Jetpack Joyride 2 vs Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
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
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
Experience a unique blend of classic arcade gameplay, merging the strategies of Space Invaders with the block-breaking action of Arkanoid. Reflect enemy attacks, unleash powerful counter-bullets, and master over 20 skills across 150 challenging stages. Defeat evolving bosses and compete for high scores.
- Fusion of Arkanoid and Space Invaders gameplay
- Reflect enemy attacks to destroy enemies and blocks
- Attack Mode with accumulated power
- 150 stages with evolving challenges
- Over 20 unlockable skills and power-ups
- Giant boss battles
- Ranking Modes for high score competition
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Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ ■■■Game Details■■■ ◆ Arkanoid Meets Space Invaders! · A fusion of Space Invaders and Arkanoid (Block Breaker)! · Reflect the Invaders' attacks and use the bullets you reflect back to destroy enemies and blocks! · Accumulate power and enter Attack Mode to obliterate your enemies! ◆ Fight Off the Invaders in 150 Stages and Two Modes! · The Invaders have formed groups and devised various ways to assault you in each stage! Break through those pesky blocks and overcome all sorts of mechanics to clear the stages! · Master over 20 skills, including power-ups and Covering Fire, to complete the stages! · Use Support items such as a 2x Attack Boost in Attack Mode and time extensions to help you clear stages! · Defeat giant bosses that evolve as you battle them and save the galaxy from the Invaders! · Once you have cleared the stages, you can try them again on Hard to challenge yourself! ◆ Push Your Limits with Ranking Mode and Other Features! · Compete with the galaxy's toughest and strongest for high scores in two Ranking Modes. · Earn achievements to gain in-game rewards!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jetpack Joyride 2 at 64% against Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s 19%. Jetpack Joyride 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (30K vs 31). Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Jetpack Joyride 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride 2 has 30K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Jetpack Joyride 2's written reviews are positive against 19% of Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jetpack Joyride 2 | Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (30K ratings) — better | 3.3 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews — better | 18.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 531 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Halfbrick | TAITO Corporation |
Customer experience
Jetpack Joyride 2
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
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
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
From 31 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great for nostalgic arcade fans
- 💡 Unique combination of Arkanoid and Space Invaders
- 🎨 Memorable character designs and locations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes on startup for some users
- ⏱️ Time limits too strict, removing casual gameplay
- 🤔 Difficulty spikes randomly, not always skill-based
- 🔇 Non-English voice acting without option to change
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
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup
- App switch issues causing gameplay disruption
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add classic Space Invaders mode
- Improve difficulty curve and time limits
- Provide English voice acting option
- Add controller support
In-app purchases
Jetpack Joyride 2
No in-app purchases
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
No in-app purchases
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