Comparison

Rocket Invaders vs Space Rocket Idle

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

Head to head
About

Rocket Invaders

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The ultimate test of galactic alien defence awaits! A relentless horde of self-replicating Invaders has entered the Solar System, threatening Earth and beyond. With endless waves of hostile spaceships attacking in (surprisingly predictable!) formation, must be destroyed! Now that their surprise assault has failed, it's time to strike back. Protect Earth, clear the Solar System, and harness the enemy Invaders’ own technology to track down and eliminate the source of the invasion! CLASSIC FEATURES * Classic Arcade Shooter – Battle waves of Invaders in dynamic attack patterns. Now with added Motherships! * Upgrade Weapons – Collect crates to unlock and enhance devastating firepower. * Planet-to-Planet Warfare – Travel across the Solar System, planting self-destruction seeds along the way to halt their advance. * Hundreds of Planets – Discover and collect planets, rockets, and Motherships as you progress. NEW FEATURES! * Harvest Resources – Defeated Invaders drop resources—use them to fight back! * Convert Resources – Using the Planetary defence machines, YOU control the amount of Health, Ammo and Fuel you need to fight the invasion! * Load Escape Rockets – Fill your escape rocket with enough fuel to blast off and obliterate everything in your path! A REAL-TIME TEST OF STAMINA! Rocket Invaders combines classic arcade shooting with a fresh challenge, using modern Real-Time Strategy mechanics, delivering a fast-paced, dynamic experience that will push your skills to the limit. The deeper you progress, the more intense the challenge becomes! Can you collect all the planets, destroy all the Motherships and survive every wave of the Invaders? The Universe depends on it!

About

Space Rocket Idle

Features
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Build and upgrade your rocket to travel deeper into space. Every turn gives you new resources, upgrades, and challenges. Use smart strategy to maximize progress and unlock powerful parts. With idle mechanics, your rocket keeps progressing even when you are away!

Screenshots

Rocket Invaders4 screens
Space Rocket Idle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Space Rocket Idle at none against Rocket Invaders's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Rocket Invaders sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Space Rocket Idle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocket Invaders ships an update every 9 days, Space Rocket Idle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Rocket Invaders versus Space Rocket Idle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket InvadersSpace Rocket Idle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrada Studio CorpMehmet Tark Ozdemir

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Rocket Invaders

One-time8
  • Permanently Unlock All Weapons$0.99
  • Save Sector Progress$0.99
  • Faster Fuel Pipe Transfers$0.99
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  • Slower Bonus Crate Expiry Time$0.99
  • Slower Wave Timers$0.99
  • Remove Ads & Extra Resource$2.99
  • Full Converters at New Planet$2.99
  • Rocket Mega Pack$4.99
2 purchases

Space Rocket Idle

One-time2
  • Blaze Rocket$4.99
  • Nova Rocket$9.99

Questions

Is Rocket Invaders free?
Rocket Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Rocket Idle free?
Space Rocket Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rocket Invaders or Space Rocket Idle have ads?
Rocket Invaders shows ads; Space Rocket Idle does not.
Which is updated more often, Rocket Invaders or Space Rocket Idle?
Rocket Invaders ships an update every 9 days, and Space Rocket Idle every 10 days. Most recently, Rocket Invaders was updated on October 28, 2026 and Space Rocket Idle on September 30, 2026.

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