Comparison

Snake Core vs Invasion 3000

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

Head to head
About

Snake Core

Command an army of soldier units in an inter-galactic war against aliens. Engage in various game modes, upgrade your forces, and navigate a multi-route map to defeat the Alien Overlord. Designed for short, engaging gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Multiple control schemes
  • Inter-galactic alien war theme
  • Node-based mission map
  • Unit and defense upgrades
  • Short game sessions
Features
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+ Playable in Landscape AND Portrait mode! + Different control schemes (see Options menu) Snake Core is an Arcade game combining the gameplay mechanics of a classic Snake but twisting and turning the setting and variation into an inter-galactic war against an alien threat ! Command your army of different soldier units as they attack aliens, take out bombs, retrieve soldiers, defend key locations, and hunt down big Snake like creatures. The game plays in different game-modes, with a multi-route map that allows the player to decide the best route to the Alien Overlord. Upgrade your soldiers, with new units and new skills. Upgrade defense systems and use power-ups to survive the intergalactic war. FEATURES ] Simple to master – The game is easy to understand, and it allows everyone to enjoy the commanding of the army ] Node based mission map – A randomized mission screen, allows you to choose which path you take to reach the end boss. ] Upgrades – Recruit new units, and upgrade your units for a stronger army. ] Short game sessions – Snake Core is designed for short gaming sessions, a great game to pick up at any time for a quick go!

About

Invasion 3000

Pilot a gunship through a retro-style arcade shooter to defend humanity from alien invaders. Battle waves of enemies, collect weapon upgrades, and face a ridiculous final boss. Features multiple stages, power-ups, and different control options.

Highlights
  • 6 stages of intense arcade action
  • Epic multi-phase boss fight
  • Arsenal of weapon power-ups
  • Weapon overheat system
  • Tilt or touch controls
  • Prestige mode for added challenge
  • Hidden secrets and Easter eggs
Features
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THE YEAR IS 3000. Humanity was finally at peace. Then our deep-space probes detected something terrifying — Abe's Big Head of Death, a legendary evil feared across the universe. And it was on a direct course for our solar system... along with a horde of demon aliens. Our outer colonies fell in days. Our armies were annihilated. Our princess was taken. Now there's only one hope left — and it is YOU. INVASION 3000 is a retro-style vertical shooter inspired by the classic arcade era. Pilot your gunship through 5 increasingly dangerous stages, battle waves of alien invaders, collect powerful weapon upgrades, and face off against the most ridiculous final boss in gaming history. FEATURES - 6 stages of arcade action with progressively more difficult and intense waves of multiple enemy types - Epic multi-phase boss fight against Abe's Big Head of Death - Arsenal of weapon powerups: double guns, spreader shot, super missiles, smart bombs, and more - Weapon overheat system — manage your firepower or pay the price - Tilt OR touch controls — play your way - Retro "cinematic" intro and ending sequences - Prestige mode — beat the game and face an even greater challenge - Hidden secrets and Easter eggs for the careful observer - Original soundtrack and sound effects - Completely free. No ads. No paywalls. Built with love by JPEG Forever.

Screenshots

Snake Core4 screens
Invasion 30004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Invasion 3000 at 100% against Snake Core's 55%. Invasion 3000 also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Snake Core's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Invasion 3000 is free to download; Snake Core costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Invasion 3000 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Snake Core's written reviews are positive against 100% of Invasion 3000's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snake Core ships an update weekly, Invasion 3000 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Snake Core versus Invasion 3000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnake CoreInvasion 3000
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB82 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerJPEG Forever

Customer experience

Snake Core

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

Invasion 3000

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Snake Core

No in-app purchases

None

Invasion 3000

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snake Core free?
Snake Core costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Invasion 3000 free?
Invasion 3000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Snake Core or Invasion 3000?
Invasion 3000 is rated higher. Snake Core averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Invasion 3000 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Snake Core or Invasion 3000 have ads?
Neither Snake Core nor Invasion 3000 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snake Core or Invasion 3000?
Snake Core ships an update weekly, and Invasion 3000 every 6 days. Most recently, Snake Core was updated on November 3, 2026 and Invasion 3000 on November 5, 2026.

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