Comparison

Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ vs Retrocade

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

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About

Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+

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
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Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ ■■■Game Details■■■ ◆ Arkanoid Meets Space Invaders! · A fusion of Space Invaders and Arkanoid (Block Breaker)! · Reflect the Invaders' attacks and use the bullets you reflect back to destroy enemies and blocks! · Accumulate power and enter Attack Mode to obliterate your enemies! ◆ Fight Off the Invaders in 150 Stages and Two Modes! · The Invaders have formed groups and devised various ways to assault you in each stage! Break through those pesky blocks and overcome all sorts of mechanics to clear the stages! · Master over 20 skills, including power-ups and Covering Fire, to complete the stages! · Use Support items such as a 2x Attack Boost in Attack Mode and time extensions to help you clear stages! · Defeat giant bosses that evolve as you battle them and save the galaxy from the Invaders! · Once you have cleared the stages, you can try them again on Hard to challenge yourself! ◆ Push Your Limits with Ranking Mode and Other Features! · Compete with the galaxy's toughest and strongest for high scores in two Ranking Modes. · Earn achievements to gain in-game rewards!

About

Retrocade

Relive the golden age of arcades with a collection of legendary 80s games. Enjoy classic titles, compete on global leaderboards, and unlock achievements. Supports Bluetooth controllers for an authentic experience.

Highlights
  • Collection of 80s arcade games
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Authentic gameplay experience
Features
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Your All-Access Pass to the Golden Age of Arcades Step into the neon glow of the 80’s and relive the thrill of the arcade like never before. Retrocade brings the most popular and legendary games of classic arcades together in one place! The Arcade Legends ASTEROIDS - Blast through space in iconic, geometric vector style BUBBLE BOBBLE - Trap enemies in bubbles and help Bub & Bob rescue their girlfriends BUBBLE BUSTER - Shoot bubbles, match colors, and pop in the puzzle challenge BREAKOUT - Smash every brick with precise paddle control. CENTIPEDE - Stop the insect swarm with trackball precision. DIG DUG: Control DIG DUG to spear and pop monsters, crush with rocks, and score big! FROGGER - Dodge highway traffic and treacherous rivers to hop your way home GALAGA - New fighter with rapid-fire missiles battles aliens; rescue ships for dual fire! HAUNTED CASTLE - Whip your way through Dracula’s domain to save your bride PAC-MAN - Players clear stages by eating Pac-Dots while avoiding four unique ghosts PUZZLE BOBBLE - Shoot bubbles, match colors, and pop in the puzzle challenge SPACE INVADERS - Defend Earth from wave after wave of Invader attack TEMPEST - Survive the spinning vortex of this high-speed vector shooter. TRACK & FIELD - Shatter world records with rapid-fire button mashing QIX - Control the Marker and enclose at least 75% of the playfield while avoiding Qix and Sparx! Compete and Win Climb global leaderboards Unlock achievements for every game Feel the Controls Use your favorite Bluetooth controller for authentic gameplay The arcade is open. And the quarters? Unlimited ASTEROIDS®&© 1979 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. BREAKOUT®&© 1976-2026 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. CENTIPEDE®&© 1981 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TEMPEST®&© 1981 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2026 Atari Interactive, Inc. ATARI and the ATARI logo are trademarks of Atari Interactive, Inc. in the US and other countries. All rights reserved. GALAGA™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. PAC-MAN™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. DIG DUG™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. FROGGER ©Konami Digital Entertainment. HAUNTED CASTLE ©Konami Digital Entertainment. TRACK&FIELD ©Konami Digital Entertainment. © TAITO CORPORATION. TAITO, TAITO logo, BUBBLE BOBBLE, PUZZLE BOBBLE, SPACE INVADERS and QIX are trademarks or registered trademarks of TAITO CORPORATION.

Screenshots

Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+4 screens
Retrocade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retrocade at 65% against Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s 19%. Retrocade also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 31). Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Retrocade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrocade has 7.5K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Retrocade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ ships an update fortnightly, Retrocade every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ versus Retrocade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkanoid vs Space Invaders+Retrocade
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (31 ratings)4.5 (7.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews65.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings317.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB752 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTAITO CorporationResolution Games AB

Customer experience

Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+

All ratings31 ratings
Positive61.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative77.8%

Retrocade

All ratings7,453 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews383 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.2%

Bugs and requests

Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Retrocade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+

No in-app purchases

None

Retrocade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ free?
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retrocade free?
Retrocade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ or Retrocade?
Retrocade is rated higher. Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ averages 3.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Retrocade averages 4.5 from 7.5K ratings.
Do Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ or Retrocade have ads?
Neither Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ nor Retrocade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ or Retrocade?
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ ships an update fortnightly, and Retrocade every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ was updated on August 16, 2026 and Retrocade on September 25, 2026.

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