# Galaxy Invader 1000 vs TapJet Space

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Invader 1000 | TapJet Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-invader-1000/id663775893/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapjet-space/id830717660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rob Wilmot](https://appshunter.io/developer/520672432) | [Alexey Ledovskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/425154844) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Invader 1000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-invader-1000/id663775893)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Unlocks cherished memories
- 💯 Faithful recreation of originals
- 🕹️ Authentic retro feel
- 👍 Great for nostalgia
- ✨ Captures original sounds and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Controls difficult on touchscreen
- 🤏 Joystick placement awkward on some phones
- 🖥️ Game doesn't fit screen on some iPhones
- 🖱️ Left joystick hard to use/respond
- ❌ Lag/delay with left slider

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Make more emulations of other games
- Emulate Merlin or Master Merlin
- Emulate Simon
- Add haptic feedback
- Bring Galaxy Invader 10000 to iOS


### TapJet Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapjet-space/id830717660)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Size XXS (45) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Removes ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Size XS (150) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Size S (230) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Size M (500) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Size L (1089) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Size XL (2823) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Size XXL (5813) | $99.99 | one-time |


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