Comparison

Rocket Protector vs DNA HOP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rocket Protector

Test your reflexes and precision by defending a planet from incoming asteroids. Launch rockets to destroy threats and upgrade your arsenal to survive longer. The goal is to see how long you can protect your world.

Highlights
  • Planet rotation via swipe
  • Rocket launching by tap
  • Asteroid destruction
  • Missile upgrades
  • Reaction and accuracy testing
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Check your reaction and accuracy. Find out how long you can protect the planet from asteroids by launching rockets. Improve the missiles and last longer. Swipe to rotate the planet. Tap to launch the rocket. Destroy everything that approaches the planet.

About

DNA HOP

Features
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There are 3 levels; Easy, Medium & Hard. Each new game starts with 3 lives. Hop from one rainbow chromosome to the next avoiding the red. Red = death. Earn more "lives" by landing on the purple peace signs. Collect gold coins as you go. Develop your flow to blow up your score. The higher your score, the faster the game becomes. Have Fun!

Screenshots

Rocket Protector4 screens
DNA HOP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rocket Protector at Free against DNA HOP's $0.99. DNA HOP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rocket Protector is free to download; DNA HOP costs $0.99 up front. Rocket Protector sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DNA HOP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocket Protector ships an update every 24 months, DNA HOP every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Rocket Protector versus DNA HOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket ProtectorDNA HOP
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 20 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALEXEY KOZLOVMarcAnthony Pandolas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rocket Protector

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 100 mineral$0.99
  • 500 mineral$1.99
None

DNA HOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rocket Protector free?
Rocket Protector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNA HOP free?
DNA HOP costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rocket Protector or DNA HOP have ads?
Rocket Protector shows ads; DNA HOP does not.
Which is updated more often, Rocket Protector or DNA HOP?
Rocket Protector ships an update every 24 months, and DNA HOP every 20 months. Most recently, Rocket Protector was updated on October 15, 2026 and DNA HOP on October 3, 2026.

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