Comparison

Martian Invaders vs Mr Autofire

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

Head to head
About

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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 2D platformer shooter gameplay
  • Endless alien hordes
  • Level progression
  • Unlock new worlds
  • Weapon and gear upgrades
  • Perk system
Currently charting
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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

Screenshots

Mr Autofire4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Martian Invaders versus Mr Autofire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMartian InvadersMr Autofire
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—58.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—28K — better
Update frequencyEvery 72 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#145 — better
DevicesApple TViPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB317 MB
Age rating4++9
DeveloperAnson BondLightheart 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

None

Martian Invaders

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Mr Autofire

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is Martian Invaders free?
Martian Invaders costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mr Autofire free?
Mr Autofire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Martian Invaders or Mr Autofire have ads?
Mr Autofire shows ads; Martian Invaders does not.
Which is updated more often, Martian Invaders or Mr Autofire?
Martian Invaders ships an update every 72 months, and Mr Autofire weekly. Most recently, Martian Invaders was updated on May 16, 2026 and Mr Autofire on October 31, 2026.

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