Run Jump Die vs Invaders Retro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run Jump Die
Experience a unique single-thumb platformer with simple yet deep controls. Navigate challenging levels, defeat enemies, and collect items with intuitive one-button gameplay. Enjoy retro 8-bit graphics and replayability with multiple objectives per level.
- Single-thumb platformer controls
- Long press to jump higher
- Quick tap for actions
- 8-bit graphics and sound
- 28 exciting levels
- 6 objectives per level
- Save 'Fail' snapshots
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"...kind of quirky and out of the blue ...single-thumb platformer 'Run Jump Die'." - Jared Nelson, Touch Arcade "Get out the rye bread and the mustard, Grandma! Reminds me of the coin-op days of my childhood, and it actually responds to input flawlessly, I'm hooked. This is a great game." - tarrk "I'm enjoying the game quite a bit, it's easy to learn but hard to master.” - Emotive "Loving it so far.... The fact that it's a 1 button platformer is brilliant....” - DJfelix "...kind of quirky and out of the blue ...single-thumb platformer 'Run Jump Die'." - Jared Nelson, Touch Arcade Imagine playing a platformer on a mobile device with just your thumb. Turn when you want, jump when you want, climb ladders, defeat enemies, enter doors, collect items. You're in control! Simple Controls 1. Long Press to Jump 2. Long Press Longer to Jump Higher 3. Quick Tap for Everything Else Wonderful one thumb play Amazing 8-bit graphics and sound Keep a snap shot of each "Fail" as a memento (turn on in App Settings) Great replay-ability, with 6 objectives in each level (something for everyone) 28 exciting levels Endless lives
Invaders Retro
Defend Earth from relentless alien waves in this retro-inspired shooter. Discover hidden scoring mechanics as you battle through increasingly challenging levels to save the planet.
- Alien invasion gameplay
- Wave-based challenges
- Hidden scoring system
- Retro graphics
- Planet defense
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Climb the ranks and save the planet from the alien invasion. Waves and waves of aliens, when will it end ? Find hidden scoring as you play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Run Jump Die at every 3 days against Invaders Retro's weekly. Invaders Retro's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Run Jump Die costs $0.99 and Invaders Retro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Run Jump Die ships an update every 3 days, Invaders Retro weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Run Jump Die | Invaders Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #200 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Bliss | Justin Ngan |
Customer experience
Run Jump Die
Invaders Retro
In-app purchases
Run Jump Die
No in-app purchases
Invaders Retro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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