AR Invaders Attack vs Paddle Ship Arcade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Invaders Attack
Defend Earth from alien invaders in this augmented reality game. Move your device to aim and shoot down UFOs attacking various locations. Humanity's last hope rests on your ability to repel the invasion.
- Augmented reality gameplay
- Defend planet from alien invasion
- Tilt device to aim
- Touch screen to shoot
- Real-world scenarios
Read full descriptionHide full description
Defend your planet from the invaders. Enjoy this augmented reality game with such an awesome user experience. The Earth planet is in danger! it's being attached by real ufo's conquering our planet. You're the chosen one to defeat it. Currently the Earth is being invaded by aliens and you are humanity's last hope. You have joined Earth's Resistance Forces to hold back the aliens ships that are attacking our cities, forests and beaches - wherever you are, they are coming. Tilt your iPhone or iPad and move yourself around and shoot them. Touch the gun to shoot. Your entire world in your scenario. If the aliens reach you it's all over!
Paddle Ship Arcade
Defend the galaxy in this retro space arcade game that blends classic mechanics with modern visuals. Battle waves of alien formations, defeat massive bosses, and utilize power-ups to achieve a high score. Enjoy a unique, ad-free, and privacy-respecting gaming experience.
- 24+ unique alien formations
- Boss fights every 5th stage
- 5 power-ups including Multiball and Laser Ball
- Combo scoring system
- Ball and paddle customization
- Retro synthwave soundtrack
- Haptic feedback
Read full descriptionHide full description
Defend the galaxy from waves of alien UFOs in this retro space arcade. Paddle Ship is a modern love letter to classic arcade games — a unique blend of Galaga's swooping enemy formations and Breakout's paddle-ball mechanics, all set in a neon-drenched space theme. FEATURES • Wave stages with 24+ unique alien formations flying in from space • Boss fights every 5th stage featuring massive UFOs with orbiting guard fleets • 5 power-ups: Multiball chaos, Shield, Wide Paddle, Laser Ball, and Slow Motion • Heart pickups for extra lives • Combo scoring system with score multipliers • Ball promotion mechanic — if your main ball drops, a yellow ball takes over • Ball and paddle color customization • Chapter milestones at stages 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 • Retro synthwave soundtrack with classic arcade sound effects • Haptic feedback that feels every hit, bounce, and explosion THE NUVIA WAY No ads. No tracking. No paywalls. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Paddle Ship is completely free, fully unlocked, and respects your time and privacy. Everything you need is available from day one. We believe great games should be available to everyone — not hidden behind paywalls or interrupted by ads. We make games because we love them, not because we want your data. HOW TO PLAY • Drag your finger to move your paddle • Tap anywhere to launch your ball • Destroy alien ships, clear waves, defeat bosses • Chase the high score Year 2086. The Aethari fleet has arrived. Humanity's last defense grid is your paddle. Don't let a single ship through.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Paddle Ship Arcade at 5.0 against AR Invaders Attack's 4.3. Paddle Ship Arcade also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). AR Invaders Attack's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. AR Invaders Attack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paddle Ship Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.
Paddle Ship Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Invaders Attack has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AR Invaders Attack ships an update every 3 weeks, Paddle Ship Arcade every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR Invaders Attack | Paddle Ship Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jose Bello | MARC RICHARD JULOT |
Customer experience
AR Invaders Attack
Paddle Ship Arcade
In-app purchases
AR Invaders Attack
- Premium Pack$0.99
Paddle Ship Arcade
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AR Invaders Attack free?
Is Paddle Ship Arcade free?
Which has better reviews, AR Invaders Attack or Paddle Ship Arcade?
Do AR Invaders Attack or Paddle Ship Arcade have ads?
Which is updated more often, AR Invaders Attack or Paddle Ship Arcade?
Other comparisons
