# Castle Crumble vs Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Castle Crumble at 66% against Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s 19%. Castle Crumble also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (31K vs 31). Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Castle Crumble holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Crumble has 31K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Castle Crumble's written reviews are positive against 19% of Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s.

Castle Crumble ships an update every 5 weeks, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Crumble | Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-crumble/id1616814625/reviews)** | [3.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkanoid-vs-space-invaders-plus/id6503027740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2.7 GB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Orbital Knight sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814466050) | [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Crumble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-crumble/id1616814625)

Embark on an adventure to conquer diverse kingdoms by strategically destroying castles. Utilize powerful explosives and mystical spells to crash forts from various historical and fantasy eras. Experience physics-based fun as you aim to win and become a hero.

**Highlights:** Conquer diverse kingdoms, Strategic castle destruction, Utilize explosives and spells, Explore unique visuals, Physics-based gameplay, Execute conqueror tactics

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Best game ever
- 👍 Satisfying and fun
- 🎨 Great graphics and physics
- 🕹️ Simple and addictive gameplay
- 💎 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, weapons not working, floating objects)
- 🔍 Lack of challenge/too easy
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Sound issues (repeating sound effects)
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Level 15 tower indestructible
- Level 275 in Conquest Mode crashes the app
- Balloon explosion achievement not unlocking
- Floating objects when they should fall
- Weapons firing randomly without user input

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Harder difficulty modes or challenges
- Ability to build and share custom castles
- Zoom functionality
- Separate shoot button


### Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkanoid-vs-space-invaders-plus/id6503027740)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great for nostalgic arcade fans
- 💡 Unique combination of Arkanoid and Space Invaders
- 🎨 Memorable character designs and locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- App switch issues causing gameplay disruption
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add classic Space Invaders mode
- Improve difficulty curve and time limits
- Provide English voice acting option
- Add controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Crumble free?

Castle Crumble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ free?

Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Crumble or Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+?

Castle Crumble is rated higher. Castle Crumble averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ averages 3.3 from 31 ratings.

### Do Castle Crumble or Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ have ads?

Neither Castle Crumble nor Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Crumble or Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+?

Castle Crumble ships an update every 5 weeks, and Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ fortnightly. Most recently, Castle Crumble was updated on October 31, 2026 and Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
