Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • New equipment and weapons
  • Fight new enemies
  • HD graphics and animations
  • New mechanics
  • Modernized gameplay
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Jetpack Joyride 24 screens
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jetpack Joyride 2 versus SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJetpack Joyride 2SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings)4.8 (696 ratings)
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews67.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better696
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size531 MB952 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHalfbrickTAITO Corporation

Customer experience

Jetpack Joyride 2

All ratings30,348 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews544 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral13.4%
Negative22.8%

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

All ratings696 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative22.0%

User reviews

Jetpack Joyride 2

From 30K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Jetpack Joyride 2

No in-app purchases

None

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jetpack Joyride 2 free?
Jetpack Joyride 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO free?
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride 2 or SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO?
Jetpack Joyride 2 and SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 30K and 696 ratings respectively.
Do Jetpack Joyride 2 or SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO have ads?
Neither Jetpack Joyride 2 nor SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride 2 or SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO?
Jetpack Joyride 2 ships an update fortnightly, and SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO monthly. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO on September 23, 2026.

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