# Vampire Survivors+ vs Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vampire Survivors+ at 65% against Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s 19%. Vampire Survivors+ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (557 vs 31). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Vampire Survivors+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vampire Survivors+ has 557 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Vampire Survivors+'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s.

Vampire Survivors+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vampire Survivors+ | Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors-plus/id6478975337/reviews)** | [3.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkanoid-vs-space-invaders-plus/id6503027740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **557** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 996 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Poncle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655125278) | [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) |

## What reviewers say

### Vampire Survivors+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors-plus/id6478975337)

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:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkanoid-vs-space-invaders-plus/id6503027740)

Experience a unique blend of classic arcade gameplay, merging the strategies of Space Invaders with the block-breaking action of Arkanoid. Reflect enemy attacks, unleash powerful counter-bullets, and master over 20 skills across 150 challenging stages. Defeat evolving bosses and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Fusion of Arkanoid and Space Invaders gameplay, Reflect enemy attacks to destroy enemies and blocks, Attack Mode with accumulated power, 150 stages with evolving challenges, Over 20 unlockable skills and power-ups, Giant boss battles, Ranking Modes for high score competition

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great for nostalgic arcade fans
- 💡 Unique combination of Arkanoid and Space Invaders
- 🎨 Memorable character designs and locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes on startup for some users
- ⏱️ Time limits too strict, removing casual gameplay
- 🤔 Difficulty spikes randomly, not always skill-based
- 🔇 Non-English voice acting without option to change

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- App switch issues causing gameplay disruption
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add classic Space Invaders mode
- Improve difficulty curve and time limits
- Provide English voice acting option
- Add controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vampire Survivors+ free?

Vampire Survivors+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ free?

Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vampire Survivors+ or Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+?

Vampire Survivors+ is rated higher. Vampire Survivors+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 557 ratings, while Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ averages 3.3 from 31 ratings.

### Do Vampire Survivors+ or Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ have ads?

Neither Vampire Survivors+ nor Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vampire Survivors+ or Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+?

Vampire Survivors+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ fortnightly. Most recently, Vampire Survivors+ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ on October 22, 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.*