Comparison

Nova Rogues vs Sol Defense Command

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

Head to head
About

Nova Rogues

Engage in a fast-paced, one-thumb space shooter with roguelike elements. Dodge enemy fire while your weapons auto-attack, and strategically choose upgrades to create powerful, unique builds for each run. Explore a branching galaxy map and battle distinct factions and bosses.

Highlights
  • One-thumb drag to dodge controls
  • Auto-firing weapons
  • Synergistic upgrade system
  • Branching galaxy map progression
  • Three distinct enemy factions
  • Multiple playable ships
  • Quick 10-30 minute runs
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Nova Rogues is a one-thumb roguelite space shooter. Drag to fly. Your guns fire while your thumb is down, and every run you build a new ship from the upgrades you choose. FLY THROUGH A GATE, PICK YOUR UPGRADE Before each fight, gates open on the battlefield. Fly into the one you want and stay until its ring fills. Reroll the choices, or skip the pick. A NEW BUILD EVERY RUN • 85 upgrades in four rarities, from Common to Legendary • Chain crits, pierce, multishot, drones, elements and more • 49 modules to collect and equip before you launch THREE SHIPS The all-round Falcon, the precision Manta and the close-combat Hammer. Each flies differently and has its own abilities. CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE A branching map of fights, elites and shops. Pick your route, your risk and your rewards, then face the Talon, the Brood and the Verge, and their bosses. Bosses warn you before their big attacks, so every hit is fair. FOUR DIFFICULTIES Casual, Standard, Challenging and Nightmare. Start relaxed, then see how far you can push. MORE TO PLAY FOR • 30 challenges with fixed ships and rules • Milestones, badges and leaderboards • Leave mid-run and continue later • Available in 10 languages FREE TO PLAY Nova Rogues is free. The optional No Forced Ads purchase removes forced ads and banners, lets you play offline, and makes revives instant. The two daily bonus-chest ads stay optional for everyone. Think fast. Fly smart. Build broken.

About

Sol Defense Command

Engage in a thrilling 3D space shooter defending eight worlds from an alien invasion. Build and command a powerful fleet, customize your ships and bases, and explore the solar system. Participate in events and earn rewards to become the Emperor of Sol.

Highlights
  • Defend eight unique worlds
  • Build and upgrade customizable ships
  • Command a fleet of drones and interceptors
  • Construct and manage planetary bases
  • Explore the solar system in free flight
  • Participate in seasonal holiday events
  • Earn medals, trophies, and climb ranks
Features
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The Hive has come for the solar system. Eight worlds are falling. You are the last line of defense. Sol Defense Command is a fast, beautiful 3D space shooter where you fly, fight and build your way from a lone scout pilot to Emperor of Sol. DEFEND EIGHT WORLDS Battle alien swarms across Earth, the Moon, Mars, Jupiter and beyond. Every world has its own enemies, hazards and a massive mothership boss. BUILD THE STRONGEST SHIP Unlock powerful ships and upgrade engines, guns, shields and hull. Choose your weapons, from pulse lasers to homing missiles, and paint your ship your way. COMMAND A FLEET Recruit interceptors, gunships and support drones that fly beside you in every battle. Upgrade them into an unstoppable army. BUILD YOUR BASES Claim colonies on every planet and watch your crews build them. Place turrets, factories, shield generators and radar where you want them. Your bases earn coins while you're away and fight off raiders. Get an alert when one is under attack. EXPLORE FREE FLIGHT Roam the solar system. Answer distress calls, salvage wrecks, fight pirate galleons and hunt legendary space creatures like the Star Dragon. HOLIDAY EVENTS Seasonal events bring exclusive rewards, including the Egg Cannon at Easter, spooky Halloween hives and more. EARN MEDALS AND TROPHIES Complete daily missions, earn medals, collect trophies and climb your Command Power rank. MADE FOR PHONES Simple touch controls, haptic feedback, and play in portrait or landscape. Free to play with optional ads. One purchase removes ads forever.

Screenshots

Nova Rogues4 screens
Sol Defense Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sol Defense Command at daily against Nova Rogues's every 2 days. Nova Rogues's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nova Rogues sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Sol Defense Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nova Rogues against 5.0 for Sol Defense Command. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Rogues ships an update every 2 days, Sol Defense Command daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Nova Rogues versus Sol Defense Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova RoguesSol Defense Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size409 MB30 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developerutku sahinTectus Protection Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nova Rogues

One-time3
  • Pilot Starter Kit$2.99
  • No Forced Ads$3.99
  • Supporter Bundle$5.99
1 purchases

Sol Defense Command

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Nova Rogues free?
Nova Rogues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sol Defense Command free?
Sol Defense Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Rogues or Sol Defense Command?
Nova Rogues and Sol Defense Command are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Nova Rogues or Sol Defense Command have ads?
Both Nova Rogues and Sol Defense Command show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Rogues or Sol Defense Command?
Nova Rogues ships an update every 2 days, and Sol Defense Command daily. Most recently, Nova Rogues was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sol Defense Command on October 26, 2026.

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