Spaceman Defender vs Mr Autofire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spaceman Defender
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A New Space Shooter Arcade Game! Defend these Little Spaceman Dudes from Aliens! Blast your way through waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs while defending Spaceman Dudes from being abducted in this fast-paced 80’s style arcade game. FEATURES - A Modern Space Shooter Arcade Game. - 50 Challenging Levels. - Waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs. - Spaceman Dudes that will THANK YOU! - Arcade High Scores. - Apple TV Remote and Gamepad Support. In Space, no one can hear the Little Spaceman Dudes scream… Except YOU!
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 Spaceman Defender's $1.99. Mr Autofire also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 40 months) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). Spaceman Defender'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; Spaceman Defender costs $1.99 up front. Mr Autofire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Spaceman Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spaceman Defender ships an update every 40 months, Mr Autofire weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spaceman Defender | Mr Autofire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (28K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 28K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #113 — better |
| Devices | Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 317 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | Anson Bond | Lightheart Entertainment |
Bugs and requests
Spaceman Defender
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
Spaceman Defender
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
Questions
Is Spaceman Defender free?
Is Mr Autofire free?
Do Spaceman Defender or Mr Autofire have ads?
Which is updated more often, Spaceman Defender or Mr Autofire?
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