Comparison

SPACE INVADERS vs Space ReInvaders

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

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About

SPACE INVADERS

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
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Experience the King of Shooting Games, the arcade hit that captured the hearts of legions of fans and took the world by storm! Use your cannon to defend Earth from waves of descending alien Invaders! All the features you remember have been faithfully recreated: the elusive UFOs, the "Nagoya Attack" technique, and the endless game play! This edition features three control methods optimized for the iPhone and iPad, four screen modes, and bonus extras including rare material from the original game's development! Controls: 1. Touch & drag controls 2. On-screen controls 3. Tilt controls Screen Modes: 1. Color 2. Toggle Background 3. Cellophane Overlay 4. Monochrome Language: 1. English 2. Italiano 3. Français 4. Deutsch 5. Español 6. 日本語

About

Space ReInvaders

Features
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Defend Earth, one wave at a time. Step into a fast, arcade-style shooter built for quick sessions and “one more try” runs. Move your cannon, blast descending formations, and clear the screen before they reach the ground—then brace yourself: the next wave only gets tougher. Classic feel, modern polish Crisp pixel-style presentation and punchy sound keep every round satisfying. Shields give you cover until they crumble, mystery UFOs streak across the top for bonus points, and your high score is always in sight. Controls your way Pick Automatic, Tilt, or On-screen joystick—whatever fits how you play. Mirror the touch layout for left- or right-handed comfort, and toggle sound effects when you need silence. Compete on Game Center Sign in with Game Center to submit scores and open the global leaderboard. Chase your personal best—or someone else’s. Highlights • Endless waves with ramping challenge • Multiple enemy types and a scoring table straight from the arcade playbook • UFO bonus runs for extra points • Destructible barriers and tight, responsive shooting • Game Center leaderboard support • Sound on/off and flexible control options Whether you grew up in arcades or just love clean, skill-based shooters, load up and hold the line.

Screenshots

SPACE INVADERS4 screens
Space ReInvaders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Space ReInvaders at Free against SPACE INVADERS's $4.99. SPACE INVADERS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.3). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Space ReInvaders is free to download; SPACE INVADERS costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SPACE INVADERS versus Space ReInvaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPACE INVADERSSpace ReInvaders
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (82 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.3
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAITO CorporationPiero Amato

Bugs and requests

SPACE INVADERS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firing sound cuts out
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Controls stop working after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • More game modes and content updates
  • Improved controls and sensitivity

Space ReInvaders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SPACE INVADERS

No in-app purchases

None

Space ReInvaders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPACE INVADERS free?
SPACE INVADERS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space ReInvaders free?
Space ReInvaders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPACE INVADERS or Space ReInvaders have ads?
Neither SPACE INVADERS nor Space ReInvaders shows ads.

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