Space ReInvaders vs Defender Reborn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space ReInvaders
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Defend Earth, one wave at a time. Step into a fast, arcade-style shooter built for quick sessions and “one more try” runs. Move your cannon, blast descending formations, and clear the screen before they reach the ground—then brace yourself: the next wave only gets tougher. Classic feel, modern polish Crisp pixel-style presentation and punchy sound keep every round satisfying. Shields give you cover until they crumble, mystery UFOs streak across the top for bonus points, and your high score is always in sight. Controls your way Pick Automatic, Tilt, or On-screen joystick—whatever fits how you play. Mirror the touch layout for left- or right-handed comfort, and toggle sound effects when you need silence. Compete on Game Center Sign in with Game Center to submit scores and open the global leaderboard. Chase your personal best—or someone else’s. Highlights • Endless waves with ramping challenge • Multiple enemy types and a scoring table straight from the arcade playbook • UFO bonus runs for extra points • Destructible barriers and tight, responsive shooting • Game Center leaderboard support • Sound on/off and flexible control options Whether you grew up in arcades or just love clean, skill-based shooters, load up and hold the line.
Defender Reborn
Defend humanity's last colonists from alien raiders in this reimagined retro arcade shoot-'em-up. Experience classic gameplay rebuilt for modern touch screens.
- Retro arcade shoot-'em-up gameplay
- Rebuilt for modern touch screens
- Defend colonists from alien raiders
- Classic arcade tribute
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Humanity's last colonists are under siege. Alien raiders are sweeping in from every side to snatch them from the surface below — and you're the only ship standing between them and total abduction. DEFENDER REBORN brings the golden-age arcade shoot-'em-up back to life, rebuilt from scratch for modern touch screens. Enjoyed DEFENDER REBORN? I also made METEORIC, another classic arcade tribute, and ALIENSWARMS, an original 3D space combat game unlike anything else -- both available on the App Store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space ReInvaders at none against Defender Reborn's 1. Space ReInvaders also leads on ads (none vs shown). Defender Reborn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.3). On price 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
Both are free to download. Defender Reborn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space ReInvaders asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Space ReInvaders | Defender Reborn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.3 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Piero Amato | Mark Mangieri |
In-app purchases
Space ReInvaders
No in-app purchases
Defender Reborn
- Remove Ads$0.99
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