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, and Defender's Attack every 2 months. Most recently, AstroQuest was updated on November 6, 2026 and Defender's Attack on November 4, 2026.

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