Comparison

Missile Command vs Alexus 2040

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

Head to head
About

Missile Command

Defend your bases from an endless barrage of incoming missiles in this reimagined arcade classic. Strategically launch counter-missiles, utilize powerups for an advantage, and upgrade your gameplay to achieve the highest scores. Compete globally and conquer challenging achievements.

Highlights
  • Defend bases from missile attacks
  • Launch counter-missiles
  • Utilize powerups
  • Upgrade gameplay aspects
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Earn achievements
Features
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Missile Command: Recharged is a re-imagining of the beloved classic with fast-paced, arcade action where players must defend their bases by blasting an endless barrage of missiles hailing from the sky. Launch counter-missiles to protect your base and target powerups to gain an edge at critical moments. Missile Command: Recharged will appeal to those that fondly remember playing the original or its many iterations, and a whole new generation of mobile gamers that are looking for fast-paced, pick-up-and play, arcade goodness. Powered Up: Don’t just target missiles – take aim at all-new powerups to survive longer with defensive measures, silo repair, or a screen-clearing special blast. Upgraded: New powerup system takes points earned and allows them to be used to upgrade all aspects of gameplay to get an edge and achieve the highest scores. Shoot for the Clouds: Compete in global online leaderboards and aim to claim bragging rights as the top missile commander. Achievements: Better yourself with each game played and work towards besting the toughest challenges! Get Augmented: Use the new augmented reality feature to project your gameplay to a virtual arcade cabinet and take your missile destruction to new heights!

About

Alexus 2040

Experience a classic space shooter with simple controls and auto-fire, focusing on reaction time and thrilling arcade action. Collect power-ups, unlock new ships, and battle challenging bosses. Customize your spacecraft with an easy-to-use pixel art tool.

Highlights
  • Classic space shooter gameplay
  • Simple left-right controls with auto-fire
  • Original power-ups
  • Unlockable spaceships
  • Boss battles
  • Pixel art spaceship customization
Features
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Alexus 2040 captures the essence of a classic space shooter, condensed into short sessions, and offers a highly challenging and thrilling arcade experience. - Simple left-right only controls, with auto-fire. Focus on reaction time and get in the flow! - Stack up original power-ups and enjoy your new sense of power... while it lasts! - Unlock spaceships with their exclusive power-ups! - Bosses, we all love them, don’t we? - Paint your own spaceships in seconds with this new super easy-to-use 'pixel art' tool! - Break the score by reaching the 'system limitations' of an arcade game from the early 80's.

Screenshots

Missile Command4 screens
Alexus 20404 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Missile Command at none against Alexus 2040's shown. Missile Command also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (3.9 vs 3.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Missile Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alexus 2040 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Missile Command holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Missile Command has 206 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Missile Command's written reviews are positive against 67% of Alexus 2040's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Missile Command ships an update fortnightly, Alexus 2040 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Missile Command versus Alexus 2040: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMissile CommandAlexus 2040
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (206 ratings) — better3.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings206 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB63 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAtariRomain Macre

Customer experience

Missile Command

All ratings206 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.4%

Alexus 2040

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral27.3%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Missile Command

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • High scores not updating correctly
  • Occasional screen unresponsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • Additional levels or game modes
  • More varied enemy types and attack patterns
  • Customizable upgrade system
  • Arcade mode with no upgrades

Alexus 2040

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Missile Command

One-time1
  • Infinite Charge$2.99
4 purchases

Alexus 2040

One-time4
  • Buy 50 coins$1.49
  • Buy 200 coins$1.99
  • Premium$3.49
Show 1 more
  • Buy 1000 coins$3.49

Questions

Is Missile Command free?
Missile Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alexus 2040 free?
Alexus 2040 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Missile Command or Alexus 2040?
Missile Command is rated higher. Missile Command averages 3.9 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Alexus 2040 averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Missile Command or Alexus 2040 have ads?
Alexus 2040 shows ads; Missile Command does not.
Which is updated more often, Missile Command or Alexus 2040?
Missile Command ships an update fortnightly, and Alexus 2040 every 3 months. Most recently, Missile Command was updated on October 18, 2026 and Alexus 2040 on October 15, 2026.

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