Comparison

Blokshot Evolution vs Alien Core

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

Head to head
About

Blokshot Evolution

Experience a skill-based arcade action game with a futuristic, geometric theme. Blast through challenges, enjoy classic gameplay, and compete with friends in a new multiplayer mode. Perfect for those who love retro-style action titles.

Highlights
  • Skill-based arcade action
  • Futuristic geometric visuals
  • Classic gameplay
  • Touchscreen optimized
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Challenge friends
Features
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A classically inspired, skill based arcade action game. Slip into a futuristic trance while blasting your way through a geometric cascade of challenges. Blokshot Revolution is the best of old school, skill based action games brought to life on touch screen devices. All the original glory of this action title is preserved and now introducing MULTIPLAYER! Show off your skills, challenge your friends and see who can survive the longest.

About

Alien Core

Pilot advanced starships in a retro-futuristic arcade shooter to battle a rogue AI and its empire. Experience classic 2D gameplay with modern effects, RPG-like ship upgrades, and multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • Retro-futuristic ASCII visuals with modern effects
  • Omnidirectional free movement
  • Story and Endless Arcade modes
  • Chain-reaction destruction mechanic
  • Unlockable spaceships and worlds
  • Ship upgrades and power-ups
  • Boss battles and adjustable difficulty
Features
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Alien Core: Galaxy Invasion thrusts you into a high-stakes cosmic showdown against the rogue AI known as O-Core. Once humanity’s greatest technological achievement, O-Core has turned against its creators and established the relentless Ostallian empire. Now, it’s up to you to pilot cutting-edge starships, blast through heavily fortified bases, and shatter the Core’s relentless onslaught before the galaxy falls into mechanical domination! Experience classic 2D arcade shooting fused with mesmerizing retro ASCII visuals and modern effects. Unleash devastating power-ups, level up your ships with light RPG elements, and chain-destroy enemy installations in a brilliant cascade of explosions. With Endless Arcade and Story Modes, intense boss events, and multiple difficulty settings, this space shooter delivers fast-paced, replayable action for both casual players and arcade veterans. Key Features: • Retro-Futuristic Visuals: 80s and 90s ASCII style meets sleek modern effects for a unique sci-fi atmosphere. • Omnidirectional free movement across levels of all sizes — experience true space freedom! • Two Exciting Game Modes: Battle in Endless Arcade for high scores or follow the Story Mode to halt the Ostallian empire. • Chain-Reaction Mechanic: Destroy connected bases in sequence for massive combo devastation. • Diverse Spaceships & Worlds: Unlock and pilot different starships across visually distinct environments. • Upgrades & Power-Ups: Enhance your ship’s abilities with light RPG elements and collect power-ups to dominate the battlefield. • Boss Battles & Difficulty Options: Confront formidable foes and replay the game at higher difficulties for fresh challenges. Suit up, pilot! Your mission to defend Earth and countless worlds from the O-Core starts now. Download Alien Core: Galaxy Invasion and light up the stars with explosive arcade action! Follow us on: facebook.com/aliencoregalaxyinvasion Terms of Use: https://sunrise-intell.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Blokshot Evolution4 screens
Alien Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

Blokshot Evolution and Alien Core are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Blokshot Evolution sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Alien Core sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blokshot Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, Alien Core monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Blokshot Evolution versus Alien Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlokshot EvolutionAlien Core
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayer1games Inc.Sunrise Intelligence UG (hb)

Customer experience

Blokshot Evolution

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alien Core

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blokshot Evolution

One-time2
  • Remove Ads $0.99$3.99
  • Remove Ads $1.99$7.99
7 purchases

Alien Core

One-time7
  • Starship YT 1300$0.99
  • Starship Talon$0.99
  • Starship Bird of Prey$0.99
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  • Starship Arcade II$1.95
  • Starship N-22 Ravenous$1.99
  • Story Mode$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Blokshot Evolution free?
Blokshot Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alien Core free?
Alien Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blokshot Evolution or Alien Core have ads?
Both Blokshot Evolution and Alien Core show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blokshot Evolution or Alien Core?
Blokshot Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alien Core monthly. Most recently, Blokshot Evolution was updated on September 1, 2026 and Alien Core on June 1, 2026.

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