# Trixel Rocket vs Rocket Touchdown

The clearest difference is rating: Rocket Touchdown at 5.0 against Trixel Rocket's 4.2. Rocket Touchdown also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Trixel Rocket's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trixel Rocket sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rocket Touchdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rocket Touchdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trixel Rocket has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Trixel Rocket ships an update fortnightly, Rocket Touchdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trixel Rocket | Rocket Touchdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trixel-rocket/id1403550096/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-touchdown/id6766069142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bliz Studio, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352744710) | [Ufuk AYDIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883732876) |

## What reviewers say

### Trixel Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trixel-rocket/id1403550096)

Embark on an action-packed cosmic journey in this one-finger space adventure. Explore diverse worlds, pilot unique ships, and test your reflexes across randomized levels. Collect gems, use shields, and compete with friends on the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Trixel art style, 70+ randomized levels, Selectable ships, Collect space gems, Purchase shields, Game Center leaderboard, Share success

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| NeoPhantom Ship | $0.99 | one-time |
| Victory Blaster Ship | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Sapphire Ship | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Cartel 001 Ship | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3k Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20k Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50k Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Rocket Touchdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-touchdown/id6766069142)

Test your piloting skills in a challenging space landing simulator. Manage fuel, fight gravity, and navigate hazards across different celestial bodies. Master precise controls for a brutal, physics-based arcade experience with a retro-futuristic aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Authentic flight physics, Multiple environments (Earth, Moon, Mars), Dynamic hazards (meteors, lasers, black holes), Global leaderboards, Retro-futuristic brutalist interface, Limited fuel management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full System Access | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trixel Rocket free?

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

### Is Rocket Touchdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trixel Rocket or Rocket Touchdown?

Rocket Touchdown is rated higher. Trixel Rocket averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Rocket Touchdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Trixel Rocket or Rocket Touchdown have ads?

Rocket Touchdown shows ads; Trixel Rocket does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trixel Rocket or Rocket Touchdown?

Trixel Rocket ships an update fortnightly, and Rocket Touchdown weekly. Most recently, Trixel Rocket was updated on September 21, 2026 and Rocket Touchdown on September 18, 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.*