# Chicken Invaders 3 vs Chicken Invaders Universe

The clearest difference is rating: Chicken Invaders Universe at 4.5 against Chicken Invaders 3's 4.0. Chicken Invaders Universe also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Chicken Invaders 3's advantage is ratings volume (298 vs 32). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicken Invaders 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chicken Invaders Universe sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chicken Invaders Universe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chicken Invaders 3 has 298 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Chicken Invaders 3's written reviews are positive against 68% of Chicken Invaders Universe's.

Chicken Invaders 3 ships an update every 6 months, Chicken Invaders Universe every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicken Invaders 3 | Chicken Invaders Universe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-3/id552827159/reviews) | **[4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-universe/id1596645084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **298** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [InterAction studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/460426907) | [InterAction studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/460426907) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicken Invaders 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-3/id552827159)

Defend Earth from an intergalactic chicken invasion. Pilot your spaceship and fight for humanity's right to enjoy chicken dishes. Your mission is to prevent the chickens from achieving their revenge.

**Highlights:** Fight intergalactic chicken invaders, Pilot a spaceship, Defend Earth, Secure the future of chicken burgers, Ancestral right to omelettes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Nostalgic childhood game
- 💰 Cheap full version purchase
- 👍 Optimized mobile experience
- 🎮 Good controls (for some)
- ✨ Great graphics and soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😭 Too many ads
- 😠 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💸 Game forces purchase
- 📱 Poor mobile controls
- ❌ No controller support (iPhone)

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appear often
- Ads are annoying
- Ads are long and unskippable
- Ads block gameplay
- Game forces purchase mid-game

**Requested features**

- Full screen mode
- Controller support for iPhone
- Game Center integration
- Airplay projection to TV
- Bluetooth controller/keyboard support


### Chicken Invaders Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-universe/id1596645084)

Battle alien chickens across the galaxy as a recruit in the United Hero Force. Explore star systems, complete missions, upgrade spacecraft, and engage in intense shooting action with friends. Earn your place among the heroes.

**Highlights:** Explore 1,000+ star systems, Over 20,000 missions, Finger-blistering shooting action, Gigantic boss fights, Upgradeable weapons, Cooperative multiplayer (up to 99 players), Customizable spacecraft fleet

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small key pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium key pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Saga Begins DLC | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Next Wave DLC | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large key pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Revenge of the Yolk DLC | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Omelette DLC | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cluck of the Dark Side DLC | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chicken Hunter License | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chicken Invaders 3 free?

Chicken Invaders 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chicken Invaders Universe free?

Chicken Invaders Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chicken Invaders 3 or Chicken Invaders Universe?

Chicken Invaders Universe is rated higher. Chicken Invaders 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Chicken Invaders Universe averages 4.5 from 32 ratings.

### Do Chicken Invaders 3 or Chicken Invaders Universe have ads?

Both Chicken Invaders 3 and Chicken Invaders Universe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chicken Invaders 3 or Chicken Invaders Universe?

Chicken Invaders 3 ships an update every 6 months, and Chicken Invaders Universe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Chicken Invaders 3 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Chicken Invaders Universe 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.*