LexInvaders vs Head Games
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LexInvaders
Type words to destroy falling aliens and survive an invasion. Collect letters to spell words, clear waves, and face challenging boss sentences in this arcade-style word game. It offers a simple yet difficult-to-master experience for players who enjoy fast reflexes and word challenges.
- Spell words by collecting falling letters
- Destroy aliens and enemy blocks
- Face boss sentences in challenging waves
- Four difficulty modes
- Power-ups like shields and hearts
- Local high score tracking
- Game Center leaderboard support
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Type words. Destroy aliens. Survive the invasion. LexInvaders turns typing into an arcade shooter. Letters fall from the sky, enemies close in, and every correct letter you collect builds the word that saves you. Complete words. Clear waves. Face boss sentences. The longer you survive, the faster the chaos becomes. Simple to learn. Hard to master. A real arcade challenge built around words. GAMEPLAY Pilot your ship and collect falling letters to spell the target word at the top of the screen. Every correct letter brings you closer to completing the word and clearing the wave. But be careful. Enemy blocks fall with the letters and cost you lives if you hit them. As you complete words, the game speeds up and the screen fills with even more chaos. Every decision matters. Accuracy, timing, and quick thinking are the key to survival. FEATURES • Four difficulty modes: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Challenge • Boss waves every five rounds with multi word sentences • Power ups including shields and hearts • Three life health system with mistake tracking • Tilt controls for intuitive movement (optional in settings) • Haptic feedback system (optional in settings) • Local high score tracking • Three music tracks and eight sound effects with separate volume controls • Game Center leaderboard support HOW TO PLAY Look at the target word at the top of the screen Shoot letters to collect them Correct letters cost one bullet, wrong letters cost three Complete the word to score points and speed up the game Avoid enemy blocks that cost lives Survive boss waves to earn big score bonuses TIPS Accuracy matters. Wrong letters fill your mistake meter. Manage your ammo carefully since bullets regenerate slowly. Use tilt controls for smoother movement or disable them in settings if you prefer touch control. Complete words quickly to increase your score multiplier and survive longer. LexInvaders is built for players who enjoy word games, arcade challenges, and fast reflex gameplay. One time purchase. No ads. No subscriptions.
Head Games
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Neck exercise games you play by tilting your head. Head Games is a hands-free arcade and neck-mobility companion. Put in your AirPods Pro, and every game, menu and results screen follows the tilt of your head. No controller and no touchscreen needed. HANDS-FREE FROM START TO FINISH • Tilt left or right to browse the arcade • Nod down and hold to start a game • Hold still for a moment and Head Games calibrates for you • Nod down to play again, or tilt left to return to the arcade • Choose a relaxed, standard or quick hold time, and practice on the Try It pad • Every control can still be tapped, has a large target and works with VoiceOver SEVEN ARCADE GAMES • Tile Merge: slide and combine numbers to reach 2048 • Slither: grow your snake without biting your tail • Brick Smash: steer the paddle and clear every brick • Block Drop: move, rotate and drop falling blocks to clear lines • Color Match: catch orbs in the matching lane and build combos • Maze Escape: find the exit and collect coins before time runs out • Dodge: weave past falling obstacles and grab power-ups GUIDED NECK EXERCISES Morning Stretch, Desk Break, Lateral Relief and more measure your range of motion in real time. Each movement counts down and starts on its own, so a full routine runs without a tap. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your range of motion over time, daily neck score, streaks, and plays, time and high score for every game. Export a report to share with your therapist. SIRI AND SHORTCUTS • "Play Slither in Head Games" • "Start a neck break in Head Games" • "How's my neck streak in Head Games" • "Turn on hands-free mode in Head Games" CONTROLS Works with AirPods that support head tracking (AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods 3rd generation or later), or with your iPhone's own motion sensors. Head Games is a wellness and entertainment app. It isn't a medical device; talk to a clinician about any neck pain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Head Games at Free against LexInvaders's $0.99. Head Games also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). LexInvaders's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On 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
Head Games is free to download; LexInvaders costs $0.99 up front. Head Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LexInvaders asks for nothing beyond the download.
LexInvaders ships an update every 6 days, Head Games every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LexInvaders | Head Games |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #72 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRISTAN ROBERT NOHRER | Hemal Modi |
In-app purchases
LexInvaders
No in-app purchases
Head Games
- Pro Unlock$1.99









