JetPack Space Arcade vs JetPack Rocket Rider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
JetPack Space Arcade
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JetPack Space Arcade is an homage to the arcade games of old. Inspired by the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 shoot-em-ups of old, JetPack is a reboot to show what those games could have looked like if iPhones had been around! This is the chance to shoot aliens and not feel guilty about it. Collect 3 ship parts to complete your spaceship, then collect the all important fuel pods. Once you have 4 of them, your ship will start to fire up and then it's time to get in and head to the next alien wave. There are 2 alien waves per spaceship, then it's time build a new ship and discover what is out there trying to make your life difficult. There are 6 different ships to assemble, reflecting current models as well as some historical ones and a veteran Jules Verne ship just because life is fun and 'A Rocket to the Moon' inspired generations of writers and entrepreneurs alike. A quick bit of maths and brain crunching works out that there are a total of 12 alien waves to decimate before it's time to head back to the beginning and start over. It won't be that easy tho' - the aliens increase in number and ferocity as the game progresses. The gauntlet is laid down... what's your high score?
JetPack Rocket Rider
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The Jetpack Rider is on the way to endlessness, help him on his mission :) The Jetpack Rider embarks on amazing adventurers into space and needs your help. Control the Jetpack Rider with your fingers to the right direction. More than your fingers and a little skill, you don't need to go. With simple finger movements that you may already be quickly mastered, you'll grab control and get to your personal goal. Try again each time to master your high score.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JetPack Space Arcade at none against JetPack Rocket Rider's shown. JetPack Rocket Rider's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JetPack Space Arcade ships an update every 8 months, JetPack Rocket Rider every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JetPack Space Arcade | JetPack Rocket Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 months โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PowerSlave Developments | Mustafa Rasheed |
In-app purchases
JetPack Space Arcade
No in-app purchases
JetPack Rocket Rider
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is JetPack Space Arcade free?
Is JetPack Rocket Rider free?
Do JetPack Space Arcade or JetPack Rocket Rider have ads?
Which is updated more often, JetPack Space Arcade or JetPack Rocket Rider?
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