# SPACE INVADERS vs Asteroid Commando

SPACE INVADERS and Asteroid Commando both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of SPACE INVADERS's written reviews are positive against 38% of Asteroid Commando's. SPACE INVADERS also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). Asteroid Commando's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SPACE INVADERS costs $4.99 and Asteroid Commando $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for SPACE INVADERS against 4.0 for Asteroid Commando. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 134 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of SPACE INVADERS's written reviews are positive against 38% of Asteroid Commando's.

SPACE INVADERS ships an update every 5 months, Asteroid Commando every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPACE INVADERS | Asteroid Commando |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-invaders/id305608072/reviews)** | [4.0 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | #167 |
| Size | 93 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) |

## What reviewers say

### SPACE INVADERS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-invaders/id305608072)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Defend Earth from alien invaders in this classic arcade shooter. Relive the iconic gameplay with faithful recreations of original features, optimized controls, and multiple screen modes.

**Highlights:** Defend Earth from alien waves, Faithful recreation of original features, Optimized touch, on-screen, and tilt controls, Four screen modes, Bonus development material

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful recreation of the original
- 👍 Variety of control options
- 👍 Authentic sounds and visuals
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 👍 Good value for classic game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Small gameplay screen
- 💰 Overpriced for a classic game
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Firing sound cuts out
- Game freezes and crashes
- Controls stop working after updates

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode
- Leaderboards and achievements
- More game modes and content updates
- Improved controls and sensitivity


### Asteroid Commando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Pilot a ship through a retro arcade experience, blasting asteroids and collecting gems while battling alien pirates and avoiding mines. Enjoy classic vector graphics and power-ups across iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Vector graphics (modern or classic), Power-ups (Shield, Triple Shot, Rapid Fire, Time Freeze), Intuitive Crown controls for Apple Watch, Swipe controls for iPhone, Daily global rankings, Short burst gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPACE INVADERS free?

SPACE INVADERS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Asteroid Commando free?

Asteroid Commando costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPACE INVADERS or Asteroid Commando?

SPACE INVADERS is rated higher. SPACE INVADERS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Asteroid Commando averages 4.0 from 134 ratings.

### Do SPACE INVADERS or Asteroid Commando have ads?

Neither SPACE INVADERS nor Asteroid Commando shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPACE INVADERS or Asteroid Commando?

SPACE INVADERS ships an update every 5 months, and Asteroid Commando every 6 weeks. Most recently, SPACE INVADERS was updated on October 12, 2026 and Asteroid Commando on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SPACE INVADERS or Asteroid Commando?

SPACE INVADERS currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Asteroid Commando at #167. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*