Comparison

Retro Invaders vs Deadly Copter

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

Head to head
About

Retro Invaders

Features
Currently charting
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Fight off wave after wave of invaders from out of space. Control your base, hide behind the silos and blast those critters away.

About

Deadly Copter

Pilot a helicopter on a dangerous mission in this 3D shooting game. Engage in combat by aiming and firing your machine gun. Experience intense action as you complete your objectives.

Highlights
  • 3D shooting gameplay
  • Helicopter piloting
  • Machine gun combat
  • Mission-based objectives
  • Intense action
Features
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Become the Ultimate Helicopter Gunner! Take control of a powerful combat helicopter and dominate the battlefield in Deadly Copter, the ultimate helicopter shooting game. Fly dangerous rescue missions, eliminate enemy forces, and protect innocent civilians in explosive, action-packed battles. Blast through enemy bases, destroy tanks and armored vehicles, defeat powerful bosses, and upgrade your gunship with devastating weapons. Every mission brings new challenges and bigger rewards. Whether you're looking for an exciting helicopter shooter, gunship combat game, or action-packed offline shooter, Deadly Copter delivers nonstop excitement. FEATURES - Pilot a powerful military helicopter - Destroy enemy bases with explosive firepower - Rescue civilians and complete dangerous missions - Upgrade machine guns, rockets, and powerful weapons - Defeat epic boss battles - Explore hundreds of exciting missions - Easy-to-learn, smooth one-touch controls - Play offline anytime, anywhere - Unlock stronger helicopters and become the ultimate gunship commander Are you ready to dominate the skies? Download Deadly Copter now and become the legendary helicopter gunner!

Screenshots

Retro Invaders4 screens
Deadly Copter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Deadly Copter at Free against Retro Invaders's $0.99. Deadly Copter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Retro Invaders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Deadly Copter is free to download; Retro Invaders costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Retro Invaders versus Deadly Copter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro InvadersDeadly Copter
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 36 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB283 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJonathan FrenchPLAYX Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Retro Invaders

No in-app purchases

None

Deadly Copter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro Invaders free?
Retro Invaders costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deadly Copter free?
Deadly Copter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro Invaders or Deadly Copter have ads?
Deadly Copter shows ads; Retro Invaders does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro Invaders or Deadly Copter?
Retro Invaders ships an update every 36 months, and Deadly Copter every 36 months. Most recently, Retro Invaders was updated on September 6, 2026 and Deadly Copter on October 6, 2026.

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