Rocket Invaders vs Nova Thera Chronicles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Nova Thera Chronicles
Embark on an idle fantasy RPG adventure in a world of magic and monsters. Collect and evolve over 100 creatures, engage in tactical 5v5 battles, and explore a rich lore-filled universe. Progress even while offline and customize your team for unique playstyles.
- Collect over 100 monsters and pets
- Merge and evolve creatures for new abilities
- Engage in tactical 5v5 battles
- Idle progression with offline rewards
- Explore a rich fantasy world with deep lore
- Customize team synergies and upgrades
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Enter the fantasy universe of Nova Thera Chronicles – the ultimate idle fantasy RPG from the Pixelmon series. Welcome to Nova Thera, a land of magic, monsters, and sky-floating ruins lost to time. In this epic fantasy RPG adventure, you’ll collect monsters, command heroic companions, and uncover a mythic story that unfolds across sky cities, enchanted forests, and ancient battlegrounds. Nova Thera Chronicles combines idle progression, strategic battles, and rich world-building into one seamless fantasy experience. [MONSTERS, MAGIC & MERGE EVOLUTIONS] Your journey begins with a single companion—but soon you’ll collect over 100 monsters, pets, and elemental creatures, each with unique traits and battle skills. From forest-born healers to fire-breathing titans, your monster collection is key to building your legendary team. Evolve and merge monsters during battle to unlock powerful abilities and elemental synergies. Merge base units into their next evolution or craft entirely new combinations using rare starstones and magical runes. Watch as your monsters grow from loyal pets into fearsome legends capable of unleashing firestorms, shielding allies, or blasting enemies from the sky. [TACTICAL BATTLES & IDLE PROGRESSION] Combat in Nova Thera Chronicles is fast-paced and strategy-driven. Customize your 5v5 team with a wide mix of classes and companion roles—tanks, healers, magic shooters, and elemental summoners. Use formation bonuses and status effects to turn the tide of battle, or save powerful merge combos for game-changing impact. Whether you play actively or prefer idle progression, your heroes will continue to grow. Earn gear, XP, and resources even while offline. Claim daily free rewards, train new pets, and evolve your team with minimal grind. Every session, short or long, pushes your legacy forward. [EXPLORE A FANTASY WORLD RICH IN LORE] Journey across Nova Thera’s breathtaking regions: lush forest groves, skyborne palaces, volcanic firelands, and ancient ruins teeming with forgotten magic. Discover the hidden stories of fallen guardians, forgotten heroes, and ancient Pixelmon relics that shape the fate of this fantasy universe. Unlock cinematic quests, companion backstories, and branching paths that lead to new monsters, epic loot, and lore-packed zones. With every chapter, your role in this world fantasy grows deeper and more meaningful. [CRAFT, BUILD & EVOLVE] Every player’s journey is unique. Customize your team, build synergies with class traits and elements, and craft unique upgrades to suit your playstyle. Want to build a rush team with fast shooters and fire-type pets? Or a sturdy magic-focused squad with forest-born companions and sky guardians? The world is yours to shape. Engage in seasonal events, unlock legendary monsters through limited-time story arcs, and show off your best team in online PvP. Nova Thera Chronicles offers endless ways to build, evolve, and rise. [KEY FEATURES] • 100+ monsters and pet heroes to collect, evolve, and merge • Idle gameplay with deep tactical battles • Stunning visuals, elemental magic effects, and cinematic impact • PvE, PvP, raids, and world events for solo and online team play • Daily free rewards, offline growth, and rewarding idle progression • Build and craft your dream team from forest, sky, and star realms • A fantasy RPG with rich lore, deep progression, and high replayability Nova Thera Chronicles is free to play and built for mobile adventurers who love monsters, magic, and strategic battles. Whether you’re a veteran of fantasy RPGs or just beginning your journey, Nova Thera offers a rich, evolving experience filled with companions, quests, and sky-high battles. Download now and rise as the hero of Nova Thera—where your monster collection becomes legend, and your choices shape the stars.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rocket Invaders at every 9 days against Nova Thera Chronicles's every 5 weeks. Rocket Invaders also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Rocket Invaders sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Nova Thera Chronicles sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rocket Invaders ships an update every 9 days, Nova Thera Chronicles every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rocket Invaders | Nova Thera Chronicles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 627 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Krada Studio Corp | Pixelation Labs Pte Ltd |
In-app purchases
Rocket Invaders
- 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
Nova Thera Chronicles
- Starter Bundle$1.99
- Growth Fund$4.99
- Resource Bundle$4.99
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- Battle Bundle$7.99
- Mon Bundle$9.99
- Shop Diamond 3$14.99
- Shop Diamond 4$19.99
- Battle Pass$19.99
- Battle Pass S1$19.99
- Deluxe Resource Bundle$19.99
- Deluxe Mon Bundle$29.99
- Premium Resource Bundle$49.99
- Premium Mon Bundle$99.99
Questions
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