# Invaders... From Space! vs Dissolve

The clearest difference is ads: Invaders... From Space! at none against Dissolve's shown. Invaders... From Space! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Dissolve's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 66%) and ratings volume (107 vs 20). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Invaders... From Space! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dissolve sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Invaders... From Space! against 4.5 for Dissolve. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dissolve has 107 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Invaders... From Space!'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Dissolve's.

Invaders... From Space! ships an update every 3 days, Dissolve fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invaders... From Space! | Dissolve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-from-space/id1248028038/reviews) | [4.5 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dissolve/id1558307837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [BabyStar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558307839) |

## What reviewers say

### Invaders... From Space!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-from-space/id1248028038)

Engage in intergalactic geography battles with this retro-inspired arcade game. Master geography and arcade skills across over 750 target locations in a unique 8-bit 3D environment. Experience intuitive touch controls and a nostalgic aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Intergalactic geography wars, 80's CRT screen aesthetic, Over 750 target locations, 8-bit-like 3D environment, Intuitive touch controls, 3D Touch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Dissolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dissolve/id1558307837)

Engage in an endless arcade shooter where every hit transforms the vibrant background. Collect permanent power-ups and melt through waves of enemies with intuitive swipe controls. Unlock new ships and face diverse enemy types in this colorful, fast-paced experience.

**Highlights:** Infinite enemy waves, Permanent power-ups, Transforming background visuals, Single-finger swipe controls, Haptic feedback, Unlockable ships, Upgradeable power-up drops

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Invaders... From Space! free?

Invaders... From Space! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dissolve free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Invaders... From Space! or Dissolve?

Invaders... From Space! and Dissolve are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 107 ratings respectively.

### Do Invaders... From Space! or Dissolve have ads?

Dissolve shows ads; Invaders... From Space! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Invaders... From Space! or Dissolve?

Invaders... From Space! ships an update every 3 days, and Dissolve fortnightly. Most recently, Invaders... From Space! was updated on October 4, 2026 and Dissolve on October 11, 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.*