Rocket Protector vs Shadow Beats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Shadow Beats
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Shadow Beat – Tap the Rhythm, Feel the Music! Get ready for an electrifying rhythm challenge! Shadow Beat combines addictive tap gameplay with dynamic music and stunning visuals. Your reflexes will be tested as you tap, hold, and slide to the beat. Stay in rhythm, unlock challenges, and master the music. Features Simple one-tap rhythm gameplay Energetic beats and sound effects Increasing difficulty for endless fun Unlock levels and challenges Global leaderboard – compete with friends Whether you’re a rhythm game fan or just looking for a fun reflex challenge, Shadow Beat will keep you tapping for hours. Download now and feel the beat!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Beats at none against Rocket Protector's 3. Shadow Beats also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 24 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Rocket Protector sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Beats asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rocket Protector ships an update every 24 months, Shadow Beats every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rocket Protector | Shadow Beats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALEXEY KOZLOV | Alper Selen |
In-app purchases
Rocket Protector
- Remove Ads$0.99
- 100 mineral$0.99
- 500 mineral$1.99
Shadow Beats
No in-app purchases
