Comparison

Cosmic Cruiser vs Shockbot

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

Head to head
About

Cosmic Cruiser

Pilot a super space fighter against an invading alien force threatening the universe. This simple 2D game offers endless darkness and galactic battles for quick entertainment.

Highlights
  • Space fighter combat
  • Alien invasion theme
  • 2D gameplay
  • Time-killing game
  • Infinite darkness setting
Features
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Infinite darkness ... Dark galaxy. Bacteria began slaughtering the entire universe with unimaginable power. The invading demon hands swallow the surrounding planets one after another, Now betting on the fate of the whole universe, The super space fighter, Cosmic Viper, takes off again in the endless darkness ... A simple 2D game for killing time.

About

Shockbot

Embark on a mission to reclaim Earth from interdimensional monsters. Wield a precision blaster and a devastating Shock Attack to defeat foes and face a colossal mechanical beast in this action-packed platformer.

Highlights
  • Run-and-gun action
  • Precision blaster combat
  • Devastating Shock Attack
  • Antigravity platforming
  • Epic boss battles
  • Pulsing drum and bass soundtrack
Features
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In the near future, the scientists of Earth have ripped open a portal to another dimension after a high-energy physics experiment has gone horribly wrong. Grotesque monsters from another world have poured into our realm, and all of humankind has fled the planet in fear, unable to fend off the invaders. Enter Shockbot, humanity's last hope for reclaiming their home world. Shockbot is armed with a high precision blaster capable of vaporizing menacing invaders, as well as a devastating Shock Attack to wipe the area clear of foes. Orchestrating the invasion is Ultramech, a powerful hybrid mechanical beast of imposing size, armed with a terrifying laser cannon. Shockbot must destroy Ultramech to put a halt to Earth's invasion, trekking from the insertion point in Horizon City, through monster-infested forests, foreboding caves, an industrial wasteland, to a dreamy cyberpunk skyline. This run-and-gun platformer is reminiscent of classic 16-bit shooters and includes a half a dozen varied and exciting stages, fast-paced action, a cool Shock Attack mechanic to wipe all the enemies off screen, antigravity platforming challenges, and an epic boss battle at the end, all with a pulsing drum and bass soundtrack.

Screenshots

Cosmic Cruiser4 screens
Shockbot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shockbot at 50% against Cosmic Cruiser's 0%. Shockbot also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). Cosmic Cruiser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Both are free to download. Shockbot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Cosmic Cruiser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shockbot holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shockbot has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Cosmic Cruiser's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shockbot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmic Cruiser ships an update every 6 months, Shockbot every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cosmic Cruiser versus Shockbot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmic CruiserShockbot
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.210.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB87 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperChien Ming ChenGlowmatic LLC

Customer experience

Cosmic Cruiser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Shockbot

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Cosmic Cruiser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Shockbot

One-time4
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Buy 50 Atoms$0.99
  • Buy 500 Atoms$4.99
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  • Buy 2000 Atoms$9.99

Questions

Is Cosmic Cruiser free?
Cosmic Cruiser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shockbot free?
Shockbot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cosmic Cruiser or Shockbot?
Shockbot is rated higher. Cosmic Cruiser averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shockbot averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Cosmic Cruiser or Shockbot have ads?
Both Cosmic Cruiser and Shockbot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cosmic Cruiser or Shockbot?
Cosmic Cruiser ships an update every 6 months, and Shockbot every 6 days. Most recently, Cosmic Cruiser was updated on September 7, 2026 and Shockbot on September 11, 2026.

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