Comparison

METEORIC vs Asteroid Defence

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

Head to head
About

METEORIC

Pilot a spaceship, blasting meteoroids and UFOs while avoiding collisions. Earn bonus ships for high scores and skillful play. Enjoy classic arcade action with modern touch controls or a Bluetooth controller.

Highlights
  • Spaceship control with touch joystick
  • Blast meteoroids and UFOs
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Bonus ships for score and UFO destruction
  • Persistent high score recording
  • Optional Bluetooth controller support
Features
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The playing field consists of your spaceship, floating meteoroids, and the occasional UFO taking shots at you. You control the spaceship to avoid collisions and to blast obstacles. You start with 3 spaceships. Bonus ships are awarded at progressive score thresholds, and for successfully destroying a UFO. When you start the game, your spaceship will be in the middle of the screen. Heading toward your ship will be anywhere from 4 to 6 large meteoroids. Your job is to blast those rocks. However, when you blast them, they break up into 2 medium rocks. Blasting a medium rock gives you 2 small rocks. In addition, you have to contend with random UFO attacks. FEATURES: - Touch controls: drag to steer and thrust, tap the right side of the screen to fire. - Optional Bluetooth game controller support (tested with wireless/BT Xbox controllers). - Smart Bomb: clear the screen of asteroids and the UFO in a pinch (limited charges per game). - Adjustable difficulty -- Easy, Normal, or Hard -- from the in-game Settings menu. - Bonus ships awarded for score thresholds met, and for destroying UFOs. - Persistent high score tracking, with the option to reset it anytime from Settings. - Optional Remove Ads purchase for an uninterrupted, ad-free experience. Enjoyed METEORIC? I also made DEFENDER REBORN, another classic arcade tribute, and ALIENSWARMS, an original 3D space combat game unlike anything else -- both available on the App Store.

About

Asteroid Defence

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Engage in the heart of the cosmos with Asteroid Defence. As the universe thrusts asteroids towards you in hyperspace, you're stationary at the epicenter. There's no evading, no retreating - just your ship, your aim, and an endless barrage of space rocks. • Stationary Strategy: Anchored in hyperspace, success hinges on your shooting accuracy, not movement. • Ceaseless Cosmic Challenge: The asteroid onslaught intensifies over time, each more unpredictable than the last. How many can you obliterate? • Leaderboard Legacy: Ascend the global rankings. Outplay, outlast, and outscore players from all corners of the galaxy. • Retro Resonance: Immerse yourself in an arcade experience, complete with classic graphics and atmospheric soundtracks. • Boom or Bust: Survive wave after wave or face a spectacular explosion upon asteroid impact. Each session is a challenge to outdo your personal best. Iconic arcade shooting set against the backdrop of space. Competitive leaderboards to showcase your prowess. Gameplay mechanics that cater to both newcomers and arcade veterans. A visual and auditory journey back to the golden age of gaming. Step into hyperspace and stand your ground against the universe's fiercest asteroid assault. Can you rise to the challenge and set a new high score?. If you're enjoying Asteroid Defence, we'd appreciate your support with a rating and review. Stay updated with our community for the latest game news and cosmic events.

Screenshots

METEORIC4 screens
Asteroid Defence3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Asteroid Defence at none against METEORIC's 1. Asteroid Defence also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price 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

Both are free to download. METEORIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Asteroid Defence asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

METEORIC ships an update every 2 weeks, Asteroid Defence every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
METEORIC versus Asteroid Defence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMETEORICAsteroid Defence
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark MangieriAthlas IO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

METEORIC

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Asteroid Defence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is METEORIC free?
METEORIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Asteroid Defence free?
Asteroid Defence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do METEORIC or Asteroid Defence have ads?
METEORIC shows ads; Asteroid Defence does not.
Which is updated more often, METEORIC or Asteroid Defence?
METEORIC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Asteroid Defence every 3 days. Most recently, METEORIC was updated on October 19, 2026 and Asteroid Defence on October 15, 2026.

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