Comparison

ExoArmor vs Arcadium

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

Head to head
About

ExoArmor

Engage in intense, self-contained battles defending cities from invasion. This arcade-style game offers fluid graphics and multiple difficulty modes, including a unique shield mode. It's designed for quick play sessions with a focus on reflexes and strategy.

Highlights
  • Defend 30 cities
  • Short, intense battles
  • Easy-to-learn gameplay
  • 4 difficulty modes
  • Shield mode
  • Fluid graphics
Features
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Defend 30 cities in self-contained battles that pit your reflexes against an increasingly formidable invasion. Easy-to-learn gameplay. Short but intense battles. Optional challenges. 4 difficulty modes: - Normal, Easy & Easier progressively ease the original single-hit challenge - Shield mode absorbs all detonations – just do your best! Fluid graphics inspired by classic arcade space shooters. Supports all devices running at least iOS 11.0. You will prevail.

About

Arcadium

Command a fighter ship to defend Earth from alien invaders in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Blast through waves of enemies, collect power-ups, and permanently upgrade your ship for an infinite fight for survival. Enjoy classic retro shmup action with modern twists and one-finger controls.

Highlights
  • Unique spaceships with special skills
  • Endless alien waves and boss battles
  • Permanent ship upgrades and mastery perks
  • Classic arcade shmup gameplay
  • One-finger controls
  • Offline play
Features
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Arcadium is a fast-paced space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Battle endless waves of aliens, defeat powerful bosses, and upgrade unique spaceships in a retro shoot 'em up built for skill, quick sessions, and offline play. If you enjoy classic arcade action, smooth controls, and rewarding progression, Arcadium delivers a pure space shooter experience on mobile. - A True Arcade Space Shooter Experience - Arcadium brings back the feeling of old-school arcade shooters with smooth controls and fast sessions designed for mobile. • Endless alien waves and epic boss battles • Multiple unique spaceships with special abilities • Permanent upgrades and mastery progression • Retro pixel-art style inspired by classic shoot 'em up games • Offline arcade gameplay, no internet required • Easy one-finger controls This arcade shooter focuses on gameplay, skill, and high scores. - Bullet Hell Meets Retro Shmup - Dodge complex enemy patterns, collect power-ups, and push your high score further every run. Whether you call it a shmup, shoot 'em up, or space shooter, Arcadium is built for players who love arcade challenge. The deeper you go, the harder the alien invasion becomes. - Simple Controls, Endless Challenge - • Slide to move your spaceship • Destroy alien enemies • Collect power-ups • Upgrade stats permanently • Defeat alien bosses - Why This Space Shooter Stands Out - Unlike many modern arcade shooters, Arcadium delivers: • Fast gameplay sessions • Clean and responsive controls • Skill-based progression • Offline play anytime No complicated systems. Just pure arcade action - For Fans Of - • Classic arcade shooter games • Retro space shooter titles • Bullet hell game • Alien shooter experience • Shoot 'em up and shmup games Arcadium focuses on gameplay first. No complicated systems, just responsive controls, fast action, and the thrill of improving run after run. Whether you call it a space shooter, shmup, or shoot 'em up, Arcadium is made for players who love arcade challenge, retro style, and endless replayability. Download Arcadium and defend the galaxy today. Contact & Community Email: lucianobercinidev@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/73w3kFA X: https://x.com/lucianobercini

Screenshots

ExoArmor4 screens
Arcadium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arcadium at Free against ExoArmor's $4.99. Arcadium also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 11). ExoArmor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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

Arcadium is free to download; ExoArmor costs $4.99 up front. Arcadium sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. ExoArmor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ExoArmor against 4.9 for Arcadium. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcadium has 119 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ExoArmor's written reviews are positive against 95% of Arcadium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExoArmor ships an update every 28 months, Arcadium every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ExoArmor versus Arcadium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExoArmorArcadium
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better4.9 (119 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB91 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCrucial Fusion, Inc.Luciano Bercini

Customer experience

ExoArmor

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arcadium

All ratings119 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

None

ExoArmor

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Arcadium

One-time14
  • 1000 gems$0.49
  • 2000 Gems$0.99
  • 3000 gems$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Extra HP$2.99
  • Artemis$2.99
  • Hermes$2.99
  • Ares$3.99
  • Ad-Free Revival$3.99
  • 10000 Gems$3.99
  • Aion$3.99
  • Aphrodite$3.99
  • Double gems$4.99
  • Pop-up Ad Removal$4.99
  • 30000 Gems$8.99

Questions

Is ExoArmor free?
ExoArmor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arcadium free?
Arcadium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ExoArmor or Arcadium?
ExoArmor is rated higher. ExoArmor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Arcadium averages 4.9 from 119 ratings.
Do ExoArmor or Arcadium have ads?
Arcadium shows ads; ExoArmor does not.
Which is updated more often, ExoArmor or Arcadium?
ExoArmor ships an update every 28 months, and Arcadium every 3 months. Most recently, ExoArmor was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arcadium on October 24, 2026.

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