Star vs Invader 1978
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Star
Engage in a retro arcade shooter experience defending the last outpost from alien invaders. Pilot your starship through intense waves of enemies, dodge fire, and unleash powerful weapons in a fight for galactic survival.
- Classic arcade action
- Retro-modern design
- Responsive mobile controls
- Immersive sound effects
- Leaderboard competition
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Blast into an action-packed retro arcade adventure inspired by the classics — reimagined for a new generation. Command your starship against relentless waves of alien invaders, dodge incoming fire, and unleash powerful blasts as you fight to protect the final outpost in deep space. Features - Classic Arcade Action: Fast-paced gameplay with smooth controls and explosive visuals. - Retro-Modern Design: Pixel-inspired ships, glowing explosions take you back to the golden age of arcade shooters. - Responsive Controls: Seamless left, right, and fire buttons for perfect mobile play. - Immersive Sound FX: Authentic arcade-style effects — every laser, explosion, and saucer hum comes alive through your speakers. Can You Survive the Invasion? Collect points, climb the leaderboard, and prove your skill as the last defender of the stars. Every second counts in this battle for galactic survival.
Invader 1978
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Relive the golden age of arcade gaming. Defend Earth from waves of pixel invaders in this faithful retro shooter inspired by the 1978 classic. Drag to move your ship. Tap to fire. Destroy all invaders before they reach the ground. Features: - Classic pixel art graphics - Endless levels with increasing difficulty - Bonus UFO targets - Destructible shields - Simple one-hand controls
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Invader 1978 at 3 against Star's 1. Invader 1978 also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Star | Invader 1978 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Morgan Rai | Sungjun Kim |
In-app purchases
Star
No in-app purchases
Invader 1978
No in-app purchases
