Comparison

Space Battle vs Roid

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

Head to head
About

Space Battle

Features
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With stylised minimalist graphics and easy to learn but hard to master mechanics, this game promises an addicting arcade experience. The inspiration behind the game were retro LCD handheld games. - beat your highest score - finish all 105 levels - use controls of your choice: touchscreen, device’s gyroscope or external device like gamepad or keyboard

About

Roid

Engage in classic space combat, dodging asteroids and enemy fire while battling massive bosses. Utilize a multi-plane system and power-ups to achieve high scores and customize your ship in this retro-inspired arcade shooter.

Highlights
  • Classic space combat gameplay
  • Multi-plane dodging system
  • Epic boss battles
  • Collectible power-ups
  • Combo multiplier system
  • High score leaderboards
  • Ship customization options
Features
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Blast through waves of asteroids, dodge enemy fire, and take on massive bosses in this retro-inspired arcade shooter. Easy to pick up, hard to put down. If you grew up in arcades, this one's for you. If you didn't — welcome to what you missed. FEATURES Classic Space Combat: Pilot your ship through increasingly intense waves of asteroids and hostile enemies. Simple controls, pure action. Multi-Plane System: Shift between three depth planes to dodge threats and find the perfect angle of attack. Adds strategy to the chaos. Epic Boss Battles: Face off against massive multi-part bosses every 5 levels — each with unique attack patterns and behaviors. Can you survive them all? Power-Ups Galore: Collect upgrades like tri-shot, wingmen, super shields, and more to turn the tide of battle. Combo System: Chain kills to build your multiplier. The faster you destroy, the higher you score. Compete for High Scores: Climb the leaderboard and earn your rank. Track your personal bests and push for that perfect run. Ship Customization: Choose from multiple ship designs and make it yours. Retro Arcade Soul: Polygon wireframe visuals, satisfying explosions, and that one-more-game feeling that keeps you coming back. Download now and see how long you can survive!

Screenshots

Space Battle3 screens
Roid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Battle at none against Roid's 1. Space Battle also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Roid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Battle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Battle ships an update every 3 months, Roid every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Space Battle versus Roid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace BattleRoid
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB30 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMarek SkrekoJPEG Forever

In-app purchases

None

Space Battle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Roid

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Space Battle free?
Space Battle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roid free?
Roid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space Battle or Roid have ads?
Both Space Battle and Roid show ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Battle or Roid?
Space Battle ships an update every 3 months, and Roid every 4 months. Most recently, Space Battle was updated on October 30, 2026 and Roid on October 31, 2026.

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