# Task Attack vs Arcadium

The clearest difference is ads: Task Attack at none against Arcadium's shown. Task Attack also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (97 vs 12). Arcadium's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Task Attack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Arcadium sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcadium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Task Attack has 97 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Task Attack's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arcadium's.

Task Attack ships an update every 2 months, Arcadium every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task Attack | Arcadium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-attack/id1409008435/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadium-space-war/id1553291659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Colman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1408421686) | [Luciano Bercini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553291661) |

## What reviewers say

### Task Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-attack/id1409008435)

This retro-inspired arcade shooter blends classic space combat with humorous "real-life" distractions. Players battle alien invaders and everyday annoyances like trips to the store and news alerts. Survive the onslaught with intuitive one-finger controls and an 8-bit art style.

**Highlights:** One finger gameplay, Story mode with 6 levels, Infinite play high score challenge, 8-bit art style, Full original music score, Hard and Master difficulty modes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Support Hot Avocado" | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Support Hot Avocado" | $3.99 | one-time |
| "Support Hot Avocado" | $9.99 | one-time |


### Arcadium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadium-space-war/id1553291659)

Engage in intense pixel-art space combat with a variety of customizable spaceships and powerful skills. Battle unique enemies and bosses, collect achievements, and enhance your score with hardcore options. Join a community for feedback and discussion.

**Highlights:** Unique and colorful enemies, Dozens of unique talents, Multiple spaceships with unique stats, Awesome skills for combat, Rewarded achievements, Hardcore options for score boosting

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bits x5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gemstones x500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bits x25000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Exspiravit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gemstones x2500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Parvus Corydon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Revival | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurum Aliena | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gemstones x5000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bits x100000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task Attack free?

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

### Is Arcadium free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Task Attack or Arcadium?

Arcadium is rated higher. Task Attack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Arcadium averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Task Attack or Arcadium have ads?

Arcadium shows ads; Task Attack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Task Attack or Arcadium?

Task Attack ships an update every 2 months, and Arcadium every 4 months. Most recently, Task Attack was updated on September 28, 2026 and Arcadium 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.*