Comparison

Alex versus robots vs Shockbot

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

Head to head
About

Alex versus robots

Embark on a 2D platformer adventure where you play as Alex, defending the cat world from invading robots. Shoot, jump, and run through levels to rescue cats and uncover the mystery behind the robot occupation.

Highlights
  • 2D platformer gameplay
  • Shooter mechanics
  • Rescue cats
  • Robot invasion theme
  • Simple controls
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Alex is saving the cat world from the occupation by evil robots. What do they want? Who knows. Not much to add to that, everything is clear. Shoot, run, jump, save cats. There will be a lot of shooting and jumping. Cats will help a little. But not too much. You know... because they are cats. They just eat and sleep all day

About

Shockbot

Embark on a mission to reclaim Earth from interdimensional monsters. Wield a precision blaster and a devastating Shock Attack to defeat foes and face a colossal mechanical beast in this action-packed platformer.

Highlights
  • Run-and-gun action
  • Precision blaster combat
  • Devastating Shock Attack
  • Antigravity platforming
  • Epic boss battles
  • Pulsing drum and bass soundtrack
Features
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In the near future, the scientists of Earth have ripped open a portal to another dimension after a high-energy physics experiment has gone horribly wrong. Grotesque monsters from another world have poured into our realm, and all of humankind has fled the planet in fear, unable to fend off the invaders. Enter Shockbot, humanity's last hope for reclaiming their home world. Shockbot is armed with a high precision blaster capable of vaporizing menacing invaders, as well as a devastating Shock Attack to wipe the area clear of foes. Orchestrating the invasion is Ultramech, a powerful hybrid mechanical beast of imposing size, armed with a terrifying laser cannon. Shockbot must destroy Ultramech to put a halt to Earth's invasion, trekking from the insertion point in Horizon City, through monster-infested forests, foreboding caves, an industrial wasteland, to a dreamy cyberpunk skyline. This run-and-gun platformer is reminiscent of classic 16-bit shooters and includes a half a dozen varied and exciting stages, fast-paced action, a cool Shock Attack mechanic to wipe all the enemies off screen, antigravity platforming challenges, and an epic boss battle at the end, all with a pulsing drum and bass soundtrack.

Screenshots

Alex versus robots4 screens
Shockbot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alex versus robots at 100% against Shockbot's 50%. Alex versus robots also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Shockbot's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Shockbot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Alex versus robots asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alex versus robots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shockbot has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Alex versus robots's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shockbot's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Alex versus robots versus Shockbot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlex versus robotsShockbot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings317 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB87 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperViacheslav BunkovGlowmatic LLC

Customer experience

Alex versus robots

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shockbot

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Alex versus robots

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Shockbot

One-time4
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Buy 50 Atoms$0.99
  • Buy 500 Atoms$4.99
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  • Buy 2000 Atoms$9.99

Questions

Is Alex versus robots free?
Alex versus robots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shockbot free?
Shockbot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alex versus robots or Shockbot?
Alex versus robots is rated higher. Alex versus robots averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shockbot averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Alex versus robots or Shockbot have ads?
Both Alex versus robots and Shockbot show ads.

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