Arkfront vs Blue Saucer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Strategic hangar preparation
- Customizable ship loadouts
- Randomly generated campaigns
- Fast-paced arcade action
- Multiple game modes
- Resource gathering and research
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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
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.
- Pilot advanced spaceship
- Equip powerful weapons
- Navigate asteroid fields
- Battle unique enemy tactics
- Rescue stranded astronauts
- Collect power-ups
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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!"
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Arkfront ships an update monthly, Blue Saucer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arkfront | Blue Saucer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (32 ratings) | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Intensity Faucet Games, Inc. | Thomas McLaughlin |
Customer experience
Arkfront
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In-app purchases
Arkfront
No in-app purchases
Blue Saucer
No in-app purchases









