Jetscout vs Asteroid Defence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jetscout
Navigate challenging levels using a jetpack with limited fuel. Avoid various hazards to reach the end of each mission and master flight basics. Explore a distant solar system and uncover secrets in a related adventure.
- Jetpack-based platforming
- Limited fuel mechanic
- Hazard avoidance (spikes, lasers, plants)
- 3 unique training missions
- Exploration of a distant solar system
- Uncover secrets of an alien race
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Welcome to Jetscout: Boot Camp, a completely free jetpack-based platformer featuring the Jetscout Essential Training Simulation (JETS) for all new Jetscout recruits! Your goal is to reach the end of each mission using only a jetpack with limited fuel. Avoid deadly spikes, plants, lasers and more as you complete 3 unique missions to master the basics of Jetscout flight! When you're ready, you can tackle your first real mission of exploring a distant solar system and uncovering the secrets behind the strange Valunian race in the game Jetscout: Mystery of the Valunians.
Asteroid Defence
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Engage in the heart of the cosmos with Asteroid Defence. As the universe thrusts asteroids towards you in hyperspace, you're stationary at the epicenter. There's no evading, no retreating - just your ship, your aim, and an endless barrage of space rocks. • Stationary Strategy: Anchored in hyperspace, success hinges on your shooting accuracy, not movement. • Ceaseless Cosmic Challenge: The asteroid onslaught intensifies over time, each more unpredictable than the last. How many can you obliterate? • Leaderboard Legacy: Ascend the global rankings. Outplay, outlast, and outscore players from all corners of the galaxy. • Retro Resonance: Immerse yourself in an arcade experience, complete with classic graphics and atmospheric soundtracks. • Boom or Bust: Survive wave after wave or face a spectacular explosion upon asteroid impact. Each session is a challenge to outdo your personal best. Iconic arcade shooting set against the backdrop of space. Competitive leaderboards to showcase your prowess. Gameplay mechanics that cater to both newcomers and arcade veterans. A visual and auditory journey back to the golden age of gaming. Step into hyperspace and stand your ground against the universe's fiercest asteroid assault. Can you rise to the challenge and set a new high score?. If you're enjoying Asteroid Defence, we'd appreciate your support with a rating and review. Stay updated with our community for the latest game news and cosmic events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Asteroid Defence at every 3 days against Jetscout's every 30 months. Jetscout's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jetscout ships an update every 30 months, Asteroid Defence every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jetscout | Asteroid Defence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dustin Auxier | Athlas IO |
In-app purchases
Jetscout
No in-app purchases
Asteroid Defence
No in-app purchases
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