Comparison

The Little Plane HD vs Rocket Invaders

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

Head to head
About

The Little Plane HD

Embark on a scenic journey with a small plane, collecting fuel and avoiding obstacles across diverse themes like desert, arctic, and dark. Master challenging gameplay with simple, single-touch controls and enjoy attractive artwork and retina-quality graphics.

Highlights
  • Multiple scenic themes
  • Collect fuel to fly longer
  • Avoid obstacles
  • Single touch control
  • Stereoscopic 3D mode
  • Retina Quality graphics
Features
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The Little Plane is back to take you on a journey across multiple scenic themes. Fly in the hot desert among cacti and camels, fly among the penguins, challenge yourself in the dark. Simple Gameplay: Collect fuel to fly longer, Avoid Obstacles.  A choice of 5 amazing themes: Classic - Avoid small birds-avoid damage. Desert - Don't let the plane overheat, water is your friend. Arctic - Don't freeze in the cold, make sure to collect enough heat. Dark - Stay on the bright side collect light. - A bonus theme You can now play the Classic Theme in Stereoscopic 3D, and enjoy the game in the third dimension. 3D Glasses required! Don't be fooled by the simple look of the game - though it is easy to get started with, it is very hard to master! Highlights: Choice of five amazing themes Simple Single touch control Easy to start - hard to master! Attractive Artwork Engaging gameplay Retina Quality graphics on the iPhone4. Optimized for iPhone5's wide screen. iPad Retina version coming soon!

About

Rocket Invaders

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The ultimate test of galactic alien defence awaits! A relentless horde of self-replicating Invaders has entered the Solar System, threatening Earth and beyond. With endless waves of hostile spaceships attacking in (surprisingly predictable!) formation, must be destroyed! Now that their surprise assault has failed, it's time to strike back. Protect Earth, clear the Solar System, and harness the enemy Invaders’ own technology to track down and eliminate the source of the invasion! CLASSIC FEATURES * Classic Arcade Shooter – Battle waves of Invaders in dynamic attack patterns. Now with added Motherships! * Upgrade Weapons – Collect crates to unlock and enhance devastating firepower. * Planet-to-Planet Warfare – Travel across the Solar System, planting self-destruction seeds along the way to halt their advance. * Hundreds of Planets – Discover and collect planets, rockets, and Motherships as you progress. NEW FEATURES! * Harvest Resources – Defeated Invaders drop resources—use them to fight back! * Convert Resources – Using the Planetary defence machines, YOU control the amount of Health, Ammo and Fuel you need to fight the invasion! * Load Escape Rockets – Fill your escape rocket with enough fuel to blast off and obliterate everything in your path! A REAL-TIME TEST OF STAMINA! Rocket Invaders combines classic arcade shooting with a fresh challenge, using modern Real-Time Strategy mechanics, delivering a fast-paced, dynamic experience that will push your skills to the limit. The deeper you progress, the more intense the challenge becomes! Can you collect all the planets, destroy all the Motherships and survive every wave of the Invaders? The Universe depends on it!

Screenshots

The Little Plane HD4 screens
Rocket Invaders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Little Plane HD at none against Rocket Invaders's shown. The Little Plane HD also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Rocket Invaders's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 46 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. The Little Plane HD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Rocket Invaders sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Little Plane HD ships an update every 46 months, Rocket Invaders every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Little Plane HD versus Rocket Invaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Little Plane HDRocket Invaders
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB258 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAvakai Games Private LimitedKrada Studio Corp

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Little Plane HD

One-time3
  • +3 Shields$0.99
  • Unlock all Themes$0.99
  • +7 Shields$1.99
8 purchases

Rocket Invaders

One-time8
  • Permanently Unlock All Weapons$0.99
  • Save Sector Progress$0.99
  • Faster Fuel Pipe Transfers$0.99
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  • Slower Bonus Crate Expiry Time$0.99
  • Slower Wave Timers$0.99
  • Remove Ads & Extra Resource$2.99
  • Full Converters at New Planet$2.99
  • Rocket Mega Pack$4.99

Questions

Is The Little Plane HD free?
The Little Plane HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket Invaders free?
Rocket Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Little Plane HD or Rocket Invaders have ads?
Rocket Invaders shows ads; The Little Plane HD does not.
Which is updated more often, The Little Plane HD or Rocket Invaders?
The Little Plane HD ships an update every 46 months, and Rocket Invaders every 9 days. Most recently, The Little Plane HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rocket Invaders on October 28, 2026.

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