Comparison

Save the Islands vs Rocket

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

Head to head
About

Save the Islands

Defend your island from invaders by strategically placing and controlling various types of cannons. Engage in automated or manual aiming to destroy all incoming enemies. Protect your territory in this action-packed defense game.

Highlights
  • Multiple cannon types
  • Autoshoot and manual aiming
  • Destroy invading enemies
  • Island defense gameplay
  • Strategic placement
Features
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• Choose and Build From Different Types of Cannons! • Leave Them to Autoshoot or Take Control For Better Aiming! • Destroy Everybody Who Is Trying To Invade Your Island!

About

Rocket

Pilot a rocket through hazardous space environments, dodging obstacles and enemies. Collect power-ups to customize your rocket and compete on global leaderboards. Experience intense arcade action with stunning visuals and an electrifying soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Intense arcade action
  • Customizable rockets with power-ups
  • Stunning visuals and audio
  • Dynamic obstacles and levels
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Rocket Escape Rocket Escape is your ticket to a heart-pounding arcade adventure in the vast reaches of space! Strap in and pilot your rocket as you dodge deadly obstacles, evade relentless enemies, and soar through ever-changing cosmic challenges. Key Features: Intense Arcade Action: Experience fast-paced gameplay that will push your reflexes to the limit as you navigate through hazardous space environments. Customizable Rockets: Collect power-ups and upgrades to boost your rocket and tailor your ride to suit your style. Stunning Visuals & Audio: Immerse yourself in beautifully rendered space scenes and an electrifying soundtrack that perfectly complements the action. Dynamic Obstacles & Levels: Every run is a new challenge! Face unpredictable obstacles and continuously evolving environments that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. Global Leaderboards & Achievements: Compete against players around the world, unlock achievements, and prove that you have what it takes to master the skies. Prepare for liftoff, defy gravity, and embark on a cosmic escape like no other. Download Rocket Escape now and join the ultimate space adventure! Support Email - tradesarcade@gmail.com

Screenshots

Save the Islands4 screens
Rocket3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rocket at none against Save the Islands's 1. Rocket also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Save the Islands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rocket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Save the Islands versus Rocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave the IslandsRocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size366 MB300 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLOCOMOTIVE OYUN YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETITrade Girgus

Customer experience

Save the Islands

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Rocket

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Save the Islands

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Rocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Save the Islands free?
Save the Islands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket free?
Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Save the Islands or Rocket?
Rocket is rated higher. Save the Islands averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Rocket averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Save the Islands or Rocket have ads?
Both Save the Islands and Rocket show ads.
Which is updated more often, Save the Islands or Rocket?
Save the Islands ships an update every 3 days, and Rocket every 3 days. Most recently, Save the Islands was updated on October 30, 2026 and Rocket on October 30, 2026.

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