# Tempest vs LexInvaders

The clearest difference is price: Tempest at Free against LexInvaders's $0.99. Tempest also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 3). LexInvaders's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tempest is free to download; LexInvaders costs $0.99 up front. Tempest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. LexInvaders asks for nothing beyond the download.

LexInvaders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest has 10K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Tempest's written reviews are positive against 100% of LexInvaders's.

Tempest ships an update every 3 months, LexInvaders every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempest | LexInvaders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-pirate-action-rpg/id1438635349/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexinvaders/id6757492516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 669 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [TRISTAN ROBERT NOHRER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867263550) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-pirate-action-rpg/id1438635349)

Embark on an open-world pirate adventure RPG. Command a fully armed ship, trade, battle sea monsters, and complete quests to uncover devastating artifacts. Play with friends, upgrade your vessel, and assemble a fearsome crew.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Ship combat and upgrades, Multiplayer co-op and PvP, Quest-based story progression, Crew management, Naval trading and piracy, Mystical abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $1.00 | one-time |
| Jade Sea & Treasure Land DLC | $6.29 | one-time |
| Pirate city DLC | $6.29 | one-time |
| Unlock full version (sale) | $6.29 | one-time |
| Unlock full version (sale) | $8.39 | one-time |
| 500,000 gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Version Unlock | $11.49 | one-time |
| Ultimate Ship Pack | $13.49 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 gold | $17.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚓ Great game with good graphics
- 🔥 Fantastic pirate game experience
- 🏆 Best mobile pirate game
- 🌊 Engaging ship battles and boarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Too many microtransactions and paywalls
- 🗺️ Limited map access without paying
- 🤖 Unbalanced and frustrating on-land combat

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when entering certain ports
- Inventory and progress loss after updates
- Camera and movement controls issues during combat
- Missions not triggering or completing properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to explore and interact with ports and islands
- More ship and crew customization options
- Improved multiplayer functionality and communication
- Ability to create and manage own pirate faction


### LexInvaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexinvaders/id6757492516)

Type words to destroy falling aliens and survive an invasion. Collect letters to spell words, clear waves, and face challenging boss sentences in this arcade-style word game. It offers a simple yet difficult-to-master experience for players who enjoy fast reflexes and word challenges.

**Highlights:** Spell words by collecting falling letters, Destroy aliens and enemy blocks, Face boss sentences in challenging waves, Four difficulty modes, Power-ups like shields and hearts, Local high score tracking, Game Center leaderboard support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempest free?

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

### Is LexInvaders free?

LexInvaders costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tempest or LexInvaders?

LexInvaders is rated higher. Tempest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while LexInvaders averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tempest or LexInvaders have ads?

Tempest shows ads; LexInvaders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tempest or LexInvaders?

Tempest ships an update every 3 months, and LexInvaders every 6 days. Most recently, Tempest was updated on November 5, 2026 and LexInvaders on October 31, 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.*