# ExoArmor vs Arcadium

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExoArmor | Arcadium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoarmor/id1486497323/reviews)** | [4.9 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadium-space-shooter/id1555937672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **119** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crucial Fusion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486497322) | [Luciano Bercini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553291661) |

## What reviewers say

### ExoArmor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoarmor/id1486497323)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arcadium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadium-space-shooter/id1555937672)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 gems | $0.49 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra HP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Artemis | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hermes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ares | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Revival | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aphrodite | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pop-up Ad Removal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |


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