Comparison

Invasion 3000 vs Sky Raid

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

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About

Invasion 3000

Pilot a gunship through a retro-style arcade shooter to defend humanity from alien invaders. Battle waves of enemies, collect weapon upgrades, and face a ridiculous final boss. Features multiple stages, power-ups, and different control options.

Highlights
  • 6 stages of intense arcade action
  • Epic multi-phase boss fight
  • Arsenal of weapon power-ups
  • Weapon overheat system
  • Tilt or touch controls
  • Prestige mode for added challenge
  • Hidden secrets and Easter eggs
Features
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THE YEAR IS 3000. Humanity was finally at peace. Then our deep-space probes detected something terrifying — Abe's Big Head of Death, a legendary evil feared across the universe. And it was on a direct course for our solar system... along with a horde of demon aliens. Our outer colonies fell in days. Our armies were annihilated. Our princess was taken. Now there's only one hope left — and it is YOU. INVASION 3000 is a retro-style vertical shooter inspired by the classic arcade era. Pilot your gunship through 5 increasingly dangerous stages, battle waves of alien invaders, collect powerful weapon upgrades, and face off against the most ridiculous final boss in gaming history. FEATURES - 6 stages of arcade action with progressively more difficult and intense waves of multiple enemy types - Epic multi-phase boss fight against Abe's Big Head of Death - Arsenal of weapon powerups: double guns, spreader shot, super missiles, smart bombs, and more - Weapon overheat system — manage your firepower or pay the price - Tilt OR touch controls — play your way - Retro "cinematic" intro and ending sequences - Prestige mode — beat the game and face an even greater challenge - Hidden secrets and Easter eggs for the careful observer - Original soundtrack and sound effects - Completely free. No ads. No paywalls. Built with love by JPEG Forever.

About

Sky Raid

Features
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Take to the skies and defend humanity from relentless waves of enemies in Sky Raid — a fast-paced neon arcade shooter built for "just one more run." Pick your fighter, customize your loadout, and blast through a 90-level campaign, endless survival runs, roguelike ascents, and a fresh challenge every day. Just drag to move — auto-fire does the rest. How far can you climb? CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER Command a roster of five unique ships — the lightning-fast Viper, the hard-hitting Phantom, the armored Thunderbolt, the stealthy Spectre, and the elite Eclipse — each with its own stats and special abilities. Unlock them by proving your skill. A REAL CAMPAIGN Fight through 90 hand-tuned stages across 9 worlds, from the Outer Rim to the Galactic Throne — climbing toward 18 boss showdowns against the three-headed Hydra, the diving Reaper, and the spiral-storming Overlord. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY • Stages — 90 levels with star ratings to chase • Endless — survive escalating waves for the high score • Ascent — stack roguelike upgrades as you climb • Daily Challenge — a new modifier every day; build your streak POWER UP Grab Rapid Fire, Spread Shot, Shield, and more to turn the tide mid-battle. MAKE IT YOURS Earn credits and customize your ship in the Hangar with cosmetic skins and glowing bullet trails. Pure style — never pay-to-win. COMPETE Climb the global leaderboard and fight for a spot in the Top 10. FEATURES • 90 levels across 9 worlds + 18 boss battles • 5 unique ships with distinct stats & abilities • Four ways to play: Stages, Endless, Ascent, Daily Challenge • Power-ups: Rapid Fire, Spread Shot, Shield & more • Auto-fire — just focus on surviving • Unlockable cosmetic skins & bullet trails • Global leaderboard • Sleek, detailed neon visuals Defend the skies, pilot.

Screenshots

Invasion 30004 screens
Sky Raid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Invasion 3000 at none against Sky Raid's 5. Invasion 3000 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Sky Raid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Invasion 3000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Invasion 3000 ships an update every 6 days, Sky Raid every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Invasion 3000 versus Sky Raid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvasion 3000Sky Raid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJPEG ForeverAna Paula Correa Deboni

In-app purchases

None

Invasion 3000

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Sky Raid

One-time5
  • Cadet Credit Pack$0.99
  • Pilot Credit Pack$2.99
  • Ace Credit Pack$6.99
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  • Commander Credit Pack$14.99
  • Unlock All Cosmetics$19.99

Questions

Is Invasion 3000 free?
Invasion 3000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sky Raid free?
Sky Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Invasion 3000 or Sky Raid have ads?
Neither Invasion 3000 nor Sky Raid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Invasion 3000 or Sky Raid?
Invasion 3000 ships an update every 6 days, and Sky Raid every 4 days. Most recently, Invasion 3000 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sky Raid on October 31, 2026.

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