Comparison

1D Arcade vs Galaxy Invader 1000

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

Head to head
About

1D Arcade

Engage in a minimalist, one-dimensional action game where you control a paddle. Your goal is to hit beneficial green objects and avoid harmful red ones before they cross the centerline. An interactive tutorial guides you through the mechanics.

Highlights
  • One-dimensional gameplay
  • Paddle control
  • Hit green, avoid red
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Immersive audio experience
Features
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One-dimensional-space action game. * You're the paddle in the middle. * ~Green things are good. * ~Red things are bad. * Hit the green and avoid the red... * ...before they have passed the centerline. Go through the interactive tutorial to learn and test all detalis! ---------------------------------------- Put on your headphones and turn out the light, let's play 1D arcade. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------- Disclaimer: If you delete the app-data or uninstall the app, you will loose possible purchased coins. So keep that in mind, just saying!

About

Galaxy Invader 1000

Relive the golden age of handheld gaming with this authentic recreation of a classic 80s VFD LSI game. Experience addictive gameplay, retro sounds, and a nostalgic vacuum fluorescent display. Enjoy three difficulty levels for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Accurate VFD LSI simulation
  • Full retro sounds
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Simple and addictive gameplay
  • Nostalgic experience
  • iCade support
Features
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First there was the original Galaxy Invader (Galaxy Invader 1978). Now this sequel, also known as Cosmic Fire Away, blasts you back to the 1980's again when games were simple but very addictive. An accurate recreation of the VFD LSI game by CGL, Gakken, Tandy and other companies of that time. Fun for all ages with three difficulty levels. All those retro sounds and that vacuum fluorescent display are here. This was a classic and very popular toy back then. Now it is a rare and collectable item but YOU can own it right now! These types of machines were made by companies such as Grandstand, Tomy, Entex, CGL, Tandy, Bandai and Epoch to name but a few. *Screenshots show actual app in action and original artwork based on the original packaging. See how close to the real thing it is! • Accurate simulation of the classic handheld machine • Full retro sounds • 3 difficulty levels • Simple and addictive • Totally nostalgic • iCade support HOW TO PLAY 1. Set speed control to the desired level. Slide power on/off switch to "on" 2. Move the Missile Launch lever side by side to aim at Invader or UFO and press Missile Launch button. 3. Game ends when you obtain 1,000 points or when all 3 Missile Launchers are destroyed or when Invader captures G-zone or when you have shot all of your 250 Missiles. * When you obtain 700 points, one Missile Launcher and 50 Missiles are given as a bonus. 4. To start a new game simply switch slide to "off" and then to "on" again. 5. If using with iCade or compatible controller, press the iCade button on top left and you can now use a joystick and red fire(5) button. NOTE: pressing this without connection to a compatible Bluetooth controller will bring up the keyboard. If this happens just press the button again to turn it off. The original version is also available by us called "Galaxy Invader 1978"

Screenshots

1D Arcade4 screens
Galaxy Invader 10001 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 1D Arcade at Free against Galaxy Invader 1000's $1.99. Galaxy Invader 1000's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, 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

1D Arcade is free to download; Galaxy Invader 1000 costs $1.99 up front. 1D Arcade sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Galaxy Invader 1000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Galaxy Invader 1000 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Invader 1000 has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of 1D Arcade's written reviews are positive against 88% of Galaxy Invader 1000's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
1D Arcade versus Galaxy Invader 1000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1D ArcadeGalaxy Invader 1000
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSvante SegelsonRob Wilmot

Customer experience

1D Arcade

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Galaxy Invader 1000

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

1D Arcade

One-time5
  • 20 Coins$0.99
  • 60 Coins$1.99
  • 60 New Coins$1.99
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  • 100 Coins$2.99
  • 100 New Coins$2.99
None

Galaxy Invader 1000

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1D Arcade free?
1D Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxy Invader 1000 free?
Galaxy Invader 1000 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1D Arcade or Galaxy Invader 1000?
Galaxy Invader 1000 is rated higher. 1D Arcade averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Galaxy Invader 1000 averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.
Do 1D Arcade or Galaxy Invader 1000 have ads?
1D Arcade shows ads; Galaxy Invader 1000 does not.
Which is updated more often, 1D Arcade or Galaxy Invader 1000?
1D Arcade ships an update every 9 months, and Galaxy Invader 1000 every 9 months. Most recently, 1D Arcade was updated on October 23, 2026 and Galaxy Invader 1000 on October 21, 2026.

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