Comparison

Cosmic Commander vs Alien Space Lasers

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

Head to head
About

Cosmic Commander

Features
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Cosmic Commander – A Space War. Battle Through the Galaxy And Save Earth. A massive asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, launched by a powerful alien entity bent on humanity’s destruction. As the Cosmic Commander, you and your elite starship crew must embark on a high-stakes mission across the galaxy — battling alien forces, defeating powerful bosses, and ultimately facing the final enemy threatening all life on Earth. The fate of the planet lies in your hands. Features: • Story-Driven Campaign – Journey through deep space on a mission to stop the doomsday asteroid by defeating the ultimate boss. • Multiple Epic Boss Fights – Face off against a series of deadly alien commanders before challenging the ultimate boss. • Crew-Based Upgrades – Strengthen your starship by enhancing weapons, shields, and special spaceship abilities. • Fast-Paced Space Combat – Classic arcade-style shooting blended with modern effects and smooth controls. • Diverse Cosmic Environments – Explore alien warzones and asteroid storm fields. • During super boss battles and the final boss, the view switches from classic 2D top-down to a 3D third-person perspective behind the ship. Prepare for the Final Battle The alien threat is unlike anything Earth has ever faced. Survive the gauntlet of powerful enemies and defeat the final boss to prevent total annihilation. Download Cosmic Commander now and lead your crew into the fight to save humanity!

About

Alien Space Lasers

Navigate through a galaxy of challenges in this fast-paced arcade game. Dodge deadly obstacles, defeat bosses across 21 levels, and test your skills in an endless mode with escalating difficulty. Master mechanics and power-ups to climb the global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • 21 challenging levels
  • 7 unique alien planets
  • Infinite Sectors endless mode
  • 6 distinct boss fight types
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Collectible power-ups
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CONQUER THE GALAXY — THEN KEEP GOING Alien Space Lasers is a fast-paced arcade game where skill and reflexes lead to victory. Navigate through 7 unique planets, dodge deadly obstacles, and defeat epic boss fights across 21 levels. Beat them all? The Infinite Sectors await — endless loops of increasing chaos that never stop getting harder. Every level is winnable — yellow warnings always appear before danger strikes! THE CHALLENGE 21 Total Levels: 14 regular levels + 7 boss fights 7 Alien Planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune Infinite Sectors: Beat all 21 levels and enter an endless loop — speed and difficulty scale up forever 6 Boss Fight Types: Asteroid Rain, Turret Shooter, Spike Storm, Grid Collapse, Maze Terminal, Laser Maze Fair Gameplay: Yellow warnings appear before every obstacle — no cheap deaths! SCORING SYSTEM Every point counts! Master the mechanics to dominate the leaderboard: Collect Targets: +100 points each Complete Levels: +500 points (with multipliers for perfect runs) Defeat Bosses: +2,000 points Perfect Run Multiplier: 2x bonus for no deaths Speed Bonus: 1.5x bonus for fast completion Death Penalty: -500 points Continue Penalty: -2,000 points (skill matters!) DYNAMIC OBSTACLES Stay sharp! Each level introduces new challenges: Red Lasers: Horizontal and vertical beams that sweep the board Moving Lasers: Track your position and chase you down Moving Walls: Slide across the screen in unpredictable patterns Random Blocks: Spawn and despawn — memorize safe zones Boss Attacks: Dodge asteroids, turrets, lasers, and falling spikes Yellow warnings appear 1 second before obstacles spawn. Use this time wisely! POWER-UPS Find rare power-ups to gain the edge: Shield: Absorbs one hit (8 seconds) Bomb: Clears all targets on screen instantly Heart: Gain an extra life GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Compete against players worldwide. Every run is ranked. Can you reach the top? READY TO PLAY? Download Alien Space Lasers now and prove you can conquer the galaxy. Fast reflexes, smart strategy, and determination lead to victory. The galaxy awaits. Can you beat it? Developer: Colin Boykin Terms: https://oinkinb.github.io/snipshot.github.io/alienspacelasers-terms.html

Screenshots

Cosmic Commander4 screens
Alien Space Lasers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alien Space Lasers at none against Cosmic Commander's 5. Cosmic Commander's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Cosmic Commander sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Alien Space Lasers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmic Commander ships an update every 10 days, Alien Space Lasers every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cosmic Commander versus Alien Space Lasers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmic CommanderAlien Space Lasers
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size871 MB63 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperProperty ProvidersColin Boykin

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cosmic Commander

One-time5
  • Diamond Pack 200$1.99
  • Diamond Pack 500$3.99
  • Diamond Pack 1000$7.99
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  • Diamond Pack 2000$12.99
  • Diamond Pack 5000$24.99
None

Alien Space Lasers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cosmic Commander free?
Cosmic Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alien Space Lasers free?
Alien Space Lasers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cosmic Commander or Alien Space Lasers have ads?
Both Cosmic Commander and Alien Space Lasers show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cosmic Commander or Alien Space Lasers?
Cosmic Commander ships an update every 10 days, and Alien Space Lasers every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cosmic Commander was updated on October 30, 2026 and Alien Space Lasers on October 30, 2026.

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