Lure vs Rogue Invaders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lure
This game challenges players to outsmart AI opponents by luring them into traps. It combines classic arcade simplicity with modern design, offering a progressive learning curve and a NewGame+ mode for advanced players. Accessibility features and a dynamic soundtrack enhance the experience.
- Simple, mastery-focused controls
- Lure enemies into traps
- Progressive mechanic introduction
- NewGame+ with time challenges
- Multiple accessibility options
- Dynamic soundtrack
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Lure is a game about movement. Designed for people who love the crisp simplicity of arcade games combined with modern design principles. It is a game with very simple controls, that take time to master. You will lure your enemies into traps in no time, mastering new mechanics as they are gradually introduced will take time. After completing the game, challenge yourself further with NewGame+ where you replay previous levels under a time constraint to get the highest ratings. At Uprooted Software we believe in increasing accessibility. Lure has multiple accessibility features such as altering game speed, audio volumes, visual styles and controlling input areas. We aim to make the game as comfortable to play as possible, because your enjoyment is paramount. Lure features music by Melodrive Inc. They have handcrafted layers of music that blend seamlessly with the game state, delivering a dynamic soundscape for your play-through. Lure - Retro Arcade Puzzler has a one-time purchase to unlock the rest of the game after the free demo.
Rogue Invaders
Experience a thrilling 3D shooter with roguelite elements, inspired by classic arcade games. Battle alien swarms, upgrade your fleet, and climb leaderboards to save the galaxy.
- 3D cosmic shooter gameplay
- Roguelite twists and permanent upgrades
- Fleet customization with unlockable ships
- Boss battles
- Leaderboard domination
- Achievement system for stat boosts
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Unleash cosmic carnage in Rogue Invasion, a pulse-pounding 3D shooter that riffs on Space Invaders with a killer roguelite twist! Mow down relentless alien swarms, dodge devious drones, and slug it out with massive bosses in a white-knuckle battle to save the galaxy. Customize your fleet with unlockable ships and stack permanent upgrades to turn the tide. Crush achievements for juicy stat boosts, dominate the leaderboards, and fight your way to the alien homeworld in a brutal, skill-testing showdown. Ready to own the stars?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rogue Invaders at 5.0 against Lure's 4.3. Rogue Invaders also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Lure's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. Lure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rogue Invaders asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rogue Invaders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lure has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lure ships an update every 2 months, Rogue Invaders fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lure | Rogue Invaders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| 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 | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 338 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uprooted Software Inc. | Machine Thoughts LLC |
In-app purchases
Lure
- Lure - Complete$0.99
Rogue Invaders
No in-app purchases









