Jetpack Joyride 2 vs SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jetpack Joyride 2
Embark on a frantic adventure with Barry as he battles new enemies using upgraded equipment and weapons. Navigate a laboratory to thwart scientists' experiments in this modern, HD-enhanced sequel.
- New equipment and weapons
- Fight new enemies
- HD graphics and animations
- New mechanics
- Modernized gameplay
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Barry returns in a frantic adventure! In this case, he will have new equipment and weapons to fight new enemies and make his way through the laboratory to stop the scientists' experiments before it is too late. The evolved adventure of Jetpack Joyride with new HD graphics, new animations, new mechanics and a new way of playing. Download now to play again this updated and modern adventure! *** View our terms of service at http://halfbrick.com/tos View our privacy policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/jj2-apple-arcade-privacy-policy
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
Experience an evolving shooter that transforms from retro to cutting-edge 3D. Unleash powerful attacks, switch between classic and bullet-hell styles, and enjoy over 160 stages. Features guest ships from classic shooters for an enhanced experience.
- Evolving gameplay from retro to 3D
- Classic and bullet-hell shooting styles
- Burst counterattack system
- Guest ships from classic shooters
- Over 160 stages with replayability
- No ads or in-app purchases
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The multi award-winning masterpiece is back, and more evolved than ever! Refreshing destruction! An unprecedented shooting evolution! Simple to pick up! Avoid enemy attacks and fight back with overwhelming firepower! Evolutionary exhilaration for all levels! A stress-free play experience! No advertising! No in-app purchases! No data collection! Play to evolve! It may look retro at a glance, but the game evolves into a cutting-edge 3D shooter the more you play! Evolution grants more and more powerful ships and superior systems to give players of all abilities the edge! ----------------------------- A few of the 100+ variations available: 1. Burst: exhilaration at its finest! When powered up to the highest level, players can unleash a powerful counterattack, called Burst, when their ship takes a hit! Destroy a boss with Burst to receive a bonus score, along with a special, spectacular destruction sequence! Aim for a high score and look great while doing it! 2. Unprecedented! Style Change: evolve stages on the fly! Changing style changes enemy attack patterns! Instantly switch to a bullet-hell shooter! All stages can be played in two styles: classic shooting style or bullet hell! Switch between the two styles any time and enjoy the game in your favourite style! Master the timing and chase the ultimate high score! The audio-visuals switch too, so mix it up like a VJ as you play! 3. Powerful ships appear one after another! Includes guest ships from classic TAITO shooters such as Darius, Night Striker, and Raystorm! Overwhelm the enemy with their awe-inspiringly powerful attacks! 4. And the stages have evolved too! Main Game: 36 stages Extra: 30 stages Challenge: 100 stages Challenge mode's stages change each time, offering infinite replayability! ----------------------------- More stages and ships planned with future updates: the fun keeps evolving! Stages, evolutions, enemies, and all other elements have been added and/or renewed, so even fans of the original can enjoy it anew!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Jetpack Joyride 2 at free against SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO's paid. Jetpack Joyride 2 also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 696) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Jetpack Joyride 2 against 4.8 for SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride 2 has 30K ratings behind it against 696, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Jetpack Joyride 2's written reviews are positive against 67% of SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO's.
Jetpack Joyride 2 ships an update fortnightly, SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jetpack Joyride 2 | SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (30K ratings) | 4.8 (696 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 696 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 531 MB | 952 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Halfbrick | TAITO Corporation |
Customer experience
Jetpack Joyride 2
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
User reviews
Jetpack Joyride 2
From 30K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Improved graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🚀 Responsive controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Levels too short
- 🔍 Lack of replayability after completing story
- 🔍 Missing endless mode
- 🔍 Limited vehicle and power-up options
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
From 696 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Classic game revamped with style
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 Aesthetic and vibe
- 👍 Suitable for old and young gamers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Confusing to start the game
- 🐛 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
- 💡 Needs portrait mode
- 🐛 Unavoidable instant-death blasts in later levels
Bugs and requests
Jetpack Joyride 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes when trying to enter certain levels
- Upgrade menu sometimes unresponsive
- Sticker album not functioning properly
- Inconsistent frame rate on some devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add endless mode
- More levels and content updates
- Ability to replay previous levels
- More vehicle and power-up variety
- Improved progression system
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
Reported bugs
2 issues- Complicated UI
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- More ways to earn tokens
- Additional evolution paths and stages
In-app purchases
Jetpack Joyride 2
No in-app purchases
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
No in-app purchases
Questions
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