Comparison

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO vs Vampire Survivors+

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

Head to head
About

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

Experience an evolving shooter that transforms from retro to cutting-edge 3D. Unleash powerful attacks, switch between classic and bullet-hell styles, and enjoy over 160 stages. Features guest ships from classic shooters for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Evolving gameplay from retro to 3D
  • Classic and bullet-hell shooting styles
  • Burst counterattack system
  • Guest ships from classic shooters
  • Over 160 stages with replayability
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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The multi award-winning masterpiece is back, and more evolved than ever! Refreshing destruction! An unprecedented shooting evolution! Simple to pick up! Avoid enemy attacks and fight back with overwhelming firepower! Evolutionary exhilaration for all levels! A stress-free play experience! No advertising! No in-app purchases! No data collection! Play to evolve! It may look retro at a glance, but the game evolves into a cutting-edge 3D shooter the more you play! Evolution grants more and more powerful ships and superior systems to give players of all abilities the edge! ----------------------------- A few of the 100+ variations available: 1. Burst: exhilaration at its finest! When powered up to the highest level, players can unleash a powerful counterattack, called Burst, when their ship takes a hit! Destroy a boss with Burst to receive a bonus score, along with a special, spectacular destruction sequence! Aim for a high score and look great while doing it! 2. Unprecedented! Style Change: evolve stages on the fly! Changing style changes enemy attack patterns! Instantly switch to a bullet-hell shooter! All stages can be played in two styles: classic shooting style or bullet hell! Switch between the two styles any time and enjoy the game in your favourite style! Master the timing and chase the ultimate high score! The audio-visuals switch too, so mix it up like a VJ as you play! 3. Powerful ships appear one after another! Includes guest ships from classic TAITO shooters such as Darius, Night Striker, and Raystorm! Overwhelm the enemy with their awe-inspiringly powerful attacks! 4. And the stages have evolved too! Main Game: 36 stages Extra: 30 stages Challenge: 100 stages Challenge mode's stages change each time, offering infinite replayability! ----------------------------- More stages and ships planned with future updates: the fun keeps evolving! Stages, evolutions, enemies, and all other elements have been added and/or renewed, so even fans of the original can enjoy it anew!

About

Vampire Survivors+

Engage in a gothic horror survival RPG where you battle hordes of monsters. Make strategic choices to overcome overwhelming odds and gather gold for permanent upgrades. Survive as long as possible in this rogue-lite experience.

Highlights
  • Mow down thousands of night creatures
  • Rogue-lite elements with permanent upgrades
  • Gothic horror casual gameplay
  • Bullet hell combat
  • Includes Legacy of the Moonspell and Tides of the Foscari DLC
Features
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Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there's no place to run or hide. All you can do is survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Gather gold in each run to buy upgrades and help the next survivor. The supernatural indie phenomenon that lets you be the bullet hell! Vampire Survivors+ for Apple Arcade also includes Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Moonspell and Vampire Survivors: Tides of the Foscari Starting Tips: - Take your time to grab gems and items, they won't disappear. - Get two or three offensive weapons at first, but focus on levelling them up one at a time. - Armour and Luck are good starting power-ups to spend money on. - Refund power-ups often, it's free, and try new upgrade paths.

Screenshots

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO4 screens
Vampire Survivors+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Vampire Survivors+ at free against SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO's paid. SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 696 and 553 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO's written reviews are positive against 65% of Vampire Survivors+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO ships an update monthly, Vampire Survivors+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO versus Vampire Survivors+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVOVampire Survivors+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (696 ratings) — better4.4 (553 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better64.9% of reviews
Number of ratings696 — better553
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size952 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTAITO CorporationPoncle

Customer experience

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

All ratings696 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative22.0%

Vampire Survivors+

All ratings553 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews353 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral15.6%
Negative19.5%

User reviews

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

From 696 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Classic game revamped with style
  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Aesthetic and vibe
  • 👍 Suitable for old and young gamers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Confusing to start the game
  • 🐛 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
  • 💡 Needs portrait mode
  • 🐛 Unavoidable instant-death blasts in later levels

Vampire Survivors+

From 553 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Unique and enjoyable art style
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
  • 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive mechanics
  • 💎 Tons of content and unlockables

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Progress loss when app is suspended
  • 🔍 Lack of clear objectives and direction
  • 🎮 Touch controls not as precise as controller

Bugs and requests

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Complicated UI
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More ways to earn tokens
  • Additional evolution paths and stages

Vampire Survivors+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Eudonium M level getting stuck in loading loop
  • Santa Water item not functioning as expected
  • Graphical issues and visual effects overload in late game

Requested features

4 requests
  • Mid-game save and resume functionality
  • Support for Apple TV and controllers
  • Addition of all DLC content from other platforms
  • Improved performance and stability for late-game runs

In-app purchases

None

SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO

No in-app purchases

None

Vampire Survivors+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO free?
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vampire Survivors+ free?
Vampire Survivors+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO or Vampire Survivors+?
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO is rated higher. SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 696 ratings, while Vampire Survivors+ averages 4.4 from 553 ratings.
Do SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO or Vampire Survivors+ have ads?
Neither SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO nor Vampire Survivors+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO or Vampire Survivors+?
SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO ships an update monthly, and Vampire Survivors+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO was updated on September 23, 2026 and Vampire Survivors+ on September 24, 2026.

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