Comparison

Arkfront vs Blue Saucer

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

Head to head
About

Arkfront

Guide humanity's last hope across the galaxy to a new home. Strategize in the hangar, customize ships and equipment, then engage in fast-paced arcade combat. Explore over 120 randomly generated levels, gather resources, and upgrade your arsenal for survival.

Highlights
  • Strategic hangar preparation
  • Customizable ship loadouts
  • Randomly generated campaigns
  • Fast-paced arcade action
  • Multiple game modes
  • Resource gathering and research
Features
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Guide your colony across the galaxy to reach Eden, the new home for mankind. “If you enjoy shooters with unique strategic twists then don’t hesitate to give Arkfront a shot…” - TouchArcade “…there’s sure to be heaps of content for you to work through on your way to finding that intergalactic paradise.” - PocketGamer “Arkfront is a MUST-HAVE!” - SnapAttack Supports: GameCenter achievements iCloud save syncing Haptic response during gameplay Plan ahead in the hangar, customize loadouts with upgradable equipment and ships, spend riches on new gear and research. Then plot your course through the Galactic Map towards Eden, defending the ARK and the future of humanity along with it. Gather resources and experience to use on future attempts. The campaign offers more than 120 levels to increase the diversity of each attempt. Find events for higher rewards and outposts for shopping and repairing along your way. FAST-PACED ACTION: Mobile first controls make high-paced arcade action simple to play, but hard to master. GALACTIC MAP: The Galactic Map system randomly generates new campaigns. Pulling from a collection of over 120 levels, each attempt is always unique. PREPARE: Build your custom loadout slots using the gear you want and set-off across the galaxy. Each attempt grants experience and coins to use on unlocking or leveling up powerups. 9 ships, 7 unique powerups, turrets, shield upgrades and 4 supers are available through the galaxy. WAYS TO PLAY: Play the campaign, a weekly challenge level, or alternative game modes like Countdown, Endless and Boss Rush. Arkfront demands short-term skill, medium-term preparation, and long-term planning in order to survive. SUPPORT: Twitter: @arkfront_game Email: shamus@arkfront.net

About

Blue Saucer

Pilot an advanced spaceship to defend Earth from alien invaders. Equip powerful weapons, navigate cosmic challenges, and rescue stranded astronauts to become a galactic hero. Your mission is to uncover the invaders' motives and rewrite Earth's destiny.

Highlights
  • Pilot advanced spaceship
  • Equip powerful weapons
  • Navigate asteroid fields
  • Battle unique enemy tactics
  • Rescue stranded astronauts
  • Collect power-ups
Features
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Prepare for an epic space adventure! You're humanity's last hope against alien invaders. Pilot the Blue Saucer: It's an advanced spaceship left behind by a mysterious race. Equip it with powerful weapons and take on the alien threat. Face Cosmic Challenges: Space is vast and perilous. Navigate asteroid fields, battle enemy spacecraft with unique tactics, and uncover the invaders' motives. Rescue Astronauts and Power-Up: Save stranded astronauts and collect special items like shields and high-powered triple-shot phasers. Become a Galactic Hero: The fate of Earth rests on your shoulders. Unleash the Blue Saucer's potential, uncover secrets, and adapt to the alien onslaught. Can you defend Earth and rewrite its destiny? Install Blue Saucer now and become a galactic hero!"

Screenshots

Arkfront4 screens
Blue Saucer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blue Saucer at Free against Arkfront's $3.99. Blue Saucer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Arkfront's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Blue Saucer is free to download; Arkfront costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blue Saucer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Arkfront's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blue Saucer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arkfront ships an update monthly, Blue Saucer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Arkfront versus Blue Saucer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkfrontBlue Saucer
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (32 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better10
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB17 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperIntensity Faucet Games, Inc.Thomas McLaughlin

Customer experience

Arkfront

All ratings32 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

Blue Saucer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arkfront

No in-app purchases

None

Blue Saucer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkfront free?
Arkfront costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blue Saucer free?
Blue Saucer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arkfront or Blue Saucer?
Blue Saucer is rated higher. Arkfront averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Blue Saucer averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Arkfront or Blue Saucer have ads?
Neither Arkfront nor Blue Saucer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arkfront or Blue Saucer?
Arkfront ships an update monthly, and Blue Saucer fortnightly. Most recently, Arkfront was updated on October 17, 2026 and Blue Saucer on October 16, 2026.

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