Comparison

SmartMole! vs Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter

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

Head to head
About

SmartMole!

Features
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You can choose between time attack and unlimited time. In time attack, the speed at which moles appear will change depending on the level. You can also choose when they appear. We also have a mode where two animals appear at the same time, making it even more difficult. With no time limit, the more you continue, the faster the moles will appear. In most whack-a-mole games, the locations where moles appear are fixed, but since this is a smartphone, we made them appear randomly anywhere within the screen range. It's designed to look like a rhythm game, so you'll be able to enjoy a different kind of whack-a-mole experience than ever before.

About

Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter

Features
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THE INVASION HAS BEGUN. EARTH'S LAST DEFENSE IS YOU. Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter brings the legendary arcade experience to your fingertips. Pilot your starfighter against relentless waves of alien invaders in a neon-drenched battle for survival. Every wave hits harder. Every second counts. CLASSIC ARCADE COMBAT, REIMAGINED - Command your starfighter against 28 alien invaders per wave - Face 3 deadly alien species: Squids (40 pts), Crabs (30 pts), and Octopuses (20 pts) - Hunt the Mystery UFO for massive bonus points (100-300 pts) - Protect 4 destructible barrier shields from enemy fire - Authentic formation movement and attack patterns PURE PIXEL ART VISUALS - Hand-crafted pixel art sprites in a striking neon color palette - Glowing green, magenta, cyan, and yellow against the void of deep space - Satisfying particle explosions when you blast enemies to bits - Animated starfield background for cosmic atmosphere INTENSE WAVE-BASED PROGRESSION - Each new wave accelerates enemy speed by 15% - Alien formations march, descend, and fire with increasing aggression - Dynamic difficulty that rewards skilled pilots with higher scores - Procedurally generated mission briefings and combat reports DESIGNED FOR MOBILE - Responsive touch D-pad and fire button built for fast-paced combat - Haptic feedback on every shot, explosion, and game over - Portrait orientation for comfortable one-handed play - Quick 5-15 minute sessions perfect for commutes, breaks, or bedtime battles - Optimized 45 FPS game loop for smooth performance ZERO PAY-TO-WIN - No in-app purchases. No loot boxes. No pay walls. - Pure skill-based arcade action the way it was meant to be played Whether you grew up feeding quarters into arcade cabinets or discovering the thrill of classic shoot-em-ups for the first time, Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter delivers the tension, challenge, and satisfaction of the golden age of gaming -- right in your pocket. The aliens are descending. The barriers are crumbling. Your starfighter is armed and ready. LAUNCH YOUR MISSION NOW.

Screenshots

SmartMole!4 screens
Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SmartMole! at none against Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter's shown. SmartMole! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartMole! ships an update every 5 months, Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SmartMole! versus Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartMole!Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months โ€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasanobu TakahashiMasaki Kenneth Micheal Akita

In-app purchases

None

SmartMole!

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartMole! free?
SmartMole! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter free?
Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartMole! or Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter have ads?
Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter shows ads; SmartMole! does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartMole! or Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter?
SmartMole! ships an update every 5 months, and Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter every 7 months. Most recently, SmartMole! was updated on October 5, 2026 and Retro Invader Cosmic Shooter on October 7, 2026.

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