Comparison

Arcadium vs Dock The Rocket

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

Head to head
About

Arcadium

Command a fighter ship to defend Earth from alien invaders in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Blast through waves of enemies, collect power-ups, and permanently upgrade your ship for an infinite fight for survival. Enjoy classic retro shmup action with modern twists and one-finger controls.

Highlights
  • Unique spaceships with special skills
  • Endless alien waves and boss battles
  • Permanent ship upgrades and mastery perks
  • Classic arcade shmup gameplay
  • One-finger controls
  • Offline play
Features
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Arcadium is a fast-paced space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Battle endless waves of aliens, defeat powerful bosses, and upgrade unique spaceships in a retro shoot 'em up built for skill, quick sessions, and offline play. If you enjoy classic arcade action, smooth controls, and rewarding progression, Arcadium delivers a pure space shooter experience on mobile. - A True Arcade Space Shooter Experience - Arcadium brings back the feeling of old-school arcade shooters with smooth controls and fast sessions designed for mobile. • Endless alien waves and epic boss battles • Multiple unique spaceships with special abilities • Permanent upgrades and mastery progression • Retro pixel-art style inspired by classic shoot 'em up games • Offline arcade gameplay, no internet required • Easy one-finger controls This arcade shooter focuses on gameplay, skill, and high scores. - Bullet Hell Meets Retro Shmup - Dodge complex enemy patterns, collect power-ups, and push your high score further every run. Whether you call it a shmup, shoot 'em up, or space shooter, Arcadium is built for players who love arcade challenge. The deeper you go, the harder the alien invasion becomes. - Simple Controls, Endless Challenge - • Slide to move your spaceship • Destroy alien enemies • Collect power-ups • Upgrade stats permanently • Defeat alien bosses - Why This Space Shooter Stands Out - Unlike many modern arcade shooters, Arcadium delivers: • Fast gameplay sessions • Clean and responsive controls • Skill-based progression • Offline play anytime No complicated systems. Just pure arcade action - For Fans Of - • Classic arcade shooter games • Retro space shooter titles • Bullet hell game • Alien shooter experience • Shoot 'em up and shmup games Arcadium focuses on gameplay first. No complicated systems, just responsive controls, fast action, and the thrill of improving run after run. Whether you call it a space shooter, shmup, or shoot 'em up, Arcadium is made for players who love arcade challenge, retro style, and endless replayability. Download Arcadium and defend the galaxy today. Contact & Community Email: lucianobercinidev@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/73w3kFA X: https://x.com/lucianobercini

About

Dock The Rocket

Launch a rocket, dodge obstacles, and land safely in this challenging flying game. Master precise controls, conserve fuel, and solve puzzles for perfect landings. Earn stars and replay levels to improve your skills.

Highlights
  • Skill-based rocket flying
  • Obstacle dodging challenges
  • Fuel conservation mechanics
  • Puzzle-solving for landings
  • Star-based replayability
  • Fast-paced levels
Features
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Get ready for a high-flying challenge with Dock The Rocket! It’s not your typical flying game – this one tests your skill, timing, and creativity. Your goal? Launch your rocket, dodge obstacles, and land safely. Sounds easy, right? The real test is nailing the controls, conserving fuel, and solving tricky puzzles to stick the landing. FAST-PACED ACTION Every level in Dock The Rocket is a quick challenge. In just a few seconds, you’ll either succeed or learn how to improve your timing and skills for the next round. REPLAYABILITY Fuel efficiency is key. Earn bronze, silver, or chase that hard-to-get gold star. Each attempt brings you closer to mastering the perfect landing. CHALLENGING This one’s for players who love a real challenge. If you’re into games that push your precision and timing to the limit, Dock The Rocket is the game you’ve been waiting for.

Screenshots

Arcadium4 screens
Dock The Rocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dock The Rocket at none against Arcadium's shown. Dock The Rocket also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Arcadium's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Arcadium sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Dock The Rocket 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Arcadium against 5.0 for Dock The Rocket. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcadium has 119 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Arcadium's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dock The Rocket's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arcadium versus Dock The Rocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcadiumDock The Rocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (119 ratings)5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuciano BerciniDave Kok

Customer experience

Arcadium

All ratings119 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

Dock The Rocket

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Arcadium

One-time14
  • 1000 gems$0.49
  • 2000 Gems$0.99
  • 3000 gems$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Extra HP$2.99
  • Artemis$2.99
  • Hermes$2.99
  • Ares$3.99
  • Ad-Free Revival$3.99
  • 10000 Gems$3.99
  • Aion$3.99
  • Aphrodite$3.99
  • Double gems$4.99
  • Pop-up Ad Removal$4.99
  • 30000 Gems$8.99
4 purchases

Dock The Rocket

One-time4
  • Mercury Rocket$0.99
  • Luna Rocket$0.99
  • Orcus Rocket$0.99
Show 1 more
  • Apollo Rocket$0.99

Questions

Is Arcadium free?
Arcadium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dock The Rocket free?
Dock The Rocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arcadium or Dock The Rocket?
Dock The Rocket is rated higher. Arcadium averages 4.9 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Dock The Rocket averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.
Do Arcadium or Dock The Rocket have ads?
Arcadium shows ads; Dock The Rocket does not.
Which is updated more often, Arcadium or Dock The Rocket?
Arcadium ships an update every 3 months, and Dock The Rocket every 3 months. Most recently, Arcadium was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dock The Rocket on October 24, 2026.

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