Comparison

Joust Stacking vs Rocket Invaders

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

Head to head
About

Joust Stacking

Features
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Shish kebab them with your joust! Stack your joust, avoid obstacles, and shish kebab your enemies with your joust!

About

Rocket Invaders

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The ultimate test of galactic alien defence awaits! A relentless horde of self-replicating Invaders has entered the Solar System, threatening Earth and beyond. With endless waves of hostile spaceships attacking in (surprisingly predictable!) formation, must be destroyed! Now that their surprise assault has failed, it's time to strike back. Protect Earth, clear the Solar System, and harness the enemy Invadersโ€™ own technology to track down and eliminate the source of the invasion! CLASSIC FEATURES * Classic Arcade Shooter โ€“ Battle waves of Invaders in dynamic attack patterns. Now with added Motherships! * Upgrade Weapons โ€“ Collect crates to unlock and enhance devastating firepower. * Planet-to-Planet Warfare โ€“ Travel across the Solar System, planting self-destruction seeds along the way to halt their advance. * Hundreds of Planets โ€“ Discover and collect planets, rockets, and Motherships as you progress. NEW FEATURES! * Harvest Resources โ€“ Defeated Invaders drop resourcesโ€”use them to fight back! * Convert Resources โ€“ Using the Planetary defence machines, YOU control the amount of Health, Ammo and Fuel you need to fight the invasion! * Load Escape Rockets โ€“ Fill your escape rocket with enough fuel to blast off and obliterate everything in your path! A REAL-TIME TEST OF STAMINA! Rocket Invaders combines classic arcade shooting with a fresh challenge, using modern Real-Time Strategy mechanics, delivering a fast-paced, dynamic experience that will push your skills to the limit. The deeper you progress, the more intense the challenge becomes! Can you collect all the planets, destroy all the Motherships and survive every wave of the Invaders? The Universe depends on it!

Screenshots

Joust Stacking4 screens
Rocket Invaders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Joust Stacking at none against Rocket Invaders's 8. Rocket Invaders's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 35 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Rocket Invaders sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Joust Stacking asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joust Stacking ships an update every 35 months, Rocket Invaders every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Joust Stacking versus Rocket Invaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoust StackingRocket Invaders
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size81 MB258 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developeromer cetinKrada Studio Corp

In-app purchases

None

Joust Stacking

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Rocket Invaders

One-time8
  • Permanently Unlock All Weapons$0.99
  • Save Sector Progress$0.99
  • Faster Fuel Pipe Transfers$0.99
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  • Slower Bonus Crate Expiry Time$0.99
  • Slower Wave Timers$0.99
  • Remove Ads & Extra Resource$2.99
  • Full Converters at New Planet$2.99
  • Rocket Mega Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Joust Stacking free?
Joust Stacking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocket Invaders free?
Rocket Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Joust Stacking or Rocket Invaders have ads?
Both Joust Stacking and Rocket Invaders show ads.
Which is updated more often, Joust Stacking or Rocket Invaders?
Joust Stacking ships an update every 35 months, and Rocket Invaders every 9 days. Most recently, Joust Stacking was updated on October 8, 2026 and Rocket Invaders on October 5, 2026.

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