Comparison

Minor Miner vs Astro Invaders

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

Head to head
About

Minor Miner

Navigate treacherous mines, dodging high-tech goblins. This arcade game offers offline play after initial setup and allows account-based save data transfer between devices. Adjust the user interface to fit your screen's notch.

Highlights
  • Offline Mode Support
  • Save Data Transfer
  • UI Position Adjustment
  • High-Tech Goblin Avoidance
  • Arcade Gameplay
Features
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Avoid the High-Tech Goblins and Conquer the Mines! [ Offline Mode Support ] After the first sign-in, you can play the game Offline. Some functions using the network are limited. [ About Account and Save Data ] The account in this game is used to transfer save data when changing devices. Before transferring data, be sure to ‘Upload Save File’ in the account options in the game. [ If the top UI is covered by the notch ] Open the option settings (gear icon) and touch the ‘Adjust Top UI Position’ button to adjust the position. If you have any questions, please send them to the following email address: renoby@naver.com renoby.dev@gmail.com

About

Astro Invaders

Experience an intense arcade space battle with simple controls. Upgrade your ship to rapidly grow stronger and defeat challenging bosses. Uncover a lasting story through 21 boss encounters.

Highlights
  • Simple movement and shooting controls
  • Intense space battles
  • Ship upgrades for rapid growth
  • 21 boss battles
  • Uncover a lasting story
  • Casual action and rail shooter mechanics
Features
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● Dodge While Moving, Shoot While Standing Still ! An Intense Space Battle Unfolds With Simple Controls! This Is A Fresh New Arcade Shooter That Avoids Maniac-Level Bullet Hell And Instead Borrows The Best Of Trendy Casual Action Games And Classic Rail Shooter Mechanics. ● The Thrill Of Rapid Growth Through Upgrades ! Upgrade Your Ship, Crush The Bosses You Once Struggled Against In An Instant, And Gather Bits For Even Faster Upgrades ! ● Fast-Paced, Impactful Gameplay With A Lasting Story. A Tight Experience Packed With 21 Boss Battles And No Filler Enemy Fights—Only Those Who Reach The Ending Will Uncover The Story Behind The Game !

Screenshots

Minor Miner4 screens
Astro Invaders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Astro Invaders at 5.0 against Minor Miner's 3.1. Astro Invaders also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Minor Miner's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Minor Miner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Astro Invaders sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Astro Invaders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minor Miner has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minor Miner ships an update fortnightly, Astro Invaders weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minor Miner versus Astro Invaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinor MinerAstro Invaders
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB110 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDong Jun SohnSang Yoon Lee

Customer experience

Minor Miner

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Astro Invaders

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Minor Miner

One-time4
  • 100 Jewels$0.99
  • 410 Jewels$3.99
  • VIP Pass$4.99
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  • 1600 Jewels$14.99
6 purchases

Astro Invaders

One-time6
  • Unlimited Ad Skip$0.99
  • 10000 Bit Pack$0.99
  • Super Bit Pack$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Mega Bit Pack$2.99
  • 50000 Bit Pack$2.99
  • 150000 Bit Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Minor Miner free?
Minor Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astro Invaders free?
Astro Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minor Miner or Astro Invaders?
Astro Invaders is rated higher. Minor Miner averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Astro Invaders averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Minor Miner or Astro Invaders have ads?
Both Minor Miner and Astro Invaders show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minor Miner or Astro Invaders?
Minor Miner ships an update fortnightly, and Astro Invaders weekly. Most recently, Minor Miner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Astro Invaders on October 18, 2026.

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