Comparison

Astro Invaders vs Starborn Rebels

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

Head to head
About

Astro Invaders

Experience an intense arcade space battle with simple controls. Upgrade your ship to rapidly grow stronger and defeat challenging bosses. Uncover a lasting story through 21 boss encounters.

Highlights
  • Simple movement and shooting controls
  • Intense space battles
  • Ship upgrades for rapid growth
  • 21 boss battles
  • Uncover a lasting story
  • Casual action and rail shooter mechanics
Features
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● Dodge While Moving, Shoot While Standing Still ! An Intense Space Battle Unfolds With Simple Controls! This Is A Fresh New Arcade Shooter That Avoids Maniac-Level Bullet Hell And Instead Borrows The Best Of Trendy Casual Action Games And Classic Rail Shooter Mechanics. ● The Thrill Of Rapid Growth Through Upgrades ! Upgrade Your Ship, Crush The Bosses You Once Struggled Against In An Instant, And Gather Bits For Even Faster Upgrades ! ● Fast-Paced, Impactful Gameplay With A Lasting Story. A Tight Experience Packed With 21 Boss Battles And No Filler Enemy Fights—Only Those Who Reach The Ending Will Uncover The Story Behind The Game !

About

Starborn Rebels

Features
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Command a Resistance squadron escaping Star Union territory in this tactical space shooter. TACTICAL SQUADRON COMBAT You're not alone out there. Direct your wingmates, coordinate attacks, and use each pilot's unique traits to survive increasingly brutal waves of enemies. FIVE-STAGE CAMPAIGN Fight through asteroid fields, orbital stations, and deep space as you punch through enemy lines. Every stage brings new threats and tougher opposition. WAVE MODE Test your limits. How long can your squadron hold out against endless enemy waves? Compete on global leaderboards. PLAYER-FIRST DESIGN No forced ads. No pay-to-win. No account required. Optional rewarded videos if you want bonus credits—that's it. Upgrade your ships, unlock new vessels, and lead the Resistance to freedom.

Screenshots

Astro Invaders4 screens
Starborn Rebels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starborn Rebels at none against Astro Invaders's 6. Starborn Rebels also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Astro Invaders's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Astro Invaders sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Starborn Rebels asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astro Invaders ships an update weekly, Starborn Rebels every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Astro Invaders versus Starborn Rebels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstro InvadersStarborn Rebels
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB386 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSang Yoon LeePairat Patatako

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Astro Invaders

One-time6
  • Unlimited Ad Skip$0.99
  • 10000 Bit Pack$0.99
  • Super Bit Pack$1.99
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  • Mega Bit Pack$2.99
  • 50000 Bit Pack$2.99
  • 150000 Bit Pack$4.99
None

Starborn Rebels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astro Invaders free?
Astro Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starborn Rebels free?
Starborn Rebels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astro Invaders or Starborn Rebels have ads?
Both Astro Invaders and Starborn Rebels show ads.
Which is updated more often, Astro Invaders or Starborn Rebels?
Astro Invaders ships an update weekly, and Starborn Rebels every 2 days. Most recently, Astro Invaders was updated on September 14, 2026 and Starborn Rebels on September 8, 2026.

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