Comparison

Spell Runners vs Astro Invaders

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

Head to head
About

Spell Runners

Command numerous spell casters with a single finger in this retro action RPG shoot'em up. Enjoy hours of evolving gameplay across hundreds of levels, with multiple game-changing endings. Rebuild your town, farm, mine, and face epic bosses in this offline, free-to-play adventure.

Highlights
  • Single-finger spell caster control
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Multiple game-changing endings
  • Offline play
  • Town building and resource management
  • Casual and Hard modes
Features
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Dive into this uniquely satisfying retro action RPG shoot'em up with multiple game-changing endings. You'll get hours of ever-evolving gameplay through hundreds of levels in just minutes per session. With a single finger, command up to 24 spell casters at once. Navigate through dangerous terrain and face formidable enemies in a spectacular display of magical warfare. Spell Runners is fun to look at and even more fun to play. Install and check it out today! * Offline Play + Free to Play: Looking for free-to-play off-line games to play on a long car ride? You can play the full game without connecting to the internet. * Spellbound Combat: Witness screen-filling magical mayhem as you venture through hundreds of levels of escalating danger. * Loot & Conquer: Earn gems to enhance your spells and coins to recruit mystical allies. The more you slay, the mightier you become! * Vibrant Town Building: Beyond the battle, rebuild your town to engage in farming, mining, and hidden quests. Face dragons and relish the thrill of victory. * Diverse Outcomes: Overpower hordes of enemies and epic bosses to unlock multiple game-altering endings. * Casual or Hardcore: Dive into an easy-going adventure or challenge yourself in the Hard mode, catering to bullet hell shoot 'em up enthusiasts. An epic RPG shoot'em up awaits you. Join the magical warfare now and let the epic journey begin!

About

Astro Invaders

Experience an intense arcade space battle with simple controls. Upgrade your ship to rapidly grow stronger and defeat challenging bosses. Uncover a lasting story through 21 boss encounters.

Highlights
  • Simple movement and shooting controls
  • Intense space battles
  • Ship upgrades for rapid growth
  • 21 boss battles
  • Uncover a lasting story
  • Casual action and rail shooter mechanics
Features
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● Dodge While Moving, Shoot While Standing Still ! An Intense Space Battle Unfolds With Simple Controls! This Is A Fresh New Arcade Shooter That Avoids Maniac-Level Bullet Hell And Instead Borrows The Best Of Trendy Casual Action Games And Classic Rail Shooter Mechanics. ● The Thrill Of Rapid Growth Through Upgrades ! Upgrade Your Ship, Crush The Bosses You Once Struggled Against In An Instant, And Gather Bits For Even Faster Upgrades ! ● Fast-Paced, Impactful Gameplay With A Lasting Story. A Tight Experience Packed With 21 Boss Battles And No Filler Enemy Fights—Only Those Who Reach The Ending Will Uncover The Story Behind The Game !

Screenshots

Spell Runners4 screens
Astro Invaders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spell Runners at none against Astro Invaders's 6. Spell Runners also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Astro Invaders sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Spell Runners asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Spell Runners against 5.0 for Astro Invaders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spell Runners has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spell Runners versus Astro Invaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell RunnersAstro Invaders
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB110 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDog Media Solutions LLCSang Yoon Lee

Customer experience

Spell Runners

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Astro Invaders

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Spell Runners

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Astro Invaders

One-time6
  • Unlimited Ad Skip$0.99
  • 10000 Bit Pack$0.99
  • Super Bit Pack$1.99
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  • Mega Bit Pack$2.99
  • 50000 Bit Pack$2.99
  • 150000 Bit Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Spell Runners free?
Spell Runners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astro Invaders free?
Astro Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spell Runners or Astro Invaders?
Spell Runners and Astro Invaders are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Spell Runners or Astro Invaders have ads?
Both Spell Runners and Astro Invaders show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spell Runners or Astro Invaders?
Spell Runners ships an update weekly, and Astro Invaders weekly. Most recently, Spell Runners was updated on October 11, 2026 and Astro Invaders on October 18, 2026.

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