Comparison

Galaxy Invader 1000 vs TapJet Space

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

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About

Galaxy Invader 1000

Relive the golden age of handheld gaming with this authentic recreation of a classic 80s VFD LSI game. Experience addictive gameplay, retro sounds, and a nostalgic vacuum fluorescent display. Enjoy three difficulty levels for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Accurate VFD LSI simulation
  • Full retro sounds
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Simple and addictive gameplay
  • Nostalgic experience
  • iCade support
Features
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First there was the original Galaxy Invader (Galaxy Invader 1978). Now this sequel, also known as Cosmic Fire Away, blasts you back to the 1980's again when games were simple but very addictive. An accurate recreation of the VFD LSI game by CGL, Gakken, Tandy and other companies of that time. Fun for all ages with three difficulty levels. All those retro sounds and that vacuum fluorescent display are here. This was a classic and very popular toy back then. Now it is a rare and collectable item but YOU can own it right now! These types of machines were made by companies such as Grandstand, Tomy, Entex, CGL, Tandy, Bandai and Epoch to name but a few. *Screenshots show actual app in action and original artwork based on the original packaging. See how close to the real thing it is! • Accurate simulation of the classic handheld machine • Full retro sounds • 3 difficulty levels • Simple and addictive • Totally nostalgic • iCade support HOW TO PLAY 1. Set speed control to the desired level. Slide power on/off switch to "on" 2. Move the Missile Launch lever side by side to aim at Invader or UFO and press Missile Launch button. 3. Game ends when you obtain 1,000 points or when all 3 Missile Launchers are destroyed or when Invader captures G-zone or when you have shot all of your 250 Missiles. * When you obtain 700 points, one Missile Launcher and 50 Missiles are given as a bonus. 4. To start a new game simply switch slide to "off" and then to "on" again. 5. If using with iCade or compatible controller, press the iCade button on top left and you can now use a joystick and red fire(5) button. NOTE: pressing this without connection to a compatible Bluetooth controller will bring up the keyboard. If this happens just press the button again to turn it off. The original version is also available by us called "Galaxy Invader 1978"

About

TapJet Space

Tap to control a spacecraft and navigate through challenging cosmic environments. Test your reflexes and see how far you can travel in this endless space adventure. Compete for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Tap controls
  • Endless space journey
  • Score challenges
  • Cosmic environments
  • Reflex testing
Features
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Just Tap and Jet in space! Challenge yourself! How far can you get!

Screenshots

Galaxy Invader 10001 screens
TapJet Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TapJet Space at Free against Galaxy Invader 1000's $1.99. TapJet Space also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Galaxy Invader 1000's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On review sentiment, ratings volume and device support 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

TapJet Space is free to download; Galaxy Invader 1000 costs $1.99 up front. TapJet Space sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Galaxy Invader 1000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Galaxy Invader 1000 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Galaxy Invader 1000's written reviews are positive against 92% of TapJet Space's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaxy Invader 1000 ships an update every 9 months, TapJet Space every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Galaxy Invader 1000 versus TapJet Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy Invader 1000TapJet Space
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better4.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1724 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob WilmotAlexey Ledovskiy

Customer experience

Galaxy Invader 1000

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

TapJet Space

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

Galaxy Invader 1000

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Controls hard to grasp on touchscreen
  • Left joystick placement awkward on some phones
  • Game doesn't fit screen on some iPhones
  • Lag/delay with left slider
  • Left joystick fails to respond sometimes
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  • Screen ratio issues on XS Max
  • Sound not working for one user
  • Game doesn't fit properly on 10r iPhone
  • Left hand joystick tricky to work
  • Left rudder too far left, hard for app to pick up

Requested features

8 requests
  • Make more emulations of other games
  • Emulate Merlin or Master Merlin
  • Emulate Simon
  • Add haptic feedback
  • Bring Galaxy Invader 10000 to iOS
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  • Option to remove social media decals
  • Fix sound issues
  • Fix screen fitting issues on specific iPhones

TapJet Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Galaxy Invader 1000

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

TapJet Space

One-time9
  • Continue$0.99
  • Bag of Coins Size XXS (45)$0.99
  • Removes ad$1.99
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  • Bag of Coins Size XS (150)$2.99
  • Bag of Coins Size S (230)$4.99
  • Bag of Coins Size M (500)$9.99
  • Bag of Coins Size L (1089)$19.99
  • Bag of Coins Size XL (2823)$49.99
  • Bag of Coins Size XXL (5813)$99.99

Questions

Is Galaxy Invader 1000 free?
Galaxy Invader 1000 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapJet Space free?
TapJet Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Galaxy Invader 1000 or TapJet Space?
Galaxy Invader 1000 is rated higher. Galaxy Invader 1000 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while TapJet Space averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Galaxy Invader 1000 or TapJet Space have ads?
TapJet Space shows ads; Galaxy Invader 1000 does not.
Which is updated more often, Galaxy Invader 1000 or TapJet Space?
Galaxy Invader 1000 ships an update every 9 months, and TapJet Space every 3 months. Most recently, Galaxy Invader 1000 was updated on November 6, 2026 and TapJet Space on November 1, 2026.

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