# Arcadium vs Dock The Rocket

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.

Both are free to download. Arcadium sells 10 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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcadium | Dock The Rocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadium-space-shooter/id1555937672/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-the-rocket/id6452273739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luciano Bercini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553291661) | [Dave Kok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691397589) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcadium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadium-space-shooter/id1555937672)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra HP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Artemis | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hermes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ares | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Revival | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aphrodite | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pop-up Ad Removal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Classic arcade experience
- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Nostalgic retro vibes
- 🎮 Straightforward and fair
- ✨ Many different ships with attributes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Can be unfair at times
- 📉 Lost progress on reinstall
- 🐛 Game crashes after a fixed time
- 🐛 Game stops suddenly
- ❓ Difficulty understanding how to play

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all progress after reinstall
- Game crashes after a fixed length of time
- Game suddenly stops
- Wave jump not working

**Requested features**

- Make it possible to play own music
- Continue updating and advertising the game
- More updates and more money spent
- More spaceships or an endless mode
- Nerf arcade nightmare


### Dock The Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-the-rocket/id6452273739)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mercury Rocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luna Rocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orcus Rocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apollo Rocket | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 November 3, 2026 and Dock The Rocket on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*