Comparison

Space Defender vs Exoclipse Drones

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

Head to head
About

Space Defender

Engage in an addictive space combat experience with vibrant pixel art. Navigate through challenging waves and aim for the highest score to protect the galaxy. This game offers endless replayability and fun.

Highlights
  • Endless gameplay
  • Challenging and fun
  • Pixel art animations
  • 24 different waves
  • Hi-score competition
Features
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Space Defender - Ultimate A fun and very addictive Space Defender game with amazing pixel art animations. - Endless Gameplay - Challenging and fun Game - Pixel art - 24 different Waves Try to beat the hi-score and save the Space! Have fun :)

About

Exoclipse Drones

Engage in an epic space battle against an AI drone army in this top-down shooter. Pilot a powerful spaceship, utilize a variety of weapons, and face increasingly challenging enemies and boss fights to save the galaxy.

Highlights
  • Epic space crusade against AI drones
  • Equipped with multiple powerful weapons
  • Face endless arrays of drones with unique patterns
  • Extreme boss fights
  • Classic arcade experience
  • Breath-taking HD graphics
  • Immersive sound effects and audio
Features
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Prepare for an epic crusade. Can you handle the fiercest army of A.I. drones? They will fight to the end, because this is not just any other battle; this is the ultimate man-vs-machine clash to determine the fate of our galaxy. Will humans prevail or will AI drones be the next step in evolution? It’s up to you. You will be equipped with a multitude of weapons, and the most powerful, fastest, and agile spaceship fighter ever build. You will need all these to face an endless array of drones, each of which has its own custom set of weapons, and attack pattern. As you make progress through the game, you will encounter more dangerous, quicker, and better equipped enemies. These will prepare you for the most extreme and exhilarating boss fights. This is not going to be and easy mission. Only the bravest have a chance. We are counting on you. Exoclipse Drones is the third iteration of the successful series, bringing the classic arcade experience, with breath-taking HD graphics and immersive sound effects and audio. Enjoy the magic of top-down space shooters, with artfully designed spaceships, weapons, backdrops, sound effects and audio tracks. A kind word of gratitude goes to those who help in making this epic adventure. Exoclipse Drones is possible by the ideas and suggestions of our players and fans. Good Luck Commander!

Screenshots

Space Defender4 screens
Exoclipse Drones4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Defender at none against Exoclipse Drones's 7. Space Defender also leads on ads (none vs shown). Exoclipse Drones's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Exoclipse Drones sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Space Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exoclipse Drones holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Defender ships an update every 13 months, Exoclipse Drones every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Space Defender versus Exoclipse Drones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace DefenderExoclipse Drones
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB112 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerilan TETRUASHVILIFlomenbaum LLC

Customer experience

Space Defender

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Exoclipse Drones

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Space Defender

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Exoclipse Drones

One-time7
  • 1000 CRYSTALS$0.99
  • NO ADS$0.99
  • 5000 CRYSTALS$2.99
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  • INFINITE CRYSTALS$2.99
  • INFINITE CRYSTALS & NO ADS$3.99
  • UNLOCK LEVELS-INFINITE-NO ADS$4.99
  • GOD MODE$9.99

Questions

Is Space Defender free?
Space Defender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exoclipse Drones free?
Exoclipse Drones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Defender or Exoclipse Drones?
Exoclipse Drones is rated higher. Space Defender averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Exoclipse Drones averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Space Defender or Exoclipse Drones have ads?
Exoclipse Drones shows ads; Space Defender does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Defender or Exoclipse Drones?
Space Defender ships an update every 13 months, and Exoclipse Drones every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space Defender was updated on October 19, 2026 and Exoclipse Drones on October 10, 2026.

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