Comparison

Velocispider vs Rock Rats

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

Head to head
About

Velocispider

Pilot a unique spider-velociraptor hybrid in this retro arcade shooter. Defend your endangered eggs from an evil robot seafood corporation's aquatic army. Enjoy pixel art, chiptune music, and power-ups.

Highlights
  • Unique spider-velociraptor protagonist
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • Chiptune soundtrack
  • Power-ups
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • Smooth tilt controls
Features
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Part Spider, Part Velociraptor, it's Velocispider!!! Take control of a heavily armed araknasaur in this retro arcade shoot-em-up. Your delicious endangered eggs have attracted the taste buds of the evil CEO of the Robot Seafood Corporation. He will stop at nothing to feast on your eggs, defend them from his relentless army of aquatic robot beasts. IGN: "The best dinosaur spider cyborg game ever created." Touch Arcade: "Velocispider is a ton of fun. The game is gorgeous, in a pixel art and chiptune sort of way. The art is full of character, and that character is super ridiculous. I can't decide if I love the drop sharks (manta rays?) or the bomber whales more." Games Radar: "It's a simple arcade-like shooter, but Velocispider's sharp aesthetics and approachable play mechanics make for a stellar iOS experience that's an easy recommendation on both iPad and iPhone." In your arsenal:- Awesome power ups Game Center leaderboards Sweet pixel art Thumping tunes Smooth tilt controls Game Center achievements Retina & Universal app support

About

Rock Rats

Pilot a spacecraft through asteroid fields, blasting enemies and dodging laser fire. This arcade-style shooter offers endless action with Game Center leaderboards and achievements. Jump to hyperspace when situations get tough.

Highlights
  • Blast asteroids
  • Battle UFOs
  • Hyperspace jumps
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • 50 Game Center achievements
  • Game controller support
Features
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Blast waves of asteroids and battle hordes of UFOs in this modern take on an arcade classic. “See the stars like never before,” said the job description. “Join an elite group. Learn advanced piloting skills. Generous pay.” What it didn't say was “Dodge incoming laser fire from hostile UFOs.” Life in the asteroid belt does have attractions. The thrill of flying a tricky path through fields of debris, the camaraderie of fellow pilots, the beauty and solitude found among the unchanging stars. And the pay is indeed generous. But it also has dangers, and plenty of them. I've made a career out here, but do you have what it takes to join us and become one of the Rock Rats? • Blast your way through endless swarms of asteroids • Battle UFOs whose intent is less-than-friendly • Situation hopeless? Cross your fingers and jump to hyperspace! Featuring • Game Center leaderboards: can you reach the top? • 50 Game Center achievements: earn them all • Over 20 hidden achievements: an Easter egg hunter's paradise • Game controller support • No ads, no in-app purchases, no need to deposit quarters: just nonstop action Learning about app programming and starting to make your own games? The full source code for Rock Rats is available on GitHub! It's extensively documented and can serve as an example of a modern game based on Swift and SpriteKit.

Screenshots

Velocispider4 screens
Rock Rats3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rock Rats at Free against Velocispider's $2.99. Rock Rats also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Rock Rats is free to download; Velocispider costs $2.99 up front. Velocispider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rock Rats asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rock Rats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Velocispider's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rock Rats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Velocispider ships an update every 3 months, Rock Rats every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Velocispider versus Rock Rats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelocispiderRock Rats
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (14 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRetro DreamerDavid Long

Customer experience

Velocispider

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive91.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.2%

Rock Rats

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Velocispider

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes on level completion
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and game modes
  • Touch control option
  • Cloud save/sync progress

Rock Rats

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Velocispider

One-time1
  • Unlock all available levels$0.99
None

Rock Rats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Velocispider free?
Velocispider costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Rock Rats free?
Rock Rats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Velocispider or Rock Rats?
Rock Rats is rated higher. Velocispider averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Rock Rats averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Velocispider or Rock Rats have ads?
Neither Velocispider nor Rock Rats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Velocispider or Rock Rats?
Velocispider ships an update every 3 months, and Rock Rats every 3 weeks. Most recently, Velocispider was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rock Rats on November 3, 2026.

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