Martian Invaders vs Mr Autofire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Martian Invaders
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WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T! Jump into a retro-styled space shooter built as a modern throwback to the 1980s. Earth is under attack, and it’s up to you to hold the line against waves of martian invaders and flying saucers. Start each run with a defensive shield—then keep firing as the action escalates through 30 stages, complete with robotic voice effects that sell the arcade vibe. The shield won’t last forever, so position smart, blast fast, and stay alive as the sky fills up. Save the army men for bonus points, rack up your score, and see if you’ve got what it takes to top the leaderboard. Features A modern version of an ’80s space shooter 30 stages with robotic voice effects Waves of Martian invaders and flying saucers Destructible defensive shield for clutch protection Bonus points for every army man you save Arcade high score chasing Classic, pick-up-and-play arcade pacing
Mr Autofire
Blast through alien hordes in a retro 2D platformer shooter. Rampage through levels, unlock new worlds, and acquire powerful weapons and gear. Become the ultimate defender against monstrous invaders.
- 2D platformer shooter gameplay
- Endless alien hordes
- Level progression
- Unlock new worlds
- Weapon and gear upgrades
- Perk system
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Get ready to blast away endless alien hordes in this non-stop retro action shooter! The fabric of reality is in shreds and monsters are pouring in! Become Mr. Autofire and bring your biggest gun and your A game, because you’re the… Defender of Everything! Rampage through levels, unlock new worlds and shoot the alien in the face. Discover new, more powerful weapons and gear. Get faster, nastier and more dodgier with different perks! It’s a you vs. everyone else situation, and it would be nasty to be everyone else. What are you waiting for? BITE THE BULLET AND RUMBLE! Connect with us: Twitter: twitter.com/MrAutofire Facebook: facebook.com/mrautofire
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mr Autofire at Free against Martian Invaders's $0.99. Mr Autofire also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 72 months) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). Martian Invaders's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Mr Autofire is free to download; Martian Invaders costs $0.99 up front. Mr Autofire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Martian Invaders asks for nothing beyond the download.
Martian Invaders ships an update every 72 months, Mr Autofire weekly. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Martian Invaders | Mr Autofire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (28K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 28K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #145 — better |
| Devices | Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 317 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | Anson Bond | Lightheart Entertainment |
Bugs and requests
Martian Invaders
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mr Autofire
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on level load
- Ads freezing the game
- Inconsistent save/load behavior
Requested features
4 requests- Endless mode or more level variety
- Improved character/gear progression
- Reduced energy system limitations
- More generous rewards for free players
In-app purchases
Martian Invaders
No in-app purchases
Mr Autofire
- Gem Pack XS$1.99
- Limited-time Offer$2.99
- Gem Pack S$4.99
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- Limited-time Offer$4.99
- Battle Pass$7.99
- Gem Pack M$9.99
- Limited-time Offer$9.99
- Battle Pass$9.99
- Gem Pack L$19.99
- Super Battle Pass$29.99








