# Jupiter Attack vs Arcadia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arcadia at 95% against Jupiter Attack's 40%. Arcadia also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (12K vs 383). Jupiter Attack's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Jupiter Attack costs $1.99 and Arcadia $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Arcadia holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcadia has 12K ratings behind it against 383, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Jupiter Attack's written reviews are positive against 95% of Arcadia's.

Jupiter Attack ships an update every 2 months, Arcadia every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jupiter Attack | Arcadia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-attack/id1475755775/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadia-watch-games/id1479608271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 383 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #21 | **#3** |
| Size | 18 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### Jupiter Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-attack/id1475755775)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Casual, #58 Top Paid · Action, #176 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Engage in intense arcade-style space combat against relentless alien invaders. Navigate your ship using intuitive controls on Apple Watch and iPhone, collect power-ups, and aim for the highest score on the global leaderboard. Relive classic arcade action with retro visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** Bullet hell arcade action, Apple Watch and iOS compatibility, Power-up collection (multi-shot, shield, rapid fire), High-score leaderboard, Intuitive Digital Crown controls on Apple Watch, Swipe controls on iPhone, Retro sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arcadia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadia-watch-games/id1479608271)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Casual, #9 Top Paid · Action, #27 Top Paid · Games, #39 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience a collection of 22 retro 8-bit arcade games playable across Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Enjoy classic gameplay with no ads, in-app purchases, or user tracking, and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 22 retro arcade games, Playable on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, No ads or in-app purchases, No user tracking, Daily, Weekly, All Time leaderboards, iCloud storage, Advanced Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great games for Apple Watch
- 🕹 Variety of classic arcade-style games
- 💰 Excellent value for the price
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🕰 Perfect for quick gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹 Some games lack depth or variety
- 🕹 Repetitive gameplay in certain games
- 🔊 Loud sound effects on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboards not loading properly
- Occasional freezing or black screens
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More game variety and genres
- Ability to adjust sound/music volume
- Persistent high scores and leaderboards
- Multiplayer or competitive game modes
- New game additions and updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jupiter Attack free?

Jupiter Attack costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arcadia free?

Arcadia costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jupiter Attack or Arcadia?

Arcadia is rated higher. Jupiter Attack averages 4.5 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Arcadia averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Jupiter Attack or Arcadia have ads?

Neither Jupiter Attack nor Arcadia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jupiter Attack or Arcadia?

Jupiter Attack ships an update every 2 months, and Arcadia every 6 weeks. Most recently, Jupiter Attack was updated on September 25, 2026 and Arcadia on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Jupiter Attack or Arcadia?

Jupiter Attack currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Arcadia at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*