# Blastdroids vs Operation

The clearest difference is ads: Operation at none against Blastdroids's shown. Operation also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Blastdroids's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blastdroids | Operation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blastdroids/id6477904287/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VinnyRoo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219807982) | [Boris Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700260082) |

## What reviewers say

### Blastdroids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blastdroids/id6477904287)

Pilot a spacecraft as a lone bot defending the galaxy. Blast asteroids and fight off threats to safeguard the future. Engage in intense space combat to protect humanity.

**Highlights:** Pilot a spacecraft, Blast asteroids, Defend the galaxy, Space combat, Lone bot protagonist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Operation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-invaders-from-space/id6738130147)

Pilot a spaceship to defend Earth from an alien invasion. Dodge enemy ships, collect star dust for points, and use onboard weapons to defeat the xenomorphs and save humanity.

**Highlights:** Spaceship combat, Alien invasion defense, Dodge enemy ships, Collect star dust, Use onboard weapons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blastdroids free?

Blastdroids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Operation free?

Operation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Blastdroids or Operation have ads?

Blastdroids shows ads; Operation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blastdroids or Operation?

Blastdroids ships an update daily, and Operation daily. Most recently, Blastdroids was updated on June 4, 2026 and Operation on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*